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.
Boston Dynamics Robots Include 3D-Printed Components
March 9, 2016
Boston Dynamics had incorporated additive manufacturing into the construction of its new ATLAS robot.
Mobility & robotics in the warehouse: How far have we come?
March 1, 2016
A time when autonomous robots navigate the warehouse or DC unattended could be right around the corner. Is your company ready?
Food & Beverage: 4 trends evolving from the inside out
March 1, 2016
To reduce errors and increase profit margins, food and beverage distributors are implementing four key strategies within their warehouses and distribution centers.
PTC Draws On Augmented Reality to Round Out its IoT Vision
February 1, 2016
Using an augmented reality platform to overlay digital data, companies can elevate interaction with a product to provide service operators with detailed instructions or facilitate design reviews for engineers.
3D Printed Tool Offers New Option for ACL Surgery
January 8, 2016
3D printed Pathfinder tool used for ACL surgery.
Mobile robot colleagues on wheels
January 1, 2016
Collaborative robots increase productivity and worker safety for high-mix, low-volume manufacturer.
Raymond supported STEM education, contributed to 75 nonprofit organizations in 2015
December 18, 2015
Educational initiatives reached hundreds of high school and college students.
Fixed Path: Robots help company rethink production
October 2, 2015
Custom parts manufacturer increases precision and profitability with collaborative robots.
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.
Logistics Yard Management Systems Integrate Drone Visibility Technology
August 5, 2015
Yard management systems vendors are rolling out new capabilities and incorporating advanced technology to help logistics operations gain better visibility over exactly what's going on in their yards at any...
Local Motors Preps Road-Ready 3D-Printed Car
July 23, 2015
The company plans to have a road-ready version available by 2016.
Worldwide Automotive Growth is Slowing Down, Industry Faces Huge Technological Challenges
July 12, 2015
C.A.S.E. which stands for connected, autonomous, shared, electrified, will be the future of the industry and calls for significant additional investments, and in order to finance C...
Leveraging a Mobile Platform for Automated Data Collection and Beyond
June 30, 2015
A mobile platform that starts in manufacturing and the warehouse can provide a secure foundation to mobilize the entire supply chain.
60 seconds with Jeff Burnstein, A3
April 1, 2015
Modern spends 60 seconds talking to Jeff Burnstein, president of A3, about automation.
BHFO handles double-digit growth
March 1, 2015
High-fashion, e-commerce company automated fulfillment to meet the next-day shipping challenge.
Mobile robots and goods-to-person picking power order fulfillment at BHFO
March 1, 2015
The compact system processes nearly 2,000 orders a day in 20,000 square feet.
Robotics: On a case-by-case basis
March 1, 2015
When their prowess in manufacturing proved a liability in warehousing and distribution, robots were forced to rapidly evolve.
The robots are coming, Part II
January 13, 2015
The development of a piece picking robot began with a trip through the desert.