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Machine vision sales in North America grow 10% in Q1 2014
Components, cameras, lighting and software each up by 25% or more.

Robotics: Adding degrees of freedom
Whether upstream, downstream or elbow-to-elbow, robots and humans are working together to overcome challenges in warehouses and distribution centers.

UPS and FedEx Researching Delivery Drones That Could Compete With Amazon
I would be shocked if a companies like UPS and FedEx aren't considering this," says Ryan Calo, a law professor specializing in drones and robotics. "If you want to compete...

Big Picture: Manufacturing makes a comeback; Materials handling is there
North American manufacturers are expanding operations and increasing output. Here's how the materials handling industry is enabling the emerging comeback.

A3 to address Congressional Robotics Caucus on how robots save and create jobs
Association for Advancing Automation president Jeff Burnstein to speak at July 25 briefing.

Robot report predicts significant growth in coming decade
U.S. growth projections are particularly high, from a $2.5b market in 2011 to $9b in 2021.

RoboBusiness Leadership Summit: Future of robotics unveiled
Suppliers, end-users and researchers have identified warehousing, distribution and manufacturing as the most promising growth areas for robotic applications.

Bastian Solutions celebrates its 60th anniversary
Bastian Solutions continues to grow at a rapid pace with 18 U.S. offices and 7 international offices.

Robotic layer picker increases safety, quality and productivity
Nestlé turns to an integrated robotic layer picking solution to transform workplace safety and significantly improved the productivity of mixed case palletizing.

How automation improves warehousing and materials handling
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...

Automation: Growth via software and conveyors
Known for its AS/RS systems, viastore is positioning itself to grow with software and conveyors

Adept Technology applies open source ROS software
Adept Technology, a leading provider of intelligent robots and autonomous mobile solutions, today announced a collaboration with Willow Garage to deliver solutions for manufacturing and industrial applications harnessing the strength...

Automated storage plugs into productivity
Online electronics retailer upgrades its DC with automated storage system to keep up with increase in sales.

Georgia Tech receives $1 million donation to advance robotics research in manufacturing
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
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...

Fazer Bakeries implements gantry robot systems with warehouse automation
Casebook 2012: Automated solutions ensure efficient handling and timely delivery of perishable goods.

Warehousing & DC Equipment Update: Automation’s evolving role
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...

Robotics: Kiva Systems opens new world headquarters
Robotics company celebrated ribbon-cutting at new 160,000-square-foot facility in North Reading, Mass.

Kiva robots receive software upgrade
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.

The State of Automation
Technology and innovation inside the four walls are changing the face of inventory management and transportation operations. Are you ready for the brave, new world?



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