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...
Local Motors Preps Road-Ready 3D-Printed Car
July 23, 2015
The company plans to have a road-ready version available by 2016.
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...
Leveraging a Mobile Platform for Automated Data Collection and Beyond
June 30, 2015
A mobile platform that starts in manufacturing and the warehouse can provide a secure foundation to mobilize the entire supply chain.
60 seconds with Jeff Burnstein, A3
April 1, 2015
Modern spends 60 seconds talking to Jeff Burnstein, president of A3, about automation.
BHFO handles double-digit growth
March 1, 2015
High-fashion, e-commerce company automated fulfillment to meet the next-day shipping challenge.
Mobile robots and goods-to-person picking power order fulfillment at BHFO
March 1, 2015
The compact system processes nearly 2,000 orders a day in 20,000 square feet.
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.
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.
Robotics: Adding degrees of freedom
May 1, 2014
Whether upstream, downstream or elbow-to-elbow, robots and humans are working together to overcome challenges in warehouses and distribution centers.
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.
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.
Packaging: Robotic palletizer’s safety features enable non-stop production
October 2, 2013
By installing a specialized robot and divider, the company was able to maintain constant production while increasing from six cartons palletized per minute to 160.
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.
Intelligrated’s Alvey Robotic Palletizers Achieve a 76% ROI for Kelly-Moore Paint Company
April 9, 2013
Intelligrated Kelly-Moore Paint Company Case Study - Alvey Robotic Palletizers help the 5th largest paint company in the US yield big dividends with a 76% return on investment in the first...
Westcoast Warehousing Improves Picking Operations with Pick-to-Light Devices
March 20, 2013
Westcoast Warehousing turned to Bastian to automate and improve their picking process. After learning more about Westcoast Warehousing's operation, light-directed picking was chosen as the best solution to improve productivity,...
