Help! The Robots are Coming to a Distribution Center near You (and soon!)
September 18, 2013
Follow a robot as it works its day job—transforming the world of e-commerce by hustling packages around the giant warehouses that propel the modern economy. New robot minions:...
Robots in the Warehouse and Expanding Beyond Outdated Materials Handling Logistics Processes
March 23, 2013
Larry Sweet of Symbotic and Chris Ray of Hartness International presented their work in robotic applications of material handling in distribution centers covering the historical applications, the market drivers that...
Westcoast Warehousing Improves Picking Operations with Pick-to-Light Devices
March 20, 2013
Westcoast Warehousing turned to Bastian to automate and improve their picking process. After learning more about Westcoast Warehousing's operation, light-directed picking was chosen as the best solution to improve productivity,...
Robotics primed to transform domestic and global economies, says ProMat keynote speaker
January 24, 2013
Presenter says growth in automation among small and medium businesses will lead the way.
Keynote: Robotics primed to transform domestic and global economies
January 21, 2013
Presenter says growth in automation among small and medium businesses will lead the way.
ProMat 2013: Three keynotes to offer insights on the future
January 16, 2013
This year, ProMat features three keynote presentations, each offering critical insights from experts into future developments in robotics, business and the supply chain.
ProMat 2013: New exhibitors excited to share innovative technologies
January 16, 2013
Among the nearly 800 exhibitors at ProMat are five companies making their debut at the event.
ProMat 2013: Maximize your time with two shows in one place
December 13, 2012
Your ProMat 2013 registration not only gives you access to the 300,000 square feet of exhibits, educational sessions and keynotes in McCormick Place South, it also grants you access to Automate 2013 located...
Automated warehouse requires no human touch after receiving
December 1, 2012
Retrofit boosts storage 30%, builds dense store-ready pallets 8 feet high.
RoboBusiness Leadership Summit: Future of robotics unveiled
December 1, 2012
Suppliers, end-users and researchers have identified warehousing, distribution and manufacturing as the most promising growth areas for robotic applications.
How automation improves warehousing and materials handling
June 1, 2012
More companies are looking to materials handling automation to improve processes, streamline shipping operations, and lower supply chain operating costs. We asked 10 leading systems integrators what the future of automation...
Big Picture: The state of automation
May 1, 2012
More companies are looking to materials handling automation to improve processes and lower operating costs. Modern asked 10 leading systems integrators what the future of automation might look like.
Robotics: Take a hands-off approach
March 1, 2012
Robotic materials handling solutions are great at handling repetitive tasks while cutting costs, increasing throughput, and lifting a heavy burden off workers.
Automated storage plugs into productivity
December 1, 2011
Online electronics retailer upgrades its DC with automated storage system to keep up with increase in sales.
Packaging: Robot arm lifts cases, reduces damage
November 29, 2011
To keep the customer satisfied, a leading beverage supplier installs a state-of-the-art palletizing solution to deliver gains in productivity and market share.
Georgia Tech receives $1 million donation to advance robotics research in manufacturing
November 10, 2011
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated provides large gift of KUKA industrial robots to create manufacturing logistics laboratory
ProMat and Automate to co-locate in 2013
November 9, 2011
The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) and the Automation Technologies Council (ATC) announce that the Automate Show and Conference will once again co-locate with ProMat in 2013. Both exhibitions will...
Warehousing & DC Equipment Update: Automation’s evolving role
September 1, 2011
Labor savings within the four walls of the warehouse/DC is no longer the primary driver behind choosing a highly automated system. Today, materials handling automation solutions represent a broader...
Robotic materials handling comes of age
July 26, 2011
At Georgia Tech, they're applying robots to materials handling
Kiva robots receive software upgrade
March 23, 2011
Kiva reported that upgrades to the company's software-based materials handling mobile-robotic solutions have resulted in as much as 15% higher throughput for some end users.
