Amazon Robots Get Ready For Christmas
November 24, 2014
In its latest bid to boost productivity and speed delivery, online retailer Amazon.com is deploying a robot army.
Automation: Behind the Muratec - Cimcorp Oy deal
November 17, 2014
The combined companies offer one-stop-shop for materials handling and factory automation.
Murata Machinery acquires Cimcorp Group
October 31, 2014
Cimcorp Group, which includes RMT Robotics Ltd in Canada, has 300 employees and has delivered 2,000 robotic systems to 40 countries across five continents.
Motion Controls Robotics announces strategic partnership
June 26, 2014
New solutions helps to automate packaging that was previously manual.
Automation: Why we should care about the $15 an hour fast food worker
December 8, 2013
Rising wages in the services industry could drive materials handling automation.
Big Picture: Manufacturing makes a comeback; Materials handling is there
December 1, 2013
North American manufacturers are expanding operations and increasing output. Here's how the materials handling industry is enabling the emerging comeback.
Robotics: Ready for warehouse prime time
October 1, 2013
As customers navigate an increasingly capable array of robotic hardware and software, they are learning that results are not automatic.
Help! The Robots are Coming to a Distribution Center near You (and soon!)
September 18, 2013
Follow a robot as it works its day job—transforming the world of e-commerce by hustling packages around the giant warehouses that propel the modern economy. New robot minions:...
Intelligrated to showcase latest robotic fulfillment solutions at PACK EXPO 2013
July 9, 2013
In-booth demonstrations to feature robotic solutions for mixed-load palletizing and depalletizing.
Port Tracker report calling for gains in April import volumes
April 10, 2013
Now that the impact of federal budget sequestration on the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is on hold, the Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and...
Westcoast Warehousing Improves Picking Operations with Pick-to-Light Devices
March 20, 2013
Westcoast Warehousing turned to Bastian to automate and improve their picking process. After learning more about Westcoast Warehousing's operation, light-directed picking was chosen as the best solution to improve productivity,...
How automation improves warehousing and materials handling
June 1, 2012
More companies are looking to materials handling automation to improve processes, streamline shipping operations, and lower supply chain operating costs. We asked 10 leading systems integrators what the future of automation...
Big Picture: The state of automation
May 1, 2012
More companies are looking to materials handling automation to improve processes and lower operating costs. Modern asked 10 leading systems integrators what the future of automation might look like.
Amazon/Kiva deal: Wow!
March 20, 2012
Amazon pays $775 million for Kiva. What else is there to say?
Robotics: Take a hands-off approach
March 1, 2012
Robotic materials handling solutions are great at handling repetitive tasks while cutting costs, increasing throughput, and lifting a heavy burden off workers.
Automated storage plugs into productivity
December 1, 2011
Online electronics retailer upgrades its DC with automated storage system to keep up with increase in sales.
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...
Robotics: Kiva Systems opens new world headquarters
June 1, 2011
Robotics company celebrated ribbon-cutting at new 160,000-square-foot facility in North Reading, Mass.
Kiva robots receive software upgrade
March 23, 2011
Kiva reported that upgrades to the company's software-based materials handling mobile-robotic solutions have resulted in as much as 15% higher throughput for some end users.
