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If we needed more proof that the world’s warehouses and DCs are being equipped with more robots and automation, then ProMat 2023 definitely sealed the deal. Sprinkled among the many different “traditional” materials handling vendors on the exhibition floor—and in some cases, integrated right into those vendors’ own booths—was an amazing number of advanced robotics solutions that a record 51,000…
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ResGreen (Booth S4971) is exhibiting its BotWay open-architecture software in ProGlove’s booth at ProMat 2023. “ProMat is the perfect show to highlight the easy integration and advanced technology of our AMRs, AGVs and software,” said Sarah Carlson, VP of Marketing Communications. “Most AGV and AMR companies provide their own closed operating systems for their vehicles and software,” she continued. “This…
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SVT Robotics (Booth N7148), a leading enterprise software provider for the rapid integration of industrial robotics, is operating live, end-to-end automation integrations and deployments at ProMat 2023. The demos allow attendees to interact directly with the SOFTBOT Platform and connect numerous automation technologies. In addition to live integration demos, visitors to the SVT booth will have hands-on experience with SVT’s…
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Lifting heavy items, bending, reaching overhead and pushing and pulling heavy loads are fairly common practices on the loading dock, where roughly 25% of all warehouse injuries take place. Not all of those injuries are immediate or obvious. The employee who works in awkward positions or performs the same task repetitively may be prone to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) that impact…
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The optimization, integration, automation, and management of material goods and data within the four walls of a warehouse or distribution center have been getting a lot of attention lately. Interest in intralogistics has grown because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, persistent labor shortages, spiking e-commerce orders, and ever-evolving consumer preferences. The exhibition hall at the recent MODEX trade show, one…
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The optimization, integration, automation and management of material goods and data within the four walls of a warehouse or distribution center (DC), intralogistics has been getting a lot of attention lately due to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, the growing labor shortage, the uptick in e-commerce orders and ever-evolving consumer preferences. The exhibition hall at the recent Modex trade…
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Oceaneering International (Booth B9408) has completely revamped its autonomous mobile robots (AMR) product portfolio and announced the North American launch of three new mobile robots. The UniMover D 100 is a small underride vehicle, designed to transport light goods such as boxes, totes and trays. The UniMover O 600 is an underride vehicle suitable for transporting a variety of bulk…
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Honeywell (Booth B7619a) recently announced a strategic collaboration with Clearpath Robotics, giving warehouses and distribution centers the ability to easily automate operations and increase supply chain productivity through autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). This partnership gives Honeywell an additional solution to ensure customers can meet and exceed operational demands. “AMR capability will enable customized workflows and provide an interface to our…
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Big Joe Forklifts (Booths B3219 & B3419) is previewing several new products, including the company’s vision for a new breed of semi-autonomous machines known as “co-bots,” or collaborative robots, that keep humans in the loop within materials handling workflows to deliver maximum value. Nicknamed “BUD,” Big Joe’s User Directed Pallet Mover showcases the company’s User Directed Automation concept. It features…
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The unsung hero of any operation that moves products, the loading dock is getting more attention lately as companies better understand the role that docks play in their end-to-end supply chains. What may have been a place to drop, stage and then reposition goods when loading or unloading has—at least for some—become a more dynamic environment that’s decked out with…
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Warehouses and distribution centers have been a hotbed for new technologies over the last few years, with everything from packing stations to picking equipment to materials handling equipment feeling the impact of these innovations. Not to be left out of the conversation, the loading dock was also ripe for improvement and, as such, is getting more intelligent and safer thanks…
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Christine Feuell Chief Commercial Officer Honeywell Intelligrated What’s on tap at the Honeywell Intelligrated booth for ProMatDX 2021? Our booth represents many advanced automation solutions and technologies that help companies to capitalize on the dynamic growth the industry has seen over the last year, particularly in e-commerce and omnichannel retail. More consumers were taking advantage of online shopping, either getting…
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At ProMatDX this week, Hyster is showcasing its telemetry solution, Hyster Tracker, which helps businesses turn data into actionable insights. Hyster Tracker offers intuitive, user-friendly dashboards using an online portal to help users make sense of data from materials handling equipment and make data-driven decisions to optimize operations. “When operations have more data than they know what to do with,…
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At ProMatDX, Honeywell Intelligrated will show attendees how to take their operations to the next level. Using virtual demos, the company will feature its DC Next warehouse automation solutions, which collectively can help attendees to improve workplace safety, reduce staffing challenges, and increase operational efficiencies. The company will be showcasing several sessions designed to show attendees the potential of integrated,…
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With public Cloud service spending expected to grow 18.4% in 2021 to $304.9 billion (up from $257.5 billion last year) and the Cloud projected to make up 14.2% of the total global enterprise IT spending market in 2024 (up from 9.1% in 2020), it just makes sense for warehouse management systems (WMS) to follow this trend and move full-bore into…
From geometry preparation to AI-assisted analysis, integrated CFD workflows…
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
