Modex Wrap Up: The robots are here …. now what?
April 11, 2016
What are we to make of all the attention on robots at Modex? Are we at the crest of the usual hype cycle, or on the cusp of widespread adoption?
Clearpath’s self-driving vehicles transport depalletized loads
April 5, 2016
Clearpath Robotics (Booth 3771) unveiled the OTTO 100 autonomous self-driving vehicle in a press conference on Tuesday.
Cimcorp announces new U.S.-based office
April 4, 2016
Cimcorp (Booth 4347), a manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic gantry-based order fulfillment and tire handling solutions, announced the opening of its new U.S.-based office, Cimcorp USA, in Norcross,...
IAM Robotics launches fully autonomous mobile picking robot
April 4, 2016
IAM Robotics (Booth 4071) introduced itself to the world and unveiled Swift, its autonomous mobile picking robot. Named one of four finalists for the show's “Best New Innovation” award, the company...
KNAPP highlights new robotic picking solution
April 4, 2016
In a booth press conference on Monday, KNAPP Logistics and Automation's Kevin Reader, marketing director, discussed the company's newest technologies, including the Pick-it-Easy fully automatic picking work cell. Robot-centric and...
Swisslog Acquires Power Automation Systems
April 4, 2016
Swisslog Warehouse and Distribution Solutions, a leading provider of best-in-class intralogistics solutions, has announced the acquisition of Power Automation Systems, a leader in automated storage and retrieval systems.
The Modex Preshow
April 3, 2016
The Modern team is in Atlanta for Modex. I'll be watching robots, shuttles, software and packaging.
Schneider Packaging Equipment opens training lab for customers
March 30, 2016
Lab replicates real-world applications and will help troubleshoot without slowing or stopping production lines.
Dematic Acquires NDC Automation
March 22, 2016
Dematic announces the acquisition of NDC Automation, a leading provider of automated guided vehicles (agvs) and software in Australia and New Zealand.
Collaborative Robots Will Transform Logistics Says DHL Group
March 22, 2016
“Robotics in Logistics” – a new trend report produced by Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL Group) – maintains that robots will soon be standard in warehouses around the world.
Bastian Solutions to distribute Servus technology in North America
March 21, 2016
Robotic shuttle system combines storage and transportation to create seamless product handling from receiving to shipping.
Uber Reportedly Shopping Around For Self-Driving Mercedes-Benz Transportation Fleet
March 19, 2016
Uber allegedly has placed an order for a number of $100,000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans, fueling speculation about the ride-sharing company's plans to ultimately field a fleet of self-driving automobiles.
Collaborative Robots to Transform Logistics Industry
March 15, 2016
A new DHL report "Robotics in Logistics" provides insights and updates from leading academics and practitioners from the fields of advanced robotics, and has been created as part of the...
Will 2016 Be the Year Warehouse Automation Fixes Your Labor Shortage?
March 7, 2016
Warehouse automation and software usually are touted as solutions to improve productivity and lower costs in a distribution center...increasingly, automation also gives companies new tools for dealing with unrelenting...
Mobility & robotics in the warehouse: How far have we come?
March 1, 2016
A time when autonomous robots navigate the warehouse or DC unattended could be right around the corner. Is your company ready?
Food & Beverage: 4 trends evolving from the inside out
March 1, 2016
To reduce errors and increase profit margins, food and beverage distributors are implementing four key strategies within their warehouses and distribution centers.
Packaging Corner: Palletize without barriers
March 1, 2016
Collaborative robotics is on the horizon for palletizing, but we're not there just yet.
Eliminate Manual Tasks with Robotic Process Automation
February 8, 2016
Many transportation/logistic organizations are applying a new wave of robotic process automation (RPA), a “no coding” approach that integrates and automates data-driven activities.
Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2015
December 30, 2015
Continued consolidation, rapid technological advancements and labor challenges point toward an ambitious new year.
Raymond supported STEM education, contributed to 75 nonprofit organizations in 2015
December 18, 2015
Educational initiatives reached hundreds of high school and college students.
