While No Cure-All, Possibility of Driverless Trucks Offers Hope for Truck Driver Crisis
August 3, 2015
The era of driverless trucks – or autonomous vehicles, as they are known euphemistically – may be a lot closer to reality than many people think.
Raffaello D’Andrea on the Future of Robotics
May 12, 2015
Raffaello D'Andrea, cofounder of Kiva Systems, discussed the future of robotics and the robotics industry with BCG.
Daimler Says Nevada License To Help Self-Drive Trucks Gain Traction
May 6, 2015
Auto-Maker Daimler introduced an autonomous truck on Tuesday night - the company says a driver must be present, but that driver has the option to relinquishing control to the vehicle.
Fetch Robotics Unveils Robotics System for Logistics
April 29, 2015
The robots are designed to work autonomously alongside workers, performing repetitive tasks such as warehouse delivery, pick and pack, and more.
Swisslog Acquires Warehouse Automation Provider FORTE Industries in the United States
April 20, 2015
This acquisition will support Swisslog's strategy in the North American market with a complementary product and service portfolio.
Cimcorp’s new shuttle, robotic gantry-based system for goods-to-person picking
March 23, 2015
In a press conference on Monday, Cimcorp Automation (Booth 4237) debuted the 3D Shuttle, a gantry-robot based system that supports goods-to-person picking.
Warehouse Management System with Automated Warehousing and Picking Solution
March 22, 2015
Bort Medical, a leading German medical technology product manufacturer, implemented a clearly structured material flow with a WMS that effectively manages a kitting process, and an ergonomic order picking system...
AS/RS the ‘Backbone’ of an Automated Material Handling Logistics Solution
March 21, 2015
viastore systems provided the automated material handling system and automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) for the distribution center to provide an efficient and reliable process to fill orders...
BHFO handles double-digit growth
March 1, 2015
High-fashion, e-commerce company automated fulfillment to meet the next-day shipping challenge.
Mobile robots and goods-to-person picking power order fulfillment at BHFO
March 1, 2015
The compact system processes nearly 2,000 orders a day in 20,000 square feet.
Robotics: On a case-by-case basis
March 1, 2015
When their prowess in manufacturing proved a liability in warehousing and distribution, robots were forced to rapidly evolve.
Wynright partners with Olive-Harvey College to offer ‘living laboratory’ to supply chain students
February 16, 2015
College to complete $45-million transportation, distribution and logistics facility in 2015.
North American robotics market has strongest year ever in 2014
February 5, 2015
Exhibit floor at Automate 2015, co-located with ProMat, is already more than 70% larger than the 2013 event.
Lenze opens Michigan office, expands operations in automotive industry
January 15, 2015
Automation technology leader increases presence in Midwest.
The robots are coming, Part III
January 14, 2015
The technology is here. But, what does it take to convince the early adopters? A mobile robot pick pieces at RDC
The robots are coming – Part I
January 12, 2015
A pilot project in Rochester, New York, may be a precursor of what robots will look like in the warehouse of the future.
Automated packaging line eases transition from bulk to bag
January 1, 2015
Robotic palletizer and stretch wrapper provide consistent stacking of heavy bags.
Research suggests near doubling of logistics robot market by 2020
December 24, 2014
Report details material handling, warehousing, intralogistics, storage and material flow sectors.
Self-Driving Trucks to Revolutionize Logistics
December 9, 2014
DHL Trend Research has launched their latest trend report, titled “Self-Driving Vehicles in Logistics”, which takes readers on a journey of discovery, highlighting the key elements and incredible potential of...
Adept Technology wins innovation award for mobile robot
December 4, 2014
Lynx Conveyor robot combines a autonomous vehicle base with motorized conveyor platform.
