Inventory Management 101: Time to step up to the plate
October 4, 2018
Carrying excess inventory comes at a high cost, but so too do stock-outs and lost customers. Here's how inventory management software is helping shippers bridge the inventory gap and come...
The Keys to a Future-Ready Automated Warehouse
October 1, 2018
Dramatic changes to the warehouse are just beginning. Data-driven, flexible and robotic automation solutions help improve performance today while retaining the agility to adapt to tomorrow's changes.
3D Printed Graphene Recharges Battery Design
September 27, 2018
A 3D printed graphene technique developed by researchers from Virginia Tech and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) promises to revolutionize the way manufacturers produce batteries and supercapacitors.
MATLAB Dives Into Deep Learning
September 24, 2018
MathWorks has released significant deep learning enhancements in its latest Release 2018b of MATLAB and Simulink.
A scientific approach to warehouse automation
September 7, 2018
Before making a large investment in automation, companies need to conduct a detailed data-driven, fact-based assessment across people, process and technology to identify the right fit.
OnRobot gets funding from Summit Partners, acquires Purple Robotics
September 4, 2018
The acquisition takes place two months after the OnRobot merger of three robotics companies from the United States, Hungary and Denmark that created one global player with a focus on...
Honeywell, Carnegie Mellon University to Collaborate on Robotics and AI for Connected Distribution Centers
August 28, 2018
The collaboration will focus on next-generation machine learning and robotic controls to help distribution centers address rising e-commerce demands and resource challenges.
Printed Electronics Enable Smart Sensors
August 27, 2018
The United Technologies Research Center and researchers at the University of Connecticut (UConn) are leveraging 3D printing technology to create wear sensors that can let operators know when a machine...
IAM Robotics names Joel Reed the new CEO
August 24, 2018
IAM Robotics announces that founder, Tom Galluzzo, will become the company's Chief Technology Officer and names current Vice President, Joel Reed, as the new Chief Executive Officer.
HP Multi Jet Fusion Anchors China Digital Manufacturing Center
August 9, 2018
The Guangdong (Dali) 3D Printing Collaborative Innovation Platform will employ 10 HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing systems.
While Uber Exits Self-Driving Trucks Kodiak Robotics Starts Up
August 8, 2018
As the autonomous self-driving truck market heats up Otto/Google veteran Don Burnette and venture capitalist Paz Eshel and their start-up company Kodiak Robotics raise $40M to tackle the long-haul...
Collaborative robot works overnight for manufacturer
August 6, 2018
CNC machine shop and manufacturer employs cobot to automate repetitive jobs.
Capacity partners with RightHand Robotics
July 31, 2018
The collaboration will integrate the Massachusetts-based company's RightPick automation system into Capacity's fulfillment solution offering.
General Motors Expands 3D Printing
July 20, 2018
During a press tour of GM's Lansing Delta Township assembly plant, the company's director of global manufacturing integration, Dan Grieshaber, said that the company has 3D printers in most of...
Optimus Ride Shifts Self-Driving Car Technology into Revenue Mode
July 13, 2018
Optimus Ride, with roots at MIT, is focused on building self-driving car technology for geo-fenced environments such as planned communities, college campuses, business parks, resorts, ports and airports, and special...
Xometry Buys MakeTime, Expands On-Demand Manufacturing Provider Network
July 11, 2018
On-demand manufacturing service provider Xometry buys MakeTime, consolidating instant quoting platforms and expanding its network.
How robotics can fit your operation
July 9, 2018
There is a lot to like about robotics as a means of automating DCs. The tricky questions around robotics are not will they catch on, because they are, but what...
29th Annual State of Logistics Report: Carriers take the wheel
July 9, 2018
As if higher rates and capacity shortages weren't enough to worry about, shippers must now deal with a pending trade war, import/export uncertainties and increasing scrutiny from C-suite executives....
RIZE and PSMI/Azoth Redefine the Manufacturing Tool Crib
June 29, 2018
To transform its supply chains, PSMI is fully embracing digital on-demand manufacturing, recently announcing its plan to install RIZE equipment directly at customer sites.
Three end-of-arm robotic companies become OnRobot
June 20, 2018
Perception Robotics (US), OptoForce (Hungary) and On Robot (Denmark) merge to create fully integrated products with combined user interfaces.
