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Distributor improves workflow with voice-directed order picking

January 11, 2019 · Minnesota-based distributor sees improvements in fill times, error rates and training.

3D Printing Goes Tiny with Implosion Fabrication

January 11, 2019 · MIT researchers have come up with a 3D print process to create complex, high-definition objects by shrinking them.

Konecranes Adopts IoT technology Using Siemens’ Digital Innovation Platform

January 11, 2019 · The company has increased collaboration between simulation, test and engineering organizations to reduce the use of physical prototypes by leveraging a digital twin through Siemens' IoT integrated with PLM technology.

Velodyne Lidar Presented new Technology for Autonomy and Driver Assistance at CES 2019

January 11, 2019 · Velodyne introduces wide field of view short-range sensor and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

Navy Dips its Toe into 3D Printing

January 10, 2019 · The U.S. Navy hopes to reduce production lead times and part production costs using additive manufacturing.

2019 3D Printing Trends

January 10, 2019 · The revolutionary nature of 3D printing grew over decades.

Mixing AI with Human Intelligence in Industrial Revolution

January 10, 2019 · AI is a tool humans can use to design better products.

Inside Google ATAP: Blending Preproduction and 3D Printing

January 10, 2019 · The Google Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) lab focuses on the future of products and production

Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2018

January 2, 2019 · In a healthy but fiercely competitive landscape, technology continues to play a pivotal role in the ongoing digital transformation of supply chains big and small.

Giving Machines the Sense of Touch

January 1, 2019 · It's important to remember that the sensor is still in the early stages of development, yet the technology represents a step closer to giving robots, prosthetics and electronic devices the sense of touch.

Virtual Printing Enables Next Phase of AM Adoption

January 1, 2019 · Simulating 3D prints will make it easier to create high-quality end-use parts using additive manufacturing.

Mcity Adds Augmented Reality to Driverless Car Testing Roadmap

December 27, 2018 · Researchers make the case for a hybrid autonomous vehicle test process that combines simulated vehicles and traffic scenarios with real-world test drives.

CEAD Sets Sail With Large-scale Continuous Fiber Printing

December 26, 2018 · CEAD Group's CFAM Prime 3D printer brings continuous fiber printing for composite applications to an industrial scale.

Stratasys Printers Validated by FDA for Medical Modeling

December 20, 2018 · Materialise and Stratasys have expanded their partnership in the healthcare space

Bill Bastian Sr. to retire after more than 63 years in the material handling industry

December 20, 2018 · Bastian took over operations of what was then called Stark Company before purchasing the business in 1962.

RightHand Robotics Picking Up Where Amazon’s Kiva Systems Left Off

December 19, 2018 · RightHand Robotics, a Somerville, Mass-based company founded in 2014 by Leif Jentoft and Yaro Tenzer, closed a $23 million Series B round for its RightPick robotic piece-picking technology.

Balyo announces 10-year renewal of contract with Hyster-Yale Group

December 19, 2018 · Announcement coincides with market launch in Europe of the Hyster-Yale Driven by Balyo™ robotic lift trucks.

RightHand Robotics raises $23M in Series B funding

December 19, 2018 · RHR intends to use the funds to expand business and technical teams and broaden its suite of product applications in support of the company's growing customer base.

MHI announces formation of new robotics industry group

December 19, 2018 · Members of The Robotics Group are leading manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and component suppliers of robotic solutions designed specifically for warehousing and distribution applications.

Honeywell and Fetch Robotics Deliver Autonomous Mobile Robots to DCs

December 19, 2018 · Expands smart robotics portfolio to help warehousing operations fulfill growing e-commerce orders more efficiently.

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