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.
Robotic materials handling comes of age
July 26, 2011
At Georgia Tech, they're applying robots to materials handling
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.
Robotic piece picking takes another step forward ...
April 22, 2011
... but, is the market ready to adopt the technology?
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.
Robotic astronaut offers glimpse into future at ProMat Keynote
March 22, 2011
During the 50th anniversary of the first industrial robot installed at a General Motors plant, the company is now celebrating another milestone: Its first robot in space.
ProMat, Automate host 2 keynotes
March 1, 2011
The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) and the Automation Technologies Council (ATC) have combined forces to bring an unprecedented two keynote addresses to the shows.
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?
Casebook 2011: For Georgia-Pacific, a small footprint was a big step forward
January 6, 2011
A fresh approach to palletizing for a high-SKU, low-rate manufacturer improves safety and workflow.
Is automated materials handling ready to grow?
November 30, 2010
A tough economy could be good news for automation
The age of automation
September 14, 2010
What happens when the industrial age converges with the information age? The automation age.
The future of automation
September 3, 2010
Even in a recession, the challenge of getting labor is an opportunity for automation
Elettric 80’s focus on the end of the line
August 27, 2010
Best known in the US for AGVs, the company is developing a total solution for the end of the manufacturing line.
Let’s remember Mac Barrett, father of the AGV
August 23, 2010
Arthur Barrett's invention launched the AGV industry
Tricked-out Toyota lift truck performs robotic pallet manipulation
July 28, 2010
Modified by MIT researchers, a Toyota 8-Series lift truck performs unmanned operations, which show potential for future work in high-risk military and civilian environments.
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.
Adept Technology Announces Acquisition of MobileRobots Inc.
June 14, 2010
Adept Technology announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire privately held MobileRobots, a provider of industry leading autonomous robot and automated guided vehicle technologies.
Preparations continue for ProMat 2011
February 1, 2010
PROMAT 2011 isn't scheduled until March of next year, but the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) is already well into the planning process.
