The Evolution of E-Commerce: Shaping Benefits From Emerging Technologies
March 3, 2020
It's not only the growth of e-commerce, but also the ever-tightening delivery timeframes that have logistics pros eyeing emerging technologies like AI, blockchain and the Internet of Things. The challenge...
Boston Dynamics, OTTO Motors partner on warehouse automation
March 3, 2020
In a video released today, Boston Dynamics's logistics robot, Handle, can be seen picking boxes and building pallets on top of OTTO AMRs in a distribution center testbed.
Siemens Mobility Further Invests in Stratasys 3D Printing Solution
February 28, 2020
Two Stratasys Fortus 450mc 3D Printers mark the start of Siemens Mobility's ‘Easy Sparovation Part' expansion to Russia, enabling rapid spare part production for 16 high-speed trains in operation.
2020 Freight and Transportation Management Trends
February 21, 2020
Strategic freight and transportation management trends for 2020 envelope technology, process improvement, the application of data, connected systems, and a robust set of dynamic rule sets that will ultimately define the...
OTTO Motors expands in Japan
February 11, 2020
Partnership with Altech Co. Ltd. serves growing market and demand in Japan
New Lift Truck Options Are Powering Productivity
February 3, 2020
Fleet owners and forklift OEMs are exploring new options of motive power.
Online Manufacturing has Grown Beyond 3D Printing
January 22, 2020
3D printing is one of the 20th century's most catalytic inventions. The process empowers engineers to innovate in a revolutionary way, designing and building things we couldn't have imagined even...
Logistics Service Providers and the Benefit of 5G Technology
January 9, 2020
5G, the fifth generation of cellular technology, isn't an inapplicable concept or technology - it's going to be widely adopted across multiple industries, including logistics, and has the potential to...
What’s in store for 2020
January 1, 2020
Technology continues to be the driving force, but it's evolving.
ABI Research: Robotics industry set for change
December 19, 2019
Of the 8 million robots shipped in 2030, nearly 6 million will be mobile
5 Impacts of Autonomous Freight Trucking on Supply Chains
December 4, 2019
Autonomous trucking is a new technology that can truly benefit every step of supply chain management, it will bring large reductions in costs for companies and potentially address many of...
Autonomous Vehicles for Fulfillment and Delivery a ‘$250B revolution,’ Says IDTechEx
December 2, 2019
Suppliers following a traditional model of equipment sales should consider "a subscription platform in their business model to offer maintenance and upgrades, especially cloud-based software updates."
ABB and B&R launch first fully integrated machine-centric robotics solution
December 2, 2019
Solution to improve flexibility at all levels, including machines, to support shorter product cycles and smaller lots of greater variety.
Report: Global Next-Gen Supply Chain Market to More Than Double to $75B by 2030
December 2, 2019
Future of logistics to be driven by artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things, AR, drones, 5G and robotics.
Stratasys to Help Keep Trains Running
November 22, 2019
Company's rail industry solution designed to meet requirements for passenger trains and light rail, with materials passing European Standard EN45545-2.
Shopify completes acquisition of 6 River Systems
October 21, 2019
The transaction adds 6 River Systems' cloud-based software and fleet of collaborative mobile robots called “Chuck” to the Shopify Fulfillment Network, accelerating its growth.
Transportation Technologies: First Autonomous Yard Spotters, Then Autonomous Over-the-Road Trucks
September 20, 2019
An in-depth look at how autonomous spotters and trucks will impact the supply chain over the next five to ten years.
Shopify to acquire 6 River Systems
September 10, 2019
Acquisition valued at approximately $450 million adds collaborative robotic fleet to the Shopify Fulfillment Network.
System Report: Network design and robots at Rakuten Super Logistics
September 1, 2019
E-commerce fulfillment leader RSL is remaking its network and DC design to meet the future.
Robotics Engineering Takes to the Seas
September 1, 2019
The International Robotic Sailing Regatta (SailBot) is a robotic sailing competition held in North America.
