Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) / Inventory Management Technology: 6 Trends for the Modern Age
March 1, 2018
Here's how the next generation of warehouse and inventory management systems are evolving to help logistics operations operate more efficiently and improve their bottom lines in our brave, new digital...
2018 Warehouse/Distribution Center Equipment Survey: Automation & Robotics Lead Robust Outlook
March 1, 2018
Our annual survey reveals a bullish outlook for continued material handling investments, with enthusiasm extending into newer technologies such as robotics as well as warehouse control system software and the...
Amazon’s Delivery Challenge to UPS and FedEx Launching in LA
February 9, 2018
According to a new report, Amazon has plans to launch a new delivery service called Shipping with Amazon, or SWA, first with its third-party merchants, then expanding nationally.
Carbon’s Cloud-Based 3D Printing Simulation Tools
January 24, 2018
The FEA simulation uses a moving domain analysis to model Carbon's Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology down to the micron level throughout the build process, then predicts potential warping and...
FDA Releases Medical Device 3D Printing Guidelines
January 22, 2018
3D printing guidelines are useful for manufacturers planning product submissions for FDA approval, and will improve the position of the U.S. in the worldwide additive manufacturing medical-device marketplace.
Mcity Model IDs Connected Car Security Risks
January 15, 2018
To help engineers and developers address connected car security threats, the Mcity Threat Identification Model creates a framework that evaluates threats.
NASA’s Latest Mission: Optimize Manufacturing of Composites
December 20, 2017
The Advanced Composites Consortium (ACC), which includes 13 members, including aerospace manufacturers, university partners, and more recently a single software provider, conducts research focused on the accurate prediction of the strength...
FAA Develops 3D Printing Roadmap
November 13, 2017
As the industry moves closer to putting flight-critical printed parts into service, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it is developing guidelines for 3D printing.
Why You Need to Think Twice About Flying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Transportation
November 10, 2017
The dream of personal aerial transport appears tantalizingly within reach, as investors from Silicon Valley to Dubai vow to deliver the future of urban mobility, but rather than embracing that...
Amazon Drone Deliveries Get a Lift from the Transportation Department FAA Pilot Program
November 3, 2017
President Trump's executive order to speed the approval of drone flights over crowds and for longer distances has prompted the Department of Transportation to officially launch a pilot program that...
GE Bets On IIoT with Brilliant Factories
October 16, 2017
GE promotes Brilliant Factories, offers a mix of IIoT hardware, software, and services.
The Big Picture: Business as Unusual
October 11, 2017
A selection of innovative new business models illustrates how the warehousing, distribution and supply chain industries are finding creative ways to ensure success.
Sintavia Raises the Bar for Production-Level, 3D-Printed Parts
October 3, 2017
Sintavia is already expanding its facilities to handle the increasing customer workload, with goals of adding 35 more AM systems plus larger furnaces and HIP equipment by 2020.
Mentor Prepares Engineers for an Electric, Self-Driving Future
September 28, 2017
A recap of the Mentor Integrated Electrical Solutions Forum (IESF) Automotive 2017.
Autodesk Toolkit Takes Pain Out of IoT Discovery
September 22, 2017
By teaming up on an IoT toolkit solution, Autodesk and Electric Imp are providing key pieces to facilitate and simplify IoT product discovery and implementation in a single purchase, supported...
Automation: What’s at the heart of your system?
August 30, 2017
While automated equipment at today's warehouses can be at the heart of their success, any single piece of automation needs to be balanced with upstream and downstream processes, raising the...
Humans Play Crash Test Dummy Role for Autonomous Vehicle Testing
August 15, 2017
Standard crash test dummies weren't optimal for testing the automated braking systems.
TOMAR Electronics Solves Vexing Problem with Carbon 3D Printing
July 5, 2017
Accuracy, repeatability, durability and surface quality were all important factors, but so was cost.
One Hundred Parts Down to One with Metal 3D Printing
June 23, 2017
Antenna maker Optisys releases ROI metrics demonstrating advantages of 3D metal printing.
The Evolving Distribution Center Technology Stack
June 14, 2017
With the growth of e-commerce, the technology stack for distribution centers is expanding. We explore why WES/WCS software is gaining prominence and share how operations are expanding their use...
