Researchers Print Electronics on Human Skin
May 11, 2018
The technology could be used to print temporary sensors on the bodies of soldiers, for example, to detect chemical or biological weapons. Printed solar cells could also be used to...
ISM 2018: The digitization of procurement
May 11, 2018
NextGen supply chain technologies were front and center at ISM.
What You Should Know about the Internet of Things and How to Lay the Foundation for Success
May 1, 2018
The Internet of Things, or IoT, is moving beyond a catchword to real-world utilization, however, not all stakeholders fully understand this transformative technology, enterprises must lay a solid foundation to...
Tulip Factory Kit Seeds Quick-Start Manufacturing Apps
April 23, 2018
While the Tulip Manufacturing App platform and Factory Kit are specifically aimed at production floor personnel, they will also have impact on design engineers, helping to create a better feedback...
DHL and IBM report cites benefits and potential of AI in logistics
April 17, 2018
The report, entitled “Artificial Intelligence in Logistics: A collaborative report by DHL and IBM on implications and use cases for the logistics industry,” examines different ways in which AI can...
Modex Software Wrap-up: Vendors Reposition on Software to Drive Improvement for Automated DCs
April 12, 2018
The evolution of software continues to blur the lines between familiar acronyms and emerging capabilities.
Host of services, technologies showcased at Tompkins International
April 9, 2018
Jim Tompkins, CEO of Tompkins International (Booth B727), said that in spite of his entrepreneurial ventures into distribution and technology businesses, his supply chain consulting, implementation and integration is still...
Zamboni Skates Towards IoT-Enabled Product-as-a-Service
March 23, 2018
Zamboni is taking the first steps to offer its famous ice resurfacer as a product-as-a-service, leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) sensor technology, big data, and a mobile app to help...
Patent Aims to Counter Motion Sickness in Self-Driving Cars
February 15, 2018
The system provides light stimuli in the visual periphery of the passenger to mimic what the rider might see outside, thus eliminating the conflict between vestibular and visual inputs, which...
SWW18: SolidWorks Carves Out its Role as the Amazon of Manufacturing
February 9, 2018
SolidWorks World set the stage for SOLIDWORKS Product Designer launch, xDesign updates, and partnership announcements with HP, Desktop Metal, 3D Systems
Wi-Charge Startup Taps Infrared Technology for Wireless Charging Bid
January 12, 2018
Wi-Charge is creating what it calls an “Autonomous Charging” infrastructure, where devices tap into power as they need it to maintain usable power levels and without any kind of human...
MonarchFx, a division Of Tompkins International, partners with NFI
January 8, 2018
4PL and 3PL partner to open the first of five locations slated to open around the United States within the next six months.
IDC FutureScape predictions foretell rapid digital transformation for manufacturers and retailers
December 29, 2017
Older measures like productivity, quality, and service still apply, but digital transformation promises to 'change everything' about how manufacturers and retailers plan, procure and fulfill.
Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2017
December 28, 2017
The industry's momentum continues to build, even as it changes shape to adapt to technology; acquisitions across technology competencies have heralded the arrival of Consolidation 2.0, while automation and cybersecurity shake...
E-commerce and all it Entails has Given Birth to the Internet of Goods
November 28, 2017
Introducing the “Internet of Goods,” the rapid digitization of the production, sorting and movement of physical products.
AU 2017: Seeking Assurance in Times of AI and Automation
November 22, 2017
Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost tackles the impact of robotics, AI, and generative design at AU 2017 annual Autodesk user conference.
Walmart Robots Scan Shelves and Restock Items Faster
October 30, 2017
Walmart is testing automation to handle tasks that are repeatable, predictable and manual, like scanning shelves for out-of-stock items, incorrect prices, and wrong or missing labels.
Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) Testbed Advances Smart Factory Predictive Maintenance
October 26, 2017
Predictive maintenance, one of the most widely hyped Internet of Things (IoT) use cases, is getting a boost thanks to a testbed conducted by the IIC and its partners, which...
Future Shock: 3D Printed Bridge Meets Smart Sensors
October 24, 2017
Driven by the startup MX3D and backed by the Amsterdam City Council, the proposed 12-meter-long stainless steel bridge will use a smart sensor network from Autodesk and partners.
