Will Robots Find a Place in the Smart Home?
November 1, 2019
For developers and engineers, emerging “social robot” applications are still a work in progress.
XPO enters into partnership with MIT’s Industrial Liaison Program and adds new board member
October 24, 2019
With an eye on advancing innovation in the logistics sector, Greenwich, Conn.-based XPO Logistics, a provider of global freight transportation and logistics services, said today it has formed a...
Honeywell Announces Creation of Pittsburgh-based Honeywell Robotics
October 24, 2019
Advanced technology center a significant investment in partnerships with software vendors, universities, startups and incubators to create new solutions for industrial customers.
CRAV.ai conference highlights collaborative robots, advanced vision and artificial intelligence
October 21, 2019
Event to host more than 500 automation experts and and professionals who want to explore how to grow their business with the latest trends and innovations.
Manufacturing in the USA vs. China: AI could be the tipping point
October 9, 2019
High labor cost and quick time-to-market have driven U.S. manufacturers to be more aggressive with the adoption of industrial artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.
Navajo Technical University Chooses Optomec System for Metal AM Training Center
September 12, 2019
NTU purchased the directed energy deposition machine with a National Science Foundation grant for use in its new Center for Advanced Manufacturing.
Shopify set to acquire 6 River Systems for $450 million
September 10, 2019
Ottawa-based Shopify, a multi-channel commerce platform, announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Waltham, Mass.-based 6 River Systems, a provider of collaborative warehouse solutions. The purchase price is $450...
Despite Robophobia, Robotics Have Positively Impacted Warehouses
August 26, 2019
Amid the science-fiction-fueled fear that robots are taking over, we look at the positive impact that robotics bring to society, as well as the warehouse...is this a normal part...
Can Robots Help Build A Better Supply Chain Future?
August 20, 2019
Ever wonder how people and robots team up on your Amazon order? Dynamic duos work side-by-side, using state-of-the-art technology to help deliver lower prices to customers.
Moldex3D Partners with Wittmann Battenfeld on LSR Injection Molding and Smart Manufacturing
August 16, 2019
The memorandum of understanding is aimed at bringing together both parties' extensive knowledge and technical expertise to advance the role of simulation in LSR injection molding.
Automate 2021 sees record number of early sign ups
August 12, 2019
More than 500 exhibitors are expected at the next Automate, the first since the show's move to its new home in Detroit.
Microsoft Invests $1 Billion in Elon Musk-Backed AI Company
July 24, 2019
Microsoft has announced a $1 billion investment in OpenAI as part of a partnership with the artificial intelligence start-up, OpenAI will use Microsoft Azure cloud servers exclusively while it develops more...
3YOURMIND Awarded Funding to Enhance Machine Learning in its Software
July 23, 2019
This funding will be used to extend machine learning applications throughout their software suite.
2019 NextGen Supply Chain Awards winner recap
July 12, 2019
For our inaugural event, Supply Chain Management Review, Peerless Media and IDC recognized five companies leading the way in the adoption of new technologies.
The IoT Processor Dilemma
July 1, 2019
Proliferation of Internet of Things connected devices has led to increased complexities in product design.
How Robots Change the World and What Automation Really Means For Jobs and Productivity
June 26, 2019
A new report by Oxford Economics claims that robots are forecasted to replace almost a tenth of the world's manufacturing jobs with the majority borne by lower-income areas in developed...
SparkFun Electronics Releases First Open-Source, U.S.-Manufactured Embedded Systems Module
June 25, 2019
SparkFun makes technology that runs the TensorFlow machine-learning platform easy to implement and deploy at an ultra-low power.
North American machine vision orders slow in Q1 2019
June 19, 2019
AIA statistics show 4.5 percent decline in sales over same period in 2018, down to $674 million
Markforged 3D Printers to be Featured in the BattleBots 2019 World Championship
June 6, 2019
Markforged helped 29 BattleBots teams compete for the title with metal-strength, lightweight parts.
Amazon’s Drone Delivery Program is “Taking Off”
June 5, 2019
Amazon, within months, moves closer to its goal of a drone delivery solution that scales to meet the needs of customers.