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.
A3 to address Congressional Robotics Caucus on how robots save and create jobs
July 22, 2013
Association for Advancing Automation president Jeff Burnstein to speak at July 25 briefing.
Robot report predicts significant growth in coming decade
April 24, 2013
U.S. growth projections are particularly high, from a $2.5b market in 2011 to $9b in 2021.
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.
Bastian Solutions celebrates its 60th anniversary
October 25, 2012
Bastian Solutions continues to grow at a rapid pace with 18 U.S. offices and 7 international offices.
Robotic layer picker increases safety, quality and productivity
July 1, 2012
Nestlé turns to an integrated robotic layer picking solution to transform workplace safety and significantly improved the productivity of mixed case palletizing.
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...
Automation: Growth via software and conveyors
March 27, 2012
Known for its AS/RS systems, viastore is positioning itself to grow with software and conveyors
Adept Technology applies open source ROS software
February 15, 2012
Adept Technology, a leading provider of intelligent robots and autonomous mobile solutions, today announced a collaboration with Willow Garage to deliver solutions for manufacturing and industrial applications harnessing the strength...
Automated storage plugs into productivity
December 1, 2011
Online electronics retailer upgrades its DC with automated storage system to keep up with increase in sales.
Georgia Tech receives $1 million donation to advance robotics research in manufacturing
November 10, 2011
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated provides large gift of KUKA industrial robots to create manufacturing logistics laboratory
ProMat and Automate to co-locate in 2013
November 9, 2011
The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) and the Automation Technologies Council (ATC) announce that the Automate Show and Conference will once again co-locate with ProMat in 2013. Both exhibitions will...
Fazer Bakeries implements gantry robot systems with warehouse automation
October 17, 2011
Casebook 2012: Automated solutions ensure efficient handling and timely delivery of perishable goods.
Warehousing & DC Equipment Update: Automation’s evolving role
September 1, 2011
Labor savings within the four walls of the warehouse/DC is no longer the primary driver behind choosing a highly automated system. Today, materials handling automation solutions represent a broader...
Robotics: Kiva Systems opens new world headquarters
June 1, 2011
Robotics company celebrated ribbon-cutting at new 160,000-square-foot facility in North Reading, Mass.
Kiva robots receive software upgrade
March 23, 2011
Kiva reported that upgrades to the company's software-based materials handling mobile-robotic solutions have resulted in as much as 15% higher throughput for some end users.
The State of Automation
February 24, 2011
Technology and innovation inside the four walls are changing the face of inventory management and transportation operations. Are you ready for the brave, new world?
The future of automation
September 3, 2010
Even in a recession, the challenge of getting labor is an opportunity for automation
Materials Handling Automation: Swisslog Sees Opportunity in Flexible Automation
July 8, 2010
A new Swisslog solution uses overhead mobile robots for goods-to-person picking. Markus Schmidt, a senior vice president with Swisslog, answers how business is doing during an interview for a story...
Materials handling automation: Get ready for robotic materials handling
June 25, 2010
Robotic materials handling is coming to the warehouse and distribution center.
