Shopify set to acquire 6 River Systems for $450 million
September 10, 2019
Ottawa-based Shopify, a multi-channel commerce platform, announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Waltham, Mass.-based 6 River Systems, a provider of collaborative warehouse solutions. The purchase price is $450...
Despite Robophobia, Robotics Have Positively Impacted Warehouses
August 26, 2019
Amid the science-fiction-fueled fear that robots are taking over, we look at the positive impact that robotics bring to society, as well as the warehouse...is this a normal part...
Can Robots Help Build A Better Supply Chain Future?
August 20, 2019
Ever wonder how people and robots team up on your Amazon order? Dynamic duos work side-by-side, using state-of-the-art technology to help deliver lower prices to customers.
Moldex3D Partners with Wittmann Battenfeld on LSR Injection Molding and Smart Manufacturing
August 16, 2019
The memorandum of understanding is aimed at bringing together both parties' extensive knowledge and technical expertise to advance the role of simulation in LSR injection molding.
Automate 2021 sees record number of early sign ups
August 12, 2019
More than 500 exhibitors are expected at the next Automate, the first since the show's move to its new home in Detroit.
Microsoft Invests $1 Billion in Elon Musk-Backed AI Company
July 24, 2019
Microsoft has announced a $1 billion investment in OpenAI as part of a partnership with the artificial intelligence start-up, OpenAI will use Microsoft Azure cloud servers exclusively while it develops more...
3YOURMIND Awarded Funding to Enhance Machine Learning in its Software
July 23, 2019
This funding will be used to extend machine learning applications throughout their software suite.
2019 NextGen Supply Chain Awards winner recap
July 12, 2019
For our inaugural event, Supply Chain Management Review, Peerless Media and IDC recognized five companies leading the way in the adoption of new technologies.
The IoT Processor Dilemma
July 1, 2019
Proliferation of Internet of Things connected devices has led to increased complexities in product design.
How Robots Change the World and What Automation Really Means For Jobs and Productivity
June 26, 2019
A new report by Oxford Economics claims that robots are forecasted to replace almost a tenth of the world's manufacturing jobs with the majority borne by lower-income areas in developed...
SparkFun Electronics Releases First Open-Source, U.S.-Manufactured Embedded Systems Module
June 25, 2019
SparkFun makes technology that runs the TensorFlow machine-learning platform easy to implement and deploy at an ultra-low power.
North American machine vision orders slow in Q1 2019
June 19, 2019
AIA statistics show 4.5 percent decline in sales over same period in 2018, down to $674 million
Markforged 3D Printers to be Featured in the BattleBots 2019 World Championship
June 6, 2019
Markforged helped 29 BattleBots teams compete for the title with metal-strength, lightweight parts.
Amazon’s Drone Delivery Program is “Taking Off”
June 5, 2019
Amazon, within months, moves closer to its goal of a drone delivery solution that scales to meet the needs of customers.
NextGen Supply Chain Conference 2019 Highlights
June 5, 2019
Held at the iconic Chicago Athletic Club, this two-day conference brought together a broad spectrum of supply chain experts, academics, vendors and senior-level executives to discuss what's coming around the...
While you were sleeping, robots took over
June 4, 2019
It seems that most everywhere you look in the past couple of months there are robots. And they are almost always doing something new.
ExOne Announces Kennametal as Inaugural Beta Customer for New X1 25PRO Production Machine
May 23, 2019
ExOne also announced a new material partnership program, as well as more collaboration with Sandvik Additive Manufacturing.
Materialise Announces New Version Streamics 8 and Materialise Simulation 2.0; Collaboration with HP, Nikon and Essentium
May 23, 2019
The partnerships, announced during the 2019 RAPID+TCT Conference in Detroit, will support the adoption of 3D printing by industrial manufacturers.
Annual Warehouse and Distribution Center Automation Survey: More automation, please
May 15, 2019
Modern's 2019 automation survey proves that more warehouses and DCs than ever are interested and investing in automated materials handling equipment.
Automate 2019 Closes Last Show in Chicago With Record Attendance and Leads
May 1, 2019
Hundreds of exhibitors have already reserved space for 2021 in Detroit, Innovative Mechatronic Systems wins 2019 Launch Pad Startup Competition.
