Robotic unit orders show growth over last year
November 21, 2019
Robotic Industries Association (RIA) statistics report more than 5% increase
ACT Fulfillment invests in collaborative robots
November 13, 2019
Inflexibility motivated the 3PL to explore a collaborative solution, leading to a ROI in five months.
How mobile robots boost productivity
November 11, 2019
While autonomous mobile robots can reduce the labor requirement that warehouse operators often struggle to fill, in many cases, AMRs are deployed to work alongside humans—not in place...
Cronin joins IAM Robotics board
November 5, 2019
Supply chain technology veteran brings experience to growing robotics company
Finding the Sweet Spot in Metal 3D Printing
November 1, 2019
Engineers need to evaluate part complexity, design freedom and time-to-market considerations when making a business case for metal 3D printing.
Other Voices: 10 Operational Steps to a Peak Season Home Run
October 29, 2019
The best time to prep for holiday peaks is last year. The second best time is right now.
Tompkins Robotics partners with PULSE Integration
October 29, 2019
Partnership to offer fully modular robotic sortation solution ideal for retailers needing to ramp up for holiday or peak seasons.
Shopify completes acquisition of 6 River Systems
October 21, 2019
The transaction adds 6 River Systems' cloud-based software and fleet of collaborative mobile robots called “Chuck” to the Shopify Fulfillment Network, accelerating its growth.
Self-Driving Cars Will Outperform Humans Within 10 Years, ANSYS Survey Says
October 3, 2019
ANSYS' Global Autonomous Vehicle Report uncovers consumer perceptions and expectations of autonomous vehicles.
Research from Interact Analysis outlines potential challenges ahead for warehouse automation market
September 27, 2019
Report predicts double-digit growth for 2019 and 2020, headwinds expected in 2021. Service, maintenance and aftermarket sales will become an increasingly important part of system integrators' business models.
Körber Acquires Majority Stake in Cohesio Group
September 25, 2019
The Australian-based company is a leading integrator of voice-directed and autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) solutions for logistics.
Transportation Technologies: First Autonomous Yard Spotters, Then Autonomous Over-the-Road Trucks
September 20, 2019
An in-depth look at how autonomous spotters and trucks will impact the supply chain over the next five to ten years.
Deloitte/MAPI Study: Smart factories key to tripling stalled labor productivity growth rate by 2030
September 17, 2019
More than 86% of survey respondents believe smart factory initiatives will be the main driver of manufacturing competitiveness in the next five years, though only 51% are making/have made investments.
FMI: Rapid industrial automation remains a turning point of collaborative robots market
September 11, 2019
Global collaborative robots market anticipated to experience 26% CAGR in next 10 years due to factors such as growing adoption of automation in end-use industry and reduction in labor cost.
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) opens its largest North American office In New York
September 11, 2019
Denmark's fastest-growing robotics manufacturer and industry leader in autonomous mobile robots adds first showroom outside of headquarters with space for double the employees in MiR's largest market.
Shopify set to acquire 6 River Systems for $450 million
September 10, 2019
Ottawa-based Shopify, a multi-channel commerce platform, announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Waltham, Mass.-based 6 River Systems, a provider of collaborative warehouse solutions. The purchase price is $450...
On the Move Toward Digital Transformation
September 10, 2019
In the past few years, we've witnessed a digital transformation taking place in a variety of industrial sectors, and distribution and fulfillment is no exception.
Shopify to acquire 6 River Systems
September 10, 2019
Acquisition valued at approximately $450 million adds collaborative robotic fleet to the Shopify Fulfillment Network.
Cold Chain Food Logistics: Setting the standard for cold chain
September 4, 2019
Recent studies show that cold chain efficiency is often less than ideal, as abuses above or below the optimal product-specific temperature range occur frequently. This fact significantly increases food waste...
The Path to Simulation
September 1, 2019
Industry veterans weigh in on how to make engineering simulation more accessible to a larger user base.
