Agile Planet changes name to Yaskawa Innovation
June 23, 2014
Name change follow's Yaskawa's acquisition in June 2013.
Robotics: Adding degrees of freedom
May 1, 2014
Whether upstream, downstream or elbow-to-elbow, robots and humans are working together to overcome challenges in warehouses and distribution centers.
Axium’s load palletizer uses two synchronized robot arms to build mixed pallet loads
March 18, 2014
To build mixed pallet loads from an unlimited number of stock keeping units (SKUs), Axium's (Booth 4823) load palletizer uses an exclusive algorithm, a vision-assisted product orientor, two synchronized robot arms...
Swisslog Announces Major U.S. Installation of Click&Pick Robotic Order-Fulfillment System
March 17, 2014
In a press conference Monday, Swisslog (Booth 7613) detailed a commissioned installation of its Click&Pick goods-to-person, multi-channel robotic order fulfillment system.
Grenzebach’s new robotic palletizer builds mixed-case rows
March 17, 2014
Utilizing flexible gripper fork technology to manipulate four to six mixed cases simultaneously, and accurately stack them on a pallet, is the Mixed Case Row Palletizing (MXRP) robot-based palletizer from...
Adept Technology showcases robotics solutions for materials handling applications
March 17, 2014
Adept Technology, (Booth 4534) a leading provider of intelligent robots, autonomous mobile solutions and services, is showcasing a range of state-of-the-art intelligent robotics solutions ideal for warehouse and distribution center materials...
What Could 3D Printing Mean for the Supply Chain?
January 1, 2014
My predictions may be right, or they may be wrong, but one thing I think all will agree on is that 3D printing will make the supply chain more complex...
Automation: Why we should care about the $15 an hour fast food worker
December 8, 2013
Rising wages in the services industry could drive materials handling automation.
UPS and FedEx Researching Delivery Drones That Could Compete With Amazon
December 6, 2013
I would be shocked if a companies like UPS and FedEx aren't considering this," says Ryan Calo, a law professor specializing in drones and robotics. "If you want to compete...
Google Seriously Gearing Up To Revolutionize Supply Chain Logistics
December 5, 2013
Google is looking at shoring up the same kinds of deficiencies that UPS and FedEx may be exploring, like the transport method for shuttling goods from central depots to local...
Is there a robot in your distribution future?
December 1, 2013
Genco is looking to piece handling robots and automatic lift trucks to take its business to the next level of materials handling.
Big Picture: Manufacturing makes a comeback; Materials handling is there
December 1, 2013
North American manufacturers are expanding operations and increasing output. Here's how the materials handling industry is enabling the emerging comeback.
Automate 2015: 80% of exhibit floor plan sold
September 26, 2013
Robotics companies have already reserved more space than in 2013.
Help! The Robots are Coming to a Distribution Center near You (and soon!)
September 18, 2013
Follow a robot as it works its day job—transforming the world of e-commerce by hustling packages around the giant warehouses that propel the modern economy. New robot minions:...
Robots in the Warehouse and Expanding Beyond Outdated Materials Handling Logistics Processes
March 23, 2013
Larry Sweet of Symbotic and Chris Ray of Hartness International presented their work in robotic applications of material handling in distribution centers covering the historical applications, the market drivers that...
Westcoast Warehousing Improves Picking Operations with Pick-to-Light Devices
March 20, 2013
Westcoast Warehousing turned to Bastian to automate and improve their picking process. After learning more about Westcoast Warehousing's operation, light-directed picking was chosen as the best solution to improve productivity,...
Robotics primed to transform domestic and global economies, says ProMat keynote speaker
January 24, 2013
Presenter says growth in automation among small and medium businesses will lead the way.
Keynote: Robotics primed to transform domestic and global economies
January 21, 2013
Presenter says growth in automation among small and medium businesses will lead the way.
ProMat 2013: Three keynotes to offer insights on the future
January 16, 2013
This year, ProMat features three keynote presentations, each offering critical insights from experts into future developments in robotics, business and the supply chain.
ProMat 2013: New exhibitors excited to share innovative technologies
January 16, 2013
Among the nearly 800 exhibitors at ProMat are five companies making their debut at the event.
