Quiet Logistics: Robotic-enabled picking comes to the fore
May 1, 2016
Mobile robotics reduce the travel time associated with order fulfillment.
This Month in Modern: In robotics, people and process are fundamental
May 1, 2016
This month in Modern we offer the third in a series of three System Reports that examine the emergence of robotics in warehousing and distribution.
Centralized unitizing robots prove reliable and flexible
May 1, 2016
Large pulp and paper company relocates and expands robotic unitizing system.
PMMI infographic recognizes gains in sustainability
April 26, 2016
PMMI celebrates Earth Day with infographic, announces 25 new members.
Swisslog Wins the 2016 INDUSTRIEPREIS for Automated Item Pick
April 26, 2016
Robotic picking solution developed in collaboration with KUKA wins in the Intralogistics & Production Management category.
New trends revealed in DHL’s ‘2016 Logistics Trend Radar’
April 25, 2016
Self-learning or "machine-learning" systems – is one of 26 key developments highlighted in DHL's 2016 Logistics Trend Radar
World’s First 3D-Printed Bridge Paves Way to a New Era of Construction
April 20, 2016
The first fully functional 3D-printed bridge is the brainchild of MX3D, a Dutch technology startup.
The future of materials handling is ….
April 18, 2016
Final thoughts on Modex 2016
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?
Innovation Award winners announced at Modex Industry Night
April 7, 2016
Winning products and technologies recognized for quantifiable and sustainable ROI, cost savings and customer satisfaction.
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.
VSP sees the solution
April 1, 2016
VSP Global turned to automated storage and robotic piece picking to increase the throughput of its state-of-the-art optical lab in California.
VSP Optics Group: Materials handling in focus
April 1, 2016
In VSP Optics Group's California lab, automated storage and robotics come together to create a new way of producing glasses and to enable a new approach to the market.
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.
Global material handling robotics market to exceed $20 billion by 2019
March 30, 2016
Technavio research indicates food and beverage segment will see fastest growth.
