The age of automation
September 14, 2010
What happens when the industrial age converges with the information age? The automation age.
The future of automation
September 3, 2010
Even in a recession, the challenge of getting labor is an opportunity for automation
Elettric 80’s focus on the end of the line
August 27, 2010
Best known in the US for AGVs, the company is developing a total solution for the end of the manufacturing line.
Let’s remember Mac Barrett, father of the AGV
August 23, 2010
Arthur Barrett's invention launched the AGV industry
Tricked-out Toyota lift truck performs robotic pallet manipulation
July 28, 2010
Modified by MIT researchers, a Toyota 8-Series lift truck performs unmanned operations, which show potential for future work in high-risk military and civilian environments.
Materials Handling Automation: Swisslog Sees Opportunity in Flexible Automation
July 8, 2010
A new Swisslog solution uses overhead mobile robots for goods-to-person picking. Markus Schmidt, a senior vice president with Swisslog, answers how business is doing during an interview for a story...
Materials handling automation: Get ready for robotic materials handling
June 25, 2010
Robotic materials handling is coming to the warehouse and distribution center.
Adept Technology Announces Acquisition of MobileRobots Inc.
June 14, 2010
Adept Technology announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire privately held MobileRobots, a provider of industry leading autonomous robot and automated guided vehicle technologies.
Preparations continue for ProMat 2011
February 1, 2010
PROMAT 2011 isn't scheduled until March of next year, but the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) is already well into the planning process.
