Automate Forward: Robotics Vendors Show Latest Products at Virtual Event
March 26, 2021
In addition to A3's rebranding and numerous exhibits, the virtual Automate Forward event included some notable product announcements.
Libiao Robotics Partners With Körber Supply Chain for Autonomous Mobile Sorting Robots
March 25, 2021
The K.Move AutoSort Mobile – Powered by Libiao combines Libiao Robotics' mobile sorting robots with Körber's supply chain integration expertise.
BlueBotics, Fetch, and Teradyne Take Top Spots in ABI’s Autonomous Material Handling Ranks
March 25, 2021
ABI Research has named the top 10 autonomous mobile robot providers as the market for automated materials handling continues to grow.
Cargo Cove Chooses RaaS Provider inVia Robotics for Warehouse Execution System
March 25, 2021
To keep up with accelerated e-commerce demand, logistics provider Cargo Cove is rolling out inVia warehouse optimization systems, including its AI-based inVia Logic and inVia Picker mobile robots.
Collaborative Mobile Robotics Transform Fulfillment Operations
March 24, 2021
Transform fulfillment with the flexibility to meet increased demand and reduce costs.
The Raymond Corp. Seeks Proposals for Supply Chain University Research Program
March 20, 2021
The University Research Program is in its fifth phase of accepting proposals for grants to discover innovative solutions for the material handling industry.
AutoStore Unveils Innovation Hub to Test and Replicate Supply Chain Environments
March 18, 2021
Norwegian robot company AutoStore has opened its Innovation Hub in Karmøy, Norway, to test automation and replicate a range of in-store and warehouse environments.
Dissecting the Startup Buzz Around Robotics in Distribution Centers
March 11, 2021
Investors place big bets on young startups offering tech like robotics for distribution centers. For investors, it’s attractive because of e-commerce growth and the efficiency gains that can be...
OnRobot Launches New Grippers; Execs Bullish on Human-Robot Collaboration in 2021
March 11, 2021
OnRobot says that light industrial robot and cobot users are increasingly looking for ease of use more than just safety in applications. The company said its new magnetic and electric...
CEVA Logistics Deploys Berkshire Grey’s Robotic Sortation System
March 3, 2021
Robotic Product Sortation and Identification system gives CEVA the capacity to process more than 5.5 million packages annually at its Vancouver facility.
Gap Inc. to Build Texas Distribution Center to Meet Digital Shopping Demand
February 24, 2021
Gap to build new distribution center in Longview, Texas, to meet demand for digital shopping.
Robotics Company Berkshire Grey to Merge With Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp.
February 24, 2021
Robotics company Berkshire Grey has announced a business combination with Revolution Acceleration Acquisition Corp. The planned merger with the special-purpose acquisition company or SPAC will lead to a publicly listed...
Amazon’s Last-Mile MIT CTL Routing Research Challenge
February 22, 2021
The primary goal of the Last Mile Routing Research Challenge is to encourage participants to develop innovative approaches leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and other non-conventional...
Supply Chain Leaders Learn From Today’s Ecommerce Challenges to Provide Future Innovation and Growth
February 19, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated ecommerce demands to levels that weren't expected until 2025, so how can supply chain leaders get up to speed, and fast?
Locus Robotics Announces $150M Series E Funding Round
February 18, 2021
Locus Robotics, a leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, this week announced $150 million in Series E funding, led by Tiger Global Management and BOND. The round builds...
Labor Management Systems Solutions Increasingly Important, Even With the Move to More Automation
February 17, 2021
Labor management system solutions are different today than those a decade ago, they integrate with more systems, have mobile user interfaces, and use advanced analytics, they are increasingly important with...
Ahold Delhaize USA Expands Micro-Fulfillment Capabilities
February 16, 2021
Ahold Delhaize USA companies, including Peapod Digital Labs, tap Swisslog solution and AutoStore technology in new pilot of micro-fulfillment automation solution
60 Seconds with Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC
February 15, 2021
Modern Material Handling editors sat down with Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC to discuss Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) and other related topics.
Kwik Trip Takes a Fresh Approach to Bakery Distribution
February 15, 2021
Kwik Trip automated order fulfillment in its new baking facility with a rapid, scalable automated order picking solution designed to meet rising demand and guarantee freshness for its bakery products...
Fizyr and AWL to Collaborate on Robotic Piece Picking
February 11, 2021
Strategic partnership to offer high-end robotic solutions, especially for the logistics market.
