2018 Warehouse/Distribution Center Equipment Survey: Automation & Robotics Lead Robust Outlook
March 1, 2018
Our annual survey reveals a bullish outlook for continued material handling investments, with enthusiasm extending into newer technologies such as robotics as well as warehouse control system software and the...
Robotics, vision and motion control industries set new growth records in 2017
February 28, 2018
Non-automotive robot orders grew 20.5% in units and 7.3% in dollars; shipments up 29.7%.
Modex 2018 Product Preview
February 28, 2018
The Supply Chain Group editorial team offers Logistics Management readers a preview of the latest warehouse and distribution center management equipment, automation and software products that will be introduced on...
Footage Revealed of EHANG 184 Manned Transportation Drone
February 8, 2018
Since its debut at CES in early 2016, the EHang 184 Autonomous Aerial Vehicle had been attracting the worldwide attention of global media as well as the general public, today we get...
Advanced Robotics Developments Produce Game-Changing Innovations for Material Handling Industry
February 6, 2018
Coupling the advances in computer vision with the increase in computing power and adding the advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence, robotic systems are becoming more capable every day...
State of Global Logistics: Delivering Above and Beyond
February 1, 2018
Industry experts agree that costs across all sectors worldwide will continue to rise in 2018, and the most successful shippers will be those that are able to mitigate their impact on...
Columbia Machine announces partnership with OTTO Motors
January 31, 2018
Manufacturer and integrator of robotic palletizers and load transfer station partners with supplier of autonomous vehicles.
Are Robots Going to Replace People in the Warehouse?
January 25, 2018
Are robots going to replace people in the warehouse? Robots are transforming warehouse environments and these changes are being driven by the need for speed, accuracy, the scarcity of labor,...
Collaborative robots double production in limited floor space
January 18, 2018
Cobots and grippers work with existing human staff to boost volume and quality for precision manufacturer.
Vecna Robotics names CEO Daniel Patt, former head of DARPA Autonomy
January 17, 2018
New CEO believes material handling and logistics particularly susceptible to approaching "automation revolution."
MonarchFx, a division Of Tompkins International, partners with NFI
January 8, 2018
4PL and 3PL partner to open the first of five locations slated to open around the United States within the next six months.
Download this ebook and kickstart your first cobot project
January 1, 2018
Automation is easier than ever. Download this ebook and kickstart your first collaborative robots project with Universal Robots' cobots. Cost-effective, safe, and flexible collaborative robots - or cobots - are...
Universal Robots Expands Universal Robots Academy
January 1, 2018
Universal Robots Expands Free Online Training, Adding Three New Modules That Step Up Complexity By Teaching Users How To Create And Work With Coordinate Systems, Variables And Conditional Statements, And...
IDC FutureScape predictions foretell rapid digital transformation for manufacturers and retailers
December 29, 2017
Older measures like productivity, quality, and service still apply, but digital transformation promises to 'change everything' about how manufacturers and retailers plan, procure and fulfill.
Year in review: 2017 System Reports
December 28, 2017
A look at Modern Materials Handling's 2017 cover stories highlights each company's unique journey and common goals.
Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2017
December 28, 2017
The industry's momentum continues to build, even as it changes shape to adapt to technology; acquisitions across technology competencies have heralded the arrival of Consolidation 2.0, while automation and cybersecurity shake...
A3 report: North American automation market shattering records in 2017
December 27, 2017
Double-digit growth, in units and dollars, sets records in the areas of robotics, machine vision, motion control, and motor technology.
Is the Logistics Industry Heading Towards an AI Driven Autonomous Future?
December 21, 2017
It's time for the logistics industry to start looking seriously into an autonomous future with driverless trucks leading the way, the question is, are we ready?
Dual grippers nearly double robotic output
December 13, 2017
Manufacturer cuts cycle time by 12 seconds with robotic CNC tenders that can work overnight.
Cobot Technology Improves Safety and Increases Job Satisfaction
December 1, 2017
Etalex was looking to shift some of the more dangerous aspects of their production to robots. By using a UR10 to automate high-risk, repetitive tasks, they could boost safety without...
