MRO Academic Insights: Getting up to speed in Alabama
August 21, 2018
In northern Alabama, the Alabama Robotics Technology Park is training nearly 1,000 automation operators and technicians each year for local manufacturers. It's one of the reasons Alabama is attracting so much...
As Amazon Ponders Airborne Fulfillment Centers Demand for Vertical Warehousing Grows
August 21, 2018
With the first U.S. multistory warehouses preparing to open and amazon contemplating futuristic airborne fulfillment centers, demand is growing for the vertical construction of urban warehouses with smaller real...
Vision Picking Can Be Transformed Through Smart Engineers and Processes
August 20, 2018
Augmented reality, smart glasses and other technologies are not enough in themselves to unlock value.
Stratasys Now Shipping Dedicated Carbon Fiber Edition 3D Printer
August 20, 2018
The new Stratasys Fortus 380mc CFE (carbon fiber edition), is designed to be an affordable industrial 3D printer dedicated to the rugged demands of running carbon fiber.
Four Truths About DC Robots, Jobs, And Warehouse Execution
August 13, 2018
Many articles about robots in the distribution center include predictions of large scale job losses. “Robots Replace People” is a good, attention-grabbing headline, but the truth is more complicated.
HP Multi Jet Fusion Anchors China Digital Manufacturing Center
August 9, 2018
The Guangdong (Dali) 3D Printing Collaborative Innovation Platform will employ 10 HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing systems.
inVia Robotics raises $20 million Series B funding for warehouse automation robots
August 2, 2018
The funds will be used to boost the commercial deployment of inVia's Picker robots and cloud-based Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) management system.
Materials handling market to be worth more than $190 billion by 2024
August 2, 2018
Material Handling Equipment Market size is set to exceed USD 190 billion by 2024; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc.
How Do Autonomous Robots Drive Supply Chain Innovation?
August 1, 2018
This article identifies seven qualities that set autonomous drones and robots apart from their human-controlled counterparts.
Capacity partners with RightHand Robotics
July 31, 2018
The collaboration will integrate the Massachusetts-based company's RightPick automation system into Capacity's fulfillment solution offering.
IoT, the talent shortage and robotics
July 27, 2018
In its 4th annual survey of manufacturers and distributors, Sikich finds that companies are facing many challenges; answers are elusive.
Can Warehouse Robots Help You Manage Your Inventory Better?
July 14, 2018
In every warehouse or retail store, there is an opportunity to add value, and the good news is that robotics and drones provide payback within three to six months, versus...
The Emerging Role for Warehouse Drones in the Supply Chain
July 13, 2018
Matt Yearling, CEO of PINC, a yard management and inventory robotics provider, discusses the immediate applicability of aerial robots or drones for expediting inventory checks in warehouses, tracking trailers in...
How robotics can fit your operation
July 9, 2018
There is a lot to like about robotics as a means of automating DCs. The tricky questions around robotics are not will they catch on, because they are, but what...
GreyOrange to Showcase its End-to-End Robotics Logistics Solutions at CeMAT Australia
June 25, 2018
GreyOrange will showcase the Butler range of robotics solutions at CeMAT Australia 2018, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Omron and Taiwanese collaborative robot company Techman Robot form strategic alliance
June 20, 2018
Collaborative robots integrated with Omron's other factory automation products will 'realize a manufacturing environment where humans and machines work in harmony.'
Three end-of-arm robotic companies become OnRobot
June 20, 2018
Perception Robotics (US), OptoForce (Hungary) and On Robot (Denmark) merge to create fully integrated products with combined user interfaces.
North American machine vision market sets new records
June 20, 2018
Market grows 19% in first quarter of 2018.
ABI Research outlines eight technologies that will transform manufacturing
June 20, 2018
Research identifies vendor challenges and solutions for 'new-future' technologies including robotics, blockchain, AI and edge analytics.
XPO and Nestlé herald partnership for U.K.-based digital warehouse of the future
June 18, 2018
The 638,000 square-foot DC, which XPO described as “a warehouse of the future," is located at the new SEGRO East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park in Leicestershire and will mainly be occupied...
