3D Printing Showcased at Ford’s Advanced Manufacturing Center
December 18, 2018
The Advanced Manufacturing Center includes 23 3D printers and is working with 10 different 3D manufacturing companies on a variety of projects using different types of materials.
Metal Additive Manufacturing Simulation Suite Launched
December 12, 2018
Software said to enable continuous workflows from quick manufacturability assessment to in-depth material quality investigations.
5G Resources: CAD and Simulation in the Era of Supercharged Networks
December 11, 2018
Cloud CAD vendor Onshape and simulation software maker ANSYS discuss the impact of 5G on design engineering.
3PLs are getting into the innovation game
December 10, 2018
Once slow to adopt automation, 3PLs are now leading the way.
Google’s Parent Company Alphabet Will Begin ‘Wing’ Aerial Drone Deliveries in Finland
December 6, 2018
Wing, the Alphabet-owned drone delivery startup, has announced that it will launch a free 10-minute trial distribution service starting in spring 2019 in Finland.
5 Things to Know About NextGen Supply Chain Technology & Innovation
December 5, 2018
In its 2018 Annual Industry Report, MHI advises companies to “think big, but start small” when implementing new technology tools and systems.
How Humans and Robots Will Work Side-by-Side in the Supply Chain
December 5, 2018
Humans and robots can work in harmony to create a safer, more efficient working world, here's what that world might look like.
Vecna Robotics now a standalone company, separates from Vecna Technologies
December 4, 2018
With new business, leadership and investor, the provider of self-driving industrial vehicles plans enhanced production and innovation to meet growing demand.
DHL Supply Chain puts $300M towards integration of emerging technologies Into North America
December 3, 2018
350 of its 430 facilities to receive a technology upgrade, the company says.
Researchers Train Self-Driving on Virtual Roads
December 1, 2018
Programs learn to navigate in digital highways.
North American robotics orders to non-automotive companies surge to new records
November 29, 2018
Automotive (52%) and non-automotive (48%) segments are closer than ever in the history of RIA's reports dating back to 1984.
Truckers Prepare For Era of Self-Driving Autonomous Trucks
November 22, 2018
There is a lot of work being done behind the scenes involving some of the biggest names in and out of transportation, when it comes to driverless cars and trucks.
IAM Robotics raises $20 million
November 15, 2018
Logistics industry turns to autonomous robotic systems as companies face global labor shortages and changes in consumer habits
ABI Research: Short-range wireless solutions require new approaches in smart manufacturing
November 14, 2018
Research suggests industrial and manufacturing environments need to prepare for a 'long-term transformation rather than an overnight success story.'
Think small when it comes to warehousing
November 13, 2018
The fastest-growing trend in warehousing could be smaller and smaller facilities.
Resilience and innovation at Gap Inc.
November 12, 2018
Just months before the start of the 2016 holiday season, one of Gap Inc.'s distribution centers was destroyed by fire. Here's the story of how resilience and innovation saved the...
Addressing the Challenges of Scalability in the Ecommerce Omnichannel Warehouse
October 31, 2018
While ecommerce continues to be the fastest growing segment of the global economy, individual warehouses face more volatility and unpredictability, and intelligent, modular robot-based automation delivers the flexibility to manage...
5 Ways to Streamline Supply Chain Logistics Operations with Autonomous Robots & Drones
October 30, 2018
Many companies have already integrated autonomous robots into their supply chain, however, for some companies considering launching an autonomous robot strategy it can be intimidating, here are five examples of...
Fetch Robotics names former Walmart executive as new VP of engineering
October 29, 2018
Cloud expert also worked on scalable cloud-based platforms for eBay, PayPal.
Creform donates AGVs to Alabama Industrial Training Center
October 29, 2018
Supporting robotic piece picking applications, AGV system uses wireless opportunity charging, RFID readers, touchscreen HMI and wireless radio.
