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…they create.” TRACE provides a smart, intuitive system for quality management and documentation of key production and technical data for additive manufacturing (AM), according to the company. With TRACE, users have a simple and streamlined process with a user-friendly interface that enables traceability through all aspects of the AM workflow. It also maintains all the relevant information required for the…
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…utilizing mobile collaborative robots and smart glass technology in its fulfillment operations. In fact, a week ago, I had a chance to interview three DHL executives about a $300 million technology investment the 3PL is making to create its next generation supply chain. According to senior VP Fred Takavitz, VP of corporate IT Carl Behn and VP of IT Americas…
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…in metrology sensors, GPS software, smart city and positioning intelligence software. The company believes its strategy and product line offer an edge in autonomous driving simulation and testing fields. More DE 2018 survey respondents chose simulation (46%) as the technology that will have the biggest impact on product design and development over the next five years than any other technology.…
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…this trend will succeed, with smart technology investments and astute strategic choices separating winners from losers.” Panelist reaction The panel at the “29th Annual State of Logistics Report” press event was generally in agreement that logistics professionals are entering a new era in managing their logistics and supply chain operations. Johnson & Johnson’s Fouhy notes that entering into long-term relationships…
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…a handful of other test cities delivering hot meals to hungry customers. Autonomous drones are also being evaluated for use in inventory warehouses and external deployment as last-mile and direct-to-consumer delivery solutions. And that's just one of many recent technological developments. This up-close and personal consumer interaction with autonomous machines is a relatively new phenomenon and still needs to mature.…
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…three technologies allow companies to smart small, addressing specific problems and achieving rapid impact,” says Luis Benavides, a McKinsey partner in the Miami office. Benavides argues that starting on small, targeted new technology projects minimizes risk, making it easier to make the decision to go with an innovative approach, and provides shippers with valuable intelligence that they can apply to…
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…they deliver only in larger cities. Investors are interested in companies based on information and technology, not on assets like vehicles. They are focused on companies using analytics and information to figure out how to do the job for less, and leveraging drivers with their assets as excess capacity. There will be a battle between the guys with the buildings…
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…introduced at Modex 2018 for smart city logistics and connected supply chain solutions. This Solution Center will be located in the C Hall adjacent to the collocated Transportation & Logistics Americas show. For the first time, Modex will have exhibits in both the B and C Hall of the Georgia World Congress Center. The Modex show floor in the B…
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…of what is developing, and smart enough to change the chain’s physical processes for optimal performance. According to some noted supply chain analysts, consultants and technology executives, here are the six digital supply chain trends to watch. 1.) Network-focused visibility One of the hallmarks of digital supply chains will be the ability to see and understand the activities and events…
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Software-based GripperAI manages mixed picking through basic geometry
Safety, communication and motion control components enable smooth operation
North America’s largest robotics and automation event winds down
