5 Answers to 5 Big Transportation and Logistics Questions
May 21, 2018
How are logistics technology startup transportation disruptors, electronic logging devices, self-driving vehicles, supply chain visibility, and blockchain technologies going to impact and shape the future of logistics management and the...
Materials Handling Innovation Matters More Than Ever
May 17, 2018
This is no longer your father's materials handling industry. Leading suppliers are developing a culture of innovation, leading to new solutions for new challenges.
ISM 2018: The digitization of procurement
May 11, 2018
NextGen supply chain technologies were front and center at ISM.
What You Should Know about the Internet of Things and How to Lay the Foundation for Success
May 1, 2018
The Internet of Things, or IoT, is moving beyond a catchword to real-world utilization, however, not all stakeholders fully understand this transformative technology, enterprises must lay a solid foundation to...
DHL and IBM report cites benefits and potential of AI in logistics
April 17, 2018
The report, entitled “Artificial Intelligence in Logistics: A collaborative report by DHL and IBM on implications and use cases for the logistics industry,” examines different ways in which AI can...
Modex Software Wrap-up: Vendors Reposition on Software to Drive Improvement for Automated DCs
April 12, 2018
The evolution of software continues to blur the lines between familiar acronyms and emerging capabilities.
Robotics Return on Investment: Financial and Operational Sense
April 11, 2018
Robotic material transport solutions help address labor issues, control costs and drive greater efficiency, productivity and reliability, in this paper we examine the evolution of robotic technology and autonomous load...
Fetch Robotics introduces two mobile robot solutions
April 10, 2018
Fetch Robotics (Booth B4835) announced it has expanded its VirtualConveyor family of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) with the addition of CartConnect and RollerTop robots.
Robotic piece-picking gets smarter with new AI software at RightHand Robotics
April 10, 2018
Just one year after its debut, the stationary piece-picking robots from RightHand Robotics (Booth B4087) for warehousing and fulfillment centers continue to evolve to address the individual unit handling needs...
Augmented Reality Maintenance for Distribution Centers
April 10, 2018
Real-time audio-visual connection to off-site support helps customers decrease unplanned downtime and reduce service costs.
Tompkins Robotics, a division of Tompkins International, partners with RightHand Robotics
April 10, 2018
Tompkins Robotics (Booth B727), a division of Tompkins International, and RightHand Robotics (Booth B4087), a leader in robotic piece-picking solutions, announced today a collaboration that will combine the world's first...
NextShift Robotics unveils new robotics system
April 9, 2018
NextShift Robotics (Booth C2363) is unveiling their new robotics system for use in eCommerce warehouses and cellular manufacturing. NextShift new product at modex, NextShift Robotics products, NexShift new Robotics System
Host of services, technologies showcased at Tompkins International
April 9, 2018
Jim Tompkins, CEO of Tompkins International (Booth B727), said that in spite of his entrepreneurial ventures into distribution and technology businesses, his supply chain consulting, implementation and integration is still...
Robotics at a tipping point revisited – Piece picking robots
April 9, 2018
While much of the action has been in mobile collaborative robotics, piece picking robots are finding their niche.
The Robots are Coming to the Warehouse Dock
April 6, 2018
From AGVs to exoskeleton suits, the robotics on today's warehouse and DC docks aim to help shippers operate more efficiently in an increasingly competitive distribution environment. Robotics in the loading...
Vecna Robotics Partners With RightHand Robotics
April 3, 2018
At MIDEX 2018, the companies will showcase collaborative solutions to streamline intralogistics and material handling processes.
Fetch Robotics partners with Ricoh USA
March 29, 2018
Partnership leverages worldwide technical resources to support growing autonomous mobile robot market.
Robotics Materials Handling: The Future is Closer Than You Think
March 26, 2018
Robotics are being applied at a rapid rate inside warehouse, DC and fulfillment operations around the U.S.—and it may already be happening at yours.
FedEx partners with Vecna Robotics as part of automation growth strategy
March 23, 2018
Video highlights autonomous tuggers in FedEx facility as featured in the New York Times.
Attendance soars for spring’s Pack Expo East
March 21, 2018
Philadelphia event to welcome more than 6,000 attendees, 400 exhibitors.