Topic: Warehouse

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IDC supply chain predictions foretell widespread transformation

December 17, 2015 · The next four years are likely to see a re-imagining of the manufacturing supply chain amid changing customer demands and technological innovation.

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RoboUniverse conference and expo makes west coast debut

December 9, 2015 · Conference includes a track devoted to the use of robotics in manufacturing and logistics.

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Safety: Protecting workers at the loading dock

December 1, 2015 · From black-and-yellow safety striping to integrated dock safety systems—and everything in between—here’s how to shore up a warehouse loading dock to ensure a high level of worker and driver safety.

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Switching from a ‘Person-to-Goods’ to an Automated ‘Goods-to-Person’ DC Operation

October 13, 2015 · In its new logistics center, German machine manufacturer Grob installed automated storage technologies and goods-to-person picking to speed materials to the assembly line.

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Operational Benefits of Automated Pallet Storage

October 12, 2015 · Transitioning from manual to automated pallet load handling offers a variety of benefits in warehousing, distribution, fulfillment and shipping applications.

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Working With Goods-to-Person Picking to Deliver Parts to the Assembly Line

October 11, 2015 · In Grob's new parts and raw materials warehouse, automated and conventional storage work with goods-to-person picking to deliver parts to the assembly line.

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RIA events next week focus on safety and collaborative robots

October 9, 2015 · Events to include tabletop exhibitions of products and services from leading robotics companies.

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Michigan State, CalPoly, Virginia Tech Students win Amazing Packaging Race

October 5, 2015 · Challenges at more than 25 exhibitor booths spanned both Pack Expo and Pharma Expo.

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Dock equipment enhances safety, security and cold chain integrity

October 1, 2015 · Food manufacturer surpasses Food Safety Modernization Act guidelines in new facility.

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Yaskawa Motoman, R/X Automation Solutions and Universal Robotics announce strategic partnership

September 30, 2015 · Robotic system to provide complete validation of robotically placed patient labels for pharmacy items.

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Robotics: Training robotic pickers to do their piece

September 1, 2015 · Whether mobile, stationary or collaborative, piece-picking robotic solutions are gradually learning the ropes in warehousing and distribution.

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Collaborative robotics market to exceed $1 billion by 2020

June 19, 2015 · Research predicts tenfold increase, largely in manufacturing applications.

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German university wins inaugural Amazon Picking Challenge

June 1, 2015 · Robotic piece-picking system bests 27 teams from around the world to claim $20,000 prize.

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Industrial robotics market to reach $44.48 billion by 2020

May 25, 2015 · Food and beverage is among the three industrial segments expected to lead overall demand for industrial robots.

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Teradyne acquires Universal Robots, a leader in collaborative robots

May 18, 2015 · Acquisition follows Universal Robots' 70% revenue growth from 2013 to 2014, when it reached $38 million.

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Food bank rewards volunteers with “pleasant” environment

May 1, 2015 · Fabric curtain walls separate workers from temperature, noise and equipment traffic.

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Rite-Hite’s dock offerings increase safety, flexibility

March 23, 2015 · To help companies receive the wide variety of trailers and containers arriving at the dock, Rite-Hite (Booth 1827) is showcasing the Dok-Lok SHR-5000 restraint.

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High-speed doors help control temperatures

December 1, 2014 · Grocery distributor sees energy and maintenance savings with fully automatic insulated doors.

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Frommelt dock seals and shelters rebrands under the Rite-Hite name

October 17, 2014 · Frommelt Products Corporation – which has been a part of the Rite-Hite family since 1991 – will now be known as Rite-Hite Environmental Enclosures Corporation.

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Dock Equipment: Distributor strengthens cold chain at the dock

October 2, 2014 · Dock equipment overhaul lowers energy consumption and elevates safety.

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