2014 Productivity Achievement Award winners announced
March 1, 2014
Modern's annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made outstanding strides in improving operations through materials handling and related information systems.
Packaging Corner: Robotic Palletizing Addresses Mixed-Load Challenges
March 1, 2014
Advances in the robotic palletizing technology can now enable a single robot to deftly build the pallet load.
Seegrid GT10 Robot named Edison Award finalist
February 13, 2014
Company recognized in the Applied Technology category and Industrial Productivity sub-category.
UPS and FedEx Researching Delivery Drones That Could Compete With Amazon
December 6, 2013
I would be shocked if a companies like UPS and FedEx aren't considering this," says Ryan Calo, a law professor specializing in drones and robotics. "If you want to compete...
Is there a robot in your distribution future?
December 1, 2013
Genco is looking to piece handling robots and automatic lift trucks to take its business to the next level of materials handling.
Genco: Sealing the deal
December 1, 2013
Piece-handling robots work side by side with associates to seal products in packaging.
Big Picture: Manufacturing makes a comeback; Materials handling is there
December 1, 2013
North American manufacturers are expanding operations and increasing output. Here's how the materials handling industry is enabling the emerging comeback.
Robotics: Ready for warehouse prime time
October 1, 2013
As customers navigate an increasingly capable array of robotic hardware and software, they are learning that results are not automatic.
New Robotics Roadmap Presented to Congress
March 22, 2013
A new Roadmap for U.S. Robotics was presented to the Congressional Caucus on Robotics on March 20. The new Robotics roadmap, organized by the Robotics Virtual Organization, includes updates to...
Robotics primed to transform domestic and global economies, says ProMat keynote speaker
January 24, 2013
Presenter says growth in automation among small and medium businesses will lead the way.
Keynote: Robotics primed to transform domestic and global economies
January 21, 2013
Presenter says growth in automation among small and medium businesses will lead the way.
Automated warehouse requires no human touch after receiving
December 1, 2012
Retrofit boosts storage 30%, builds dense store-ready pallets 8 feet high.
RoboBusiness Leadership Summit: Future of robotics unveiled
December 1, 2012
Suppliers, end-users and researchers have identified warehousing, distribution and manufacturing as the most promising growth areas for robotic applications.
Robots prove their mettle in the warehouse
November 2, 2012
Leadership summit unites robotics leaders and newcomers in search of problems that need solving.
Research center focuses on robotics for human safety in materials handling, manufacturing
June 19, 2012
The University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNCC) is the only center focused on robotic technologies for human safety in the material handling, manufacturing and healthcare industries.
RMT Robotics announces new ADAM sales agent agreement in Italy
June 12, 2012
RMT Robotics adds MIBA as an official partner in the sale and promotion of ADAM mobile robots.
RMT Robotics appoints Torrens director of ADAM Systems Group
June 4, 2012
RMT has created the ADAM Systems Group with a dedicated team structure employing engineering, manufacturing, customer care and sales professionals.
How automation improves warehousing and materials handling
June 1, 2012
More companies are looking to materials handling automation to improve processes, streamline shipping operations, and lower supply chain operating costs. We asked 10 leading systems integrators what the future of automation...
Big Picture: The state of automation
May 1, 2012
More companies are looking to materials handling automation to improve processes and lower operating costs. Modern asked 10 leading systems integrators what the future of automation might look like.
Robotics: Take a hands-off approach
March 1, 2012
Robotic materials handling solutions are great at handling repetitive tasks while cutting costs, increasing throughput, and lifting a heavy burden off workers.
