Roberto Michel, senior editor for Modern, has covered manufacturing and supply chain management trends since 1996, mainly as a former staff editor and former contributor at Manufacturing Business Technology. He has been a contributor to Modern since 2004. He has worked on numerous show dailies, including at ProMat, the North American Material Handling Logistics show, and National Manufacturing Week. You can reach him at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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Automate 2023 Demonstrated That Simplicity and Speed Will Further Robotics Uptake
June 2, 2023
Automate 2023 proved to be an illuminating showcase of what the industrial automation industry has to offer today and points to trends we will see in the next year.
ProMat 2023 Shows Integrated Robotics to Meet the Demands of the Times
March 28, 2023
ProMat 2023 provided an opportunity to see how integration of warehouse robotics is proceeding, from mobile robots and autonomous lift trucks to digital twins.
Waytek Gains Throughput, Distribution Center Space With Zebra Mobile Robots
November 20, 2022
Waytek, distributor of electrical components, improved throughput with mobile robots by 25% while reclaiming space and freeing workers from manual tasks.
How to Scale Mobile Robot Fleets for Success
November 14, 2022
Mobile robot fleets are growing, and warehouse operators can benefit from scoping their projects, using robotics-as-a-service models, and orchestration software.
Robots Edge Into Packaging
October 22, 2022
While still early days, robots have begun being used for more advanced packing and placing tasks.
TE Connectivity Tops Off AMR Fleet Performance
July 7, 2022
TE Connectivity, a Tier 2 automotive supplier, deployed special top modules, or mobile robotic equipment, to a get performance boost from its fleet of autonomous mobile robots.
Warehouse Automation: Why Software Is the Star
July 5, 2022
Hardware is still an important part of warehouse automaton, but it is software that is largely enabling interoperability, artificial intelligence, and simulation capabilities.
