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.
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.
Linde and Balyo finalize agreement
February 12, 2015
Forklift maker and robotics specialist enter partnership.
Global material handling products primed for strong gains through 2018
September 22, 2014
Freedonia research highlights growing domestic interest in automation.
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.
Seegrid GT10 Robot named Edison Award finalist
February 13, 2014
Company recognized in the Applied Technology category and Industrial Productivity sub-category.
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...
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.
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.
Packaging: Robot arm lifts cases, reduces damage
November 29, 2011
To keep the customer satisfied, a leading beverage supplier installs a state-of-the-art palletizing solution to deliver gains in productivity and market share.
Other Voices: Automation is on the rise
August 10, 2011
In this environment, end users are looking to automation for productivity improvements, including lift trucks and robotics.
