Manufacturing Skill Standards Council issues 2015 Edition of National Standards
June 17, 2015
MSSC released today its national skill standards for front-line work in advanced manufacturing and logistics.
New Generation of Robots for Manufacturing
June 11, 2015
They are nimbler, lighter and work better with humans, and they might even help bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
German university wins inaugural Amazon Picking Challenge
June 1, 2015
Robotic piece-picking system bests 27 teams from around the world to claim $20,000 prize.
ABB to manufacture robots in U.S.
May 27, 2015
The company's third robotics production facility will serve North America, where the United States is ABB's largest market with $7.5 billion in sales.
Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics
April 29, 2015
The robots are designed to work autonomously alongside workers, performing repetitive tasks such as warehouse delivery, pick and pack, and more.
60 seconds with Jeff Burnstein, A3
April 1, 2015
Modern spends 60 seconds talking to Jeff Burnstein, president of A3, about automation.
Improving Manufacturing Product Quality with Flexible Automation and Software
March 24, 2015
Manufacturers can improve quality using flexible automation by improving sanitation, safety & inspection while speeding production, reducing bad parts and increasing consistency.
Global motion control shipments increased 9% in 2014
March 3, 2015
Actuators and mechanical systems had a strong year, increasing 12% to $467 million.
Robotics: On a case-by-case basis
March 1, 2015
When their prowess in manufacturing proved a liability in warehousing and distribution, robots were forced to rapidly evolve.
Automate Launch Pad Competition to award startups
February 16, 2015
Eight semi-finalists to compete for $10,000 at Automate 2015, co-located with ProMat.
Wynright partners with Olive-Harvey College to offer ‘living laboratory’ to supply chain students
February 16, 2015
College to complete $45-million transportation, distribution and logistics facility in 2015.
The Fantastic Apple Car Is a Fantasy
February 15, 2015
Forget the iWatch, Apple Pay, and the iPhone 7…the next big thing from Cupertino will be the Apple Car.
Linde and Balyo finalize agreement
February 12, 2015
Forklift maker and robotics specialist enter partnership.
MCA launches new Motion Control Online website
January 15, 2015
Initially launched in 2006, the site serves as a global resource for end-users, member companies, advertisers and job seekers.
Lenze opens Michigan office, expands operations in automotive industry
January 15, 2015
Automation technology leader increases presence in Midwest.
The robots are coming, Part II
January 13, 2015
The development of a piece picking robot began with a trip through the desert.
Automated packaging line eases transition from bulk to bag
January 1, 2015
Robotic palletizer and stretch wrapper provide consistent stacking of heavy bags.
Research suggests near doubling of logistics robot market by 2020
December 24, 2014
Report details material handling, warehousing, intralogistics, storage and material flow sectors.
North American machine vision market in record year
December 11, 2014
Sales post best nine month start since tracking began in 2009.
Self-Driving Trucks to Revolutionize Logistics
December 9, 2014
DHL Trend Research has launched their latest trend report, titled “Self-Driving Vehicles in Logistics”, which takes readers on a journey of discovery, highlighting the key elements and incredible potential of...
