KNAPP expands North American headquarters in Georgia
June 21, 2017
Market growth fuels expansion; plans to add 150 employees.
Autonomous Trucking Overlooks Skilled Labor Need
April 6, 2017
Analysts expect automated trucks to proliferate in the next five to ten years, leading to significant job losses in the process, but the problem is the numbers do not clearly...
The Never-Ending Truck Driver Shortage Story
March 8, 2017
In 2015, American Trucking Associations estimated that for-hire trucking companies had nearly 50,000 fewer drivers than they needed, the shortage was less severe in 2016, but the trade group expects it to worsen...
Yaskawa: Robotics education is a strategy for the economy
March 30, 2016
Technology and education intended to fill the gap between what the industry wants and what educational institutions can provide.
ABB Robotics hosts high school students on Manufacturing Day
October 2, 2015
Students from the engineering and emerging technologies program in Oakland County schools learn about robot and robotic system manufacturing.
Upcoming FIRST Championship showcases STEM-gifted young people
April 20, 2015
Event to host 17,000 people ages 6-18 who will learn about potential career paths in automation.
Improving Manufacturing Product Quality with Flexible Automation and Software
March 24, 2015
Manufacturers can improve quality using flexible automation by improving sanitation, safety & inspection while speeding production, reducing bad parts and increasing consistency.
RoboBusiness Leadership Summit: Future of robotics unveiled
December 1, 2012
Suppliers, end-users and researchers have identified warehousing, distribution and manufacturing as the most promising growth areas for robotic applications.
Warehousing & DC Equipment Update: Automation’s evolving role
September 1, 2011
Labor savings within the four walls of the warehouse/DC is no longer the primary driver behind choosing a highly automated system. Today, materials handling automation solutions represent a broader...
The State of Automation
February 24, 2011
Technology and innovation inside the four walls are changing the face of inventory management and transportation operations. Are you ready for the brave, new world?
Alabama Robotics Technology Park to educate and train in robotics and automation technology
January 21, 2011
Three-phase project will provide in-depth training on all aspects of robotics, including safety.
Ivy Tech Community College now a Motoman-endorsed robotics instructor training center
January 12, 2011
Through the program, community colleges and universities can bring a high level and quality of training to the regional manufacturing workforce.
