North American machine vision market sets new record in 2015
March 2, 2016
Leading growth categories for machine vision components in 2015 were lighting (16%), imaging boards (10%), and software (4%).
Mobility & robotics in the warehouse: How far have we come?
March 1, 2016
A time when autonomous robots navigate the warehouse or DC unattended could be right around the corner. Is your company ready?
Are Drones the New iPhone?
December 20, 2015
Those working in the drone industry have a lot of support in Silicon Valley with drone start-ups having already raised nearly $200 million in venture capital funding, according to CB Insights,...
Company Profile: Titan Robotics
December 10, 2015
As founder and CEO of Titan Robotics, Clay Guillory leads a small team in Colorado Springs, CO, that designs, manufactures, markets and installs two industrial plastic extrusion 3D printers.
The Ever Evolving Parcel Handling Industry
December 4, 2015
Distribution centers are handling more parcels than ever, and that's only likely to increase, so here's how materials handling professionals can meet the challenge.
Despite Q3 contraction, North American machine vision market sets new record
December 1, 2015
First nine months concludes with 13% contraction in sales of machine vision systems, market expected to stay flat for next two quarters.
QComp Technologies becomes US authorized integrator of ABB’s YuMi collaborative robot
October 13, 2015
Company joins select group of integrators that will help integrate the robot into small parts assembly applications.
Switching from a ‘Person-to-Goods’ to an Automated ‘Goods-to-Person’ DC Operation
October 13, 2015
In its new logistics center, German machine manufacturer Grob installed automated storage technologies and goods-to-person picking to speed materials to the assembly line.
Operational Benefits of Automated Pallet Storage
October 12, 2015
Transitioning from manual to automated pallet load handling offers a variety of benefits in warehousing, distribution, fulfillment and shipping applications.
IFR predicts 15% annual growth for robots
October 12, 2015
US robot installations up 11%; global market value including support services estimated at $32 billion for 2014.
Working With Goods-to-Person Picking to Deliver Parts to the Assembly Line
October 11, 2015
In Grob's new parts and raw materials warehouse, automated and conventional storage work with goods-to-person picking to deliver parts to the assembly line.
Daimler’s Self-Driving Truck Tested on Real Roads
October 4, 2015
In Germany Daimler Trucks ran a real-world test of what it says is the first series-production truck to operate on an automated basis on the highway.
OMRON to Acquire U.S. Based Adept Technology
September 16, 2015
By adding the robotics technology of Adept to its current offering, OMRON will be very well positioned to provide manufacturers in the automotive, digital device, food and beverage, packaging, and...
North American machine vision market sets new record in first half of 2015
September 16, 2015
Machine vision systems category saw a year over year increase of 18% to $1.0 billion.
Robotics: Training robotic pickers to do their piece
September 1, 2015
Whether mobile, stationary or collaborative, piece-picking robotic solutions are gradually learning the ropes in warehousing and distribution.
Logistics Yard Management Systems Integrate Drone Visibility Technology
August 5, 2015
Yard management systems vendors are rolling out new capabilities and incorporating advanced technology to help logistics operations gain better visibility over exactly what's going on in their yards at any...
While No Cure-All, Possibility of Driverless Trucks Offers Hope for Truck Driver Crisis
August 3, 2015
The era of driverless trucks – or autonomous vehicles, as they are known euphemistically – may be a lot closer to reality than many people think.
Worldwide Automotive Growth is Slowing Down, Industry Faces Huge Technological Challenges
July 12, 2015
C.A.S.E. which stands for connected, autonomous, shared, electrified, will be the future of the industry and calls for significant additional investments, and in order to finance C...
Mobile Robots Improve Transport Efficiency and Decrease Fulfillment Times
July 12, 2015
Enter mobile robots from Adept Technology. Named “Fred” and “Stella” by Stuller employees, both robots are Adept Lynx autonomous intelligent vehicles (AIVs) outfitted with custom shelves for moving small parts.
Machine vision market in North America has record start to 2015
June 24, 2015
Machine vision systems and components grew 22% in the first quarter.
