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60 Seconds with Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC

February 15, 2021 · Modern Material Handling editors sat down with Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC to discuss Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) and other related topics.

Kwik Trip Takes a Fresh Approach to Bakery Distribution

February 15, 2021 · Kwik Trip automated order fulfillment in its new baking facility with a rapid, scalable automated order picking solution designed to meet rising demand and guarantee freshness for its bakery products sold at more than 700 locations.

3DEXPERIENCE World 2021: Holding on to the Old; Paving the Way to the New

February 15, 2021 · Dassault Systemes promotes cloud-centric 3DEXPERIENCE Works, promises to keep desktop SOLIDWORKS

Raytheon Technologies and Army Research Lab Pick 3D Systems’ Metal Additive Manufacturing Solutions

February 12, 2021 · 3D Systems' DMP Factory 500 solution will be part of research effort to develop topological optimization that accounts for heat transfer.

Fizyr and AWL to Collaborate on Robotic Piece Picking

February 11, 2021 · Strategic partnership to offer high-end robotic solutions, especially for the logistics market.

Warehouse Mobility Makes a Move

February 10, 2021 · Mobile devices are getting significant upgrades that will improve point-of-use and enterprise productivity. Advances range from the move to Android systems to a consolidation of form factors while trying out some new ones, and the debut of platforms that make the link to enterprise systems.

FourKites’ report examines how yard management systems can provide increased value for shippers

February 9, 2021 · The report, entitled “The State of Yard Management: Industry Report 2021,” was based on feedback from 375 respondents in various sectors, including consumer packaged goods (CPG), food & beverage, retail and manufacturing, with a focus on how shippers in various sectors and approach specific pain points, among other topics.

America Makes Announces Rapid Innovation Call Totaling $185k in Funding

February 9, 2021 · Rapid Innovation Call focused on three technical topics to advance qualification and certification of additive manufactured products.

Global Logistics: Challenges in our changing world

February 8, 2021 · From strained global freight networks to rapid e-commerce growth, the logistics industry and its service providers around the world have demonstrated how flexible and systemically relevant they are as they keep the global supply chain flowing.

Vaccinate warehouse operations with a new, post-COVID beginning

February 8, 2021 · As we begin to turn a coronavirus corner, it is crucial that supply chain leaders work to envision what the next normal will look like. They must plan on how best to position a new beginning in order to emerge healthy and competitive.

3D Control Systems Launches AI-Powered 3D Printing Workflow Management Software

February 5, 2021 · 3D Control Systems introduces AI-Powered 3D printing workflow management software ZAP.

Fathom Manufacturing Buys Summit Tooling and Summit Plastics

February 5, 2021 · This acquisition will expand Fathom's domestic injection molding capabilities, companies report.

IDTechEx Offers Perspective on Medical Advances in 3D Printing

February 5, 2021 · The company has released a new report, "3D Printed Materials Market 2020-2030: COVID Edition."

Five UC San Diego Teams Win $100,000 to Research Autonomous Vehicles

February 5, 2021 · Each team will receive $100,000 from Qualcomm to pursue cutting-edge research on autonomous vehicles, natural language processing and other areas, school says.

NGMedical Receives FDA OK for AM Titanium Cervical Interbody BEE

February 5, 2021 · NGMedical achieves milestone with first FDA clearance for its spinal implants.

SME Celebrates 20 Exceptional Women in Robotics and Automation

February 4, 2021 · SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, recognized 20 successful female leaders working to broaden the use of robotics and automation in the smart manufacturing market.

Xerox and Naval Postgraduate School Collaborate to Advance 3D Printing Research

February 4, 2021 · NPS receives first installation of Xerox ElemX 3D printer.

Protolabs Launches Digital Quoting Platform in U.S.

February 4, 2021 · The digital manufacturing company unveiled its advanced e-commerce system built to accelerate online quoting, design analysis and ordering.

Kindred partners with S&H Systems on ecommerce fulfillment efficiencies

February 3, 2021 · Kindred and S&H Systems will partner to integrate Kindred's SORT robotics with S&H Systems' material handling and software product portfolio

Hyundai Launches VR Training to Boost Manufacturing in Alabama

February 3, 2021 · Partnership with state workforce agency, tech startup TRANSFR will prepare Alabama workers for roles in the state's manufacturing sector through immersive job training.

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