KION Group to Become a Global Leader in Intralogistics Solutions by Acquiring Dematic
June 21, 2016
The combination of KION Group and Dematic creates a global leader in advanced material handling solutions - from hand pallet and forklift trucks to complete fully automated warehouse systems.
DHL challenges smart minds to develop innovative robotics and green solutions
June 15, 2016
Visionaries invited to submit ideas for self-driving delivery carts or sustainable logistics concepts.
System Integration Roundtable: Navigating an Uncertain Landscape
June 7, 2016
The fulfillment engine of the past was based on historical data, hazy predictions and an assumption that it would remain unchanged for some time. The industry is now working to...
SSI Schaefer acquires a majority shareholding in robotics specialist RO-BER
June 3, 2016
Strategic partnership with gantry robot manufacturer to increase expertise at SSI Schaefer.
Walmart Testing Warehouse Drones to Catalog and Manage Inventory
June 3, 2016
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is testing drones that it says will help it manage its warehouse inventory more efficiently, and which it said yesterday could be rolled out in the next...
Turning Truckers into Self-Driving Freight Haulers
May 17, 2016
Former employees of Google, Apple, Tesla, Cruise Automation, and others - 40 people in total - have formed a new San Francisco-based company called Otto with the goal of turning commercial...
Necessity is the mother of invention at Quiet Logistics
May 1, 2016
Faced with the loss of a robotic pick solution, Quiet Logistics invented its own robots. Are they the next generation of robotic-enabled picking in the warehouse?
Quiet Logistics: Robotic-enabled picking comes to the fore
May 1, 2016
Mobile robotics reduce the travel time associated with order fulfillment.
This Month in Modern: In robotics, people and process are fundamental
May 1, 2016
This month in Modern we offer the third in a series of three System Reports that examine the emergence of robotics in warehousing and distribution.
Centralized unitizing robots prove reliable and flexible
May 1, 2016
Large pulp and paper company relocates and expands robotic unitizing system.
PMMI infographic recognizes gains in sustainability
April 26, 2016
PMMI celebrates Earth Day with infographic, announces 25 new members.
Swisslog Wins the 2016 INDUSTRIEPREIS for Automated Item Pick
April 26, 2016
Robotic picking solution developed in collaboration with KUKA wins in the Intralogistics & Production Management category.
New trends revealed in DHL’s ‘2016 Logistics Trend Radar’
April 25, 2016
Self-learning or "machine-learning" systems – is one of 26 key developments highlighted in DHL's 2016 Logistics Trend Radar
World’s First 3D-Printed Bridge Paves Way to a New Era of Construction
April 20, 2016
The first fully functional 3D-printed bridge is the brainchild of MX3D, a Dutch technology startup.
The future of materials handling is ….
April 18, 2016
Final thoughts on Modex 2016
Modex Wrap Up: The robots are here …. now what?
April 11, 2016
What are we to make of all the attention on robots at Modex? Are we at the crest of the usual hype cycle, or on the cusp of widespread adoption?
Innovation Award winners announced at Modex Industry Night
April 7, 2016
Winning products and technologies recognized for quantifiable and sustainable ROI, cost savings and customer satisfaction.
Clearpath’s self-driving vehicles transport depalletized loads
April 5, 2016
Clearpath Robotics (Booth 3771) unveiled the OTTO 100 autonomous self-driving vehicle in a press conference on Tuesday.
Cimcorp announces new U.S.-based office
April 4, 2016
Cimcorp (Booth 4347), a manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic gantry-based order fulfillment and tire handling solutions, announced the opening of its new U.S.-based office, Cimcorp USA, in Norcross,...
IAM Robotics launches fully autonomous mobile picking robot
April 4, 2016
IAM Robotics (Booth 4071) introduced itself to the world and unveiled Swift, its autonomous mobile picking robot. Named one of four finalists for the show's “Best New Innovation” award, the company...
