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.
60 seconds with Bryan Knott and Crystal Parrott from The Robotics Group (MHI)
May 13, 2019
In this edition of 60 Seconds with... We sat down with Brian Knott and Crystal Parrott to discuss The Robotics Group and Robotics in general.
YRC Freight Teamsters members sign off on National Master Contract
May 6, 2019
The Teamsters said that this contract raises wages, restores a week of vacation, and protects benefits. This contract covers roughly 25,000 YRC Freight workers at its YRC Freight Holland, and New...
Self-Driving Cars are Leveling Up in Autonomy
May 1, 2019
A look at the self-driving carmakers' road ahead.
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.
Edge Computing Opportunities and Frustrations
May 1, 2019
Balancing quality and quantity of edge data presents a difficult challenge.
7 Top Trends in Last Mile Logistics - The Revolution is Coming
April 30, 2019
Shippers face many challenges in successfully delivering products to end-users, and last mile logistics will be a core focus of change in the coming months.
ProMat C-Suite Interview: Christopher Barber, CEO of North America at GreyOrange
April 29, 2019
Unlike fixed automation, robots scale easily and layouts can be modified as needs change.
Hitachi acquires JR Automation, a robotic system integrator in the U.S.
April 24, 2019
Hitachi to enter the high-growth robotic system integration market in North America to accelerate global development of its digital solution business.
Supply Chain Robotics Leaders Join Forces at ProMat
April 24, 2019
Supply chain leaders in the robotics space, including 6 River Systems, RightHand Robotics, Magazino, Tompkins Robotics, IAM Robotics, and PINC, created the Passport to the Future: Robotics in the Supply Chain...
ProMat C-Suite Interview: Bob Petersen, VP of Marketing and Product Development at ORBIS
April 24, 2019
The proper packaging helps provide data needed to make everything in the supply chain more visible.
Saint Thomas Academy’s Experimental Vehicle Team Earns Four Awards in NASA Competition
April 18, 2019
The EV team places first among U.S. high schools; team beat all but two university teams before falling in tiebreaker to European Space Consortium for high school students.
MHI Innovation Award winners announced
April 11, 2019
MHI Industry Night hands awards to innovators, young professionals and a few lucky others.
Amazon Acquires Autonomous Warehouse Robotics Company Canvas Technology
April 11, 2019
Adding to Amazon Robotics' growing portfolio, the Canvas fully autonomous cart could help Amazon increase delivery efficiency through robotic warehouse automation.
Tompkins International discusses its core competencies ecosystem
April 10, 2019
Portable, automated unit and parcel sortation system can be implemented within five to seven months.
Humatics announces partnership with Vecna Robotics
April 10, 2019
Partnership will enable mobile robots to navigate extremely active and unstructured environments -- indoors or out -- down to the centimeter without any delay.
Boston Dynamics acquires deep learning-based vision company
April 10, 2019
Technology works with leading commercial robotic arms to move boxes off pallets to conveyors or build stacks of boxes on pallets.
MHI’s annual report sees inflection point, investment spike, for digital technologies
April 10, 2019
Panelists highlight an industry ready to move forward with the next stages of adopting digital technologies.
Locus Robotics Launches Hardware and Software Suite With Omnichannel Support
April 10, 2019
Innovation Award nominee now supports all aspects of fulfillment for retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels.
See you at Modex 2020; ProMat 2021 to debut new Robotics & Automation Solutions Center
April 10, 2019
With a record number of exhibitors and attendees seen at ProMat 2019, MHI anticipates more of the same at Modex 2020—the industry's premier supply chain event.
