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After an extensive review of all the transportation management systems (TMS) on the market, DHL Supply Chain standardized on what we believe is the most robust and capable solution available today. The marketing for that solution promises that it, “provides a single platform for companies to manage all transportation activity throughout their Supply Chains.” This is not the only TMS…
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MHS Holdings, a leading global provider of advanced material handling automation solutions, engineering, equipment and software, is moving forward with plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky after the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) this week granted preliminary approval of a 10-year agreement that can provide up to $2.5 million in tax incentives. In turn,…
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The global high-performance thermoplastics (HPTP) market size is estimated to reach $65.6 billion by 2026, according to a new report by Polaris Market Research. The report, “High Performance Thermoplastics Market Size, Share & Industry Report By Product Type (Polyamides, Polyphenylsufone, Sulfone Polymers, Liquid Crystal Polymers, Aromatic Polyketones, Polyethersulfone), By Application (Electrical & Electronics, Automotive, Aircraft, Industrial), By Regions, & Segment…
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For the first time, yearly orders of robots from non-automotive sectors surpassed automotive robot orders, as sales of robotic units in North America increased 3.5% in 2020 from 2019. This growth was driven by a strong Q4 that was the second-best quarter ever for North American robotic sales with a 63.6% increase over Q4 2019. Industry statistics – released today…
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Fetch Robotics, a leader in cloud robotics, today announced its new PalletTransport1500, an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that supports cross-docking, returns and case picking workflows for contactless pallet transport in distribution centers. The PalletTransport1500 will utilize Honeywell Intelligrated’s Momentum warehouse execution system software, known as Momentum WES, to safely move pallets and other large payloads up to 1136kg (2504 lbs.).…
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The pressure is on to build a more agile business – with the supply chain becoming more complex as a result. Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to streamline that complexity, but how can you separate real value from hype? Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword used liberally by all vendors — with good reason. The drive to create agile and…
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Chicago-based FourKites, a provider of real-time tracking and visibility solutions across transportation modes and digital platforms, and Infosys, a global next-generation digital services consulting services provider, said this week they have partnered up to form an alliance focused on accelerating the delivery of best-in-class supply chain process innovations and technology offerings. FourKites and Infosys officials pointed to various things, including…
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Attabotics, a 3D robotics company that offers micro-fulfillment center automation, and FoodX Technologies, one of the leading eGrocery Management Solutions (eGMS) providers, today announced a North American joint market offering. By combining Attabotics’ robotics fulfillment system with the FoodX eGrocery software platform for front-end e-commerce, delivery routing, inventory management, fulfillment and reverse logistics, retailers can improve unit economics, increase speed…
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Through 2023, demand for robotic goods-to-person (G2P) systems will quadruple to help enforce social distancing in warehouses, according to Gartner Inc. With G2P systems, the robots deliver the goods to a person who remains in one place. “Fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is increasing demand for robotics in warehouses and distribution centers,” said Dwight Klappich, vice president analyst with the…
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Formlabs has launched and made available a benchtop industrial selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer, the Fuse 1, to enable engineers, designers and manufacturers at all levels to rethink product development, hybrid manufacturing and end-use production, company says. Additionally, the company launched Fuse Sift, a post-processing system for the Fuse 1, and Nylon 12 Powder, Formlabs’ first powder material for…
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e-Xstream engineering, part of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, has introduced simulation and virtual manufacturing capabilities that enable users to analyze the production cost of polymer-based additive manufacturing parts against conventional processes, and continuously improve virtual engineering processes by validating the composite’s microstructure with computing tomography scans of manufactured parts. The latest Digimat software enables businesses to simulate the 3D printing…
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With ecommerce accelerating and showing no signs of slowing down due to COVID-19, retailers and the 3PLs that support them have experienced a surge in consumer demand. “The Business Case for Collaborative Mobile Robotics” assesses how the flexibility of collaborative mobile robots equips your operation to meet unexpected demand and customer SLAs. Download the report to discover how collaborative mobile…
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Making mobility innovation a key focus Hyundai aims to transform itself into a smart mobility solutions provider. In line with that, Hyundai Motor Group’s New Horizons Studio is developing products for future customers who have a need for travel in remote and off-road terrain, including places where vehicles have never roamed before. The team aims to build the world’s first…
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Optomec is announcing an advanced electronics packaging solution for miniaturization of mobile and wearable products. The Aerosol Jet HD2, uses Optomec’s Aerosol Jet 3D Electronics Printing solution to produce high-resolution circuitry, including an ability to dispense conformal 3D interconnects between die, chips, components and substrates. This interconnect approach offers improved performance at high frequencies, especially for 5G and mmWave applications.…
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Nexa3D, maker of polymer production 3D printers, and Keystone Industries, dental manufacturer of biocompatible photopolymer resins, announce a collaboration to make all Keystone KeyPrint 3D printing dental resins available worldwide on Nexa3D’s ultrafast NXE 400 3D printers. Under this agreement, both companies will combine their extensive dental, photopolymer and 3D printing capabilities to deliver productivity, precision and performance 3D printing…
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
World's first omni-modal evaluation including tactile sensing for…
Ultrasonic sensing enhances robotics perception
North America’s largest automation and robotics event takes place June 22-25
