60 Seconds with Jeff Burnstein, President of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
March 12, 2019
Modern's staff sat down with Jeff Burnstein of A3 to discuss Automation and the Automate event.
Fictiv Secures $33M Series C to Scale Cloud-Based Contract Manufacturing Platform
March 11, 2019
Funding intended to help Fictiv build hardware products via platform investments and expansion of its global manufacturing network, company says.
2019 Warehouse / DC Equipment Survey: Still bullish, but more measured
March 7, 2019
Spending on 3PL services and new technologies are all part of a more deliberate approach to figuring out the right mix of equipment, software and services to manage the stress...
3D Printing Increasingly Prescribed for Medical Apps
March 4, 2019
HP's Director of 3D Printing, Lee Dockstader outlines 3D printing opportunity in healthcare.
Rize Additive Manufacturing Helps Soldiers Get Parts Faster
March 1, 2019
This effort led U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center to expand into additive manufacturing, specifically, to identify the types of materials that can be used in AM...
Making Autonomous Vehicles Smarter
March 1, 2019
Combining real-world info and simulated conditions to build a data set.
Manufacturing Awareness Signals a New Phase in Generative Design
March 1, 2019
Migrating from theoretically optimal topology to manufacturable shapes, generative design technology shows signs of maturity.
Use of CF-MESH+ and OpenFOAM Helps Solve Turbulent Flow Simulation Around DrivAer Vehicle
March 1, 2019
CF-MESH+ is a fully automated CFD meshing software solution that features capabilities for mesh generation in arbitrary complex geometries.
Deep Learning and Design Engineering
March 1, 2019
Designers incorporate AI and deep learning into new products and in their own design processes.
FedEx Unveils Future Autonomous Delivery Robot
February 27, 2019
FedEx Corp. announced today a development in cutting-edge delivery solutions to meet the rapidly changing needs of consumers - the FedEx SameDay Bot - an autonomous delivery device designed to...
Engineering Girl Power Unleashed on Prosthetic Redesign
February 27, 2019
High school senior creates a lightweight, 3D-printed prosthetic foot for war vet showcasing how K-12 can nurture STEM path for female talent.
UC Berkeley Demonstrates ‘All at Once’ 3D Printing
February 25, 2019
New system uses light to create solid objects in a matter of minutes
Vanderlande partners with Fizyr for AI robotics software
February 25, 2019
Partnership will apply deep-learning technology software to enable robots to identify the best grasp locations across a wide range of products.
Brexit Impact on Distribution, Warehousing and Supply Chains
February 21, 2019
We're all sick of hearing about it, but for business leaders, warehousing and distribution operational managers, Brexit is posing tough questions and threatens to derail many supply chains.
Siemens Updates NX Software with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
February 19, 2019
Latest release of NX software enhanced with new capabilities that leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence technology to create user interfaces based on expected tasks to increase user adoption.
Impact of Automation & Artificial Intelligence on the Workforce
February 15, 2019
A new Brookings report forecasts automation's sizable impacts on the American workforce through 2030, the authors find demographic and geographic variation in susceptibility throughout the United States based on analysis of...
FELIXprinters Launches Large Build Envelope Industrial Additive Manufacturing Solutions
February 14, 2019
FELIXprinters introduces the Pro L and XL Systems, expanding its industrial range of additive manufacturing machines.
Inside GEODIS: Putting robots to work
February 12, 2019
Mobile collaborative robots have increased productivity and throughput at GEODIS' Indianapolis e-fulfillment center.
Modern’s System Report: Robots at GEODIS
February 12, 2019
The global 3PL turned to mobile collaborative robots to rev up its e-commerce fulfillment operations. One measurable
result: a 2x improvement in productivity.
Jabil Offers Comprehensive Materials Services for 3D Printing
February 12, 2019
Engineering services and new innovation center can accelerate materials development.
