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Autodesk and NASA Explore 3D Printing for Mars

August 7, 2018 · Autodesk, NASA work on proof of concept for 3D-printed habitats on Mars

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Lift Truck Series: The brave new world of buying lift trucks

August 6, 2018 · The old days of buying a lift truck as a commodity unrelated to other materials handling equipment purchases are going away. Rapidly. It’s all because of fundamental shifts in how distribution centers operate—and new technology, of course.

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inVia Robotics raises $20 million Series B funding for warehouse automation robots

August 2, 2018 · The funds will be used to boost the commercial deployment of inVia's Picker robots and cloud-based Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) management system.

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Materials handling market to be worth more than $190 billion by 2024

August 2, 2018 · Material Handling Equipment Market size is set to exceed USD 190 billion by 2024; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc.

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How robotics can fit your operation

August 1, 2018 · There is a lot to like about robotics as a means of automating DCs. The tricky questions around robotics are not will they catch on, because they are, but what types of robotics will best suit an operation, and how will they interact with traditional automation and human labor?

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Capacity partners with RightHand Robotics

July 31, 2018 · The collaboration will integrate the Massachusetts-based company's RightPick automation system into Capacity's fulfillment solution offering.

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IoT, the talent shortage and robotics

July 27, 2018 · In its 4th annual survey of manufacturers and distributors, Sikich finds that companies are facing many challenges; answers are elusive.

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General Motors Expands 3D Printing

July 20, 2018 · During a press tour of GM's Lansing Delta Township assembly plant, the company's director of global manufacturing integration, Dan Grieshaber, said that the company has 3D printers in most of its factories.

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QDS Systems announces leasing and rental program for collaborative robots

July 16, 2018 · Baton Rouge-based engineering firm and systems integrator's new financing model responds to growing customer demand and changing workforce

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Xometry Buys MakeTime, Expands On-Demand Manufacturing Provider Network

July 11, 2018 · On-demand manufacturing service provider Xometry buys MakeTime, consolidating instant quoting platforms and expanding its network.

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29th Annual State of Logistics Report: Carriers take the wheel

July 9, 2018 · As if higher rates and capacity shortages weren’t enough to worry about, shippers must now deal with a pending trade war, import/export uncertainties and increasing scrutiny from C-suite executives. Shippers now face a steep climb to keep budgets and service levels intact.

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Cold storage: Planning for unpredictability

July 2, 2018 · Amid demands for innovation and customer service, public refrigerated warehouses are challenged to provide flexibility and efficiency for a fickle customer base.

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The emerging role for drones in the supply chain

June 27, 2018 · Drones are finding their niche in the supply chain, says Matt Yearling. It just might not be where you expected to find them.

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GreyOrange to Showcase its End-to-End Robotics Logistics Solutions at CeMAT Australia

June 25, 2018 · GreyOrange will showcase the Butler range of robotics solutions at CeMAT Australia 2018, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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The Basics of Warehouse Dock Equipment

June 25, 2018 · The needs for safety, efficiency and detailed data collection are transforming modern docks from mere openings to critical components of an enterprise’s success.

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Omron and Taiwanese collaborative robot company Techman Robot form strategic alliance

June 20, 2018 · Collaborative robots integrated with Omron's other factory automation products will 'realize a manufacturing environment where humans and machines work in harmony.'

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Three end-of-arm robotic companies become OnRobot

June 20, 2018 · Perception Robotics (US), OptoForce (Hungary) and On Robot (Denmark) merge to create fully integrated products with combined user interfaces.

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North American machine vision market sets new records

June 20, 2018 · Market grows 19% in first quarter of 2018.

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ABI Research outlines eight technologies that will transform manufacturing

June 20, 2018 · Research identifies vendor challenges and solutions for 'new-future' technologies including robotics, blockchain, AI and edge analytics.

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XPO and Nestlé herald partnership for U.K.-based digital warehouse of the future

June 18, 2018 · The 638,000 square-foot DC, which XPO described as “a warehouse of the future," is located at the new SEGRO East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park in Leicestershire and will mainly be occupied by Nestlé for its consumer packaged goods, such as Kit Kat, Maggi, and Nescafe. The DC will also be used as a testbed environment for XPO technology prototypes, XPO said.

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