Balyo announces 10-year renewal of contract with Hyster-Yale Group
December 19, 2018
Announcement coincides with market launch in Europe of the Hyster-Yale Driven by Balyo™ robotic lift trucks.
RightHand Robotics raises $23M in Series B funding
December 19, 2018
RHR intends to use the funds to expand business and technical teams and broaden its suite of product applications in support of the company's growing customer base.
MHI announces formation of new robotics industry group
December 19, 2018
Members of The Robotics Group are leading manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and component suppliers of robotic solutions designed specifically for warehousing and distribution applications.
Honeywell and Fetch Robotics Deliver Autonomous Mobile Robots to DCs
December 19, 2018
Expands smart robotics portfolio to help warehousing operations fulfill growing e-commerce orders more efficiently.
3PLs are getting into the innovation game
December 10, 2018
Once slow to adopt automation, 3PLs are now leading the way.
Google’s Parent Company Alphabet Will Begin ‘Wing’ Aerial Drone Deliveries in Finland
December 6, 2018
Wing, the Alphabet-owned drone delivery startup, has announced that it will launch a free 10-minute trial distribution service starting in spring 2019 in Finland.
5 Things to Know About NextGen Supply Chain Technology & Innovation
December 5, 2018
In its 2018 Annual Industry Report, MHI advises companies to “think big, but start small” when implementing new technology tools and systems.
How Humans and Robots Will Work Side-by-Side in the Supply Chain
December 5, 2018
Humans and robots can work in harmony to create a safer, more efficient working world, here's what that world might look like.
Vecna Robotics now a standalone company, separates from Vecna Technologies
December 4, 2018
With new business, leadership and investor, the provider of self-driving industrial vehicles plans enhanced production and innovation to meet growing demand.
DHL Supply Chain puts $300M towards integration of emerging technologies Into North America
December 3, 2018
350 of its 430 facilities to receive a technology upgrade, the company says.
Sensors Boost Robot Performance
December 1, 2018
Robots are starting to deliver unprecedented levels of performance. But why now?
Researchers Train Self-Driving on Virtual Roads
December 1, 2018
Programs learn to navigate in digital highways.
Exoskeletons on the Move
December 1, 2018
Sensors, CAD models and human-based designs advance wearable exoskeletons.
North American robotics orders to non-automotive companies surge to new records
November 29, 2018
Automotive (52%) and non-automotive (48%) segments are closer than ever in the history of RIA's reports dating back to 1984.
Truckers Prepare For Era of Self-Driving Autonomous Trucks
November 22, 2018
There is a lot of work being done behind the scenes involving some of the biggest names in and out of transportation, when it comes to driverless cars and trucks.
MSC’s Adams 2018.1 Release Boosts Real-Time Autonomous Vehicle Virtual Testing Accuracy
November 19, 2018
MSC Software has expanded its virtual prototyping capabilities with enhancements to Adams.
IAM Robotics raises $20 million
November 15, 2018
Logistics industry turns to autonomous robotic systems as companies face global labor shortages and changes in consumer habits
ABI Research: Short-range wireless solutions require new approaches in smart manufacturing
November 14, 2018
Research suggests industrial and manufacturing environments need to prepare for a 'long-term transformation rather than an overnight success story.'
Think small when it comes to warehousing
November 13, 2018
The fastest-growing trend in warehousing could be smaller and smaller facilities.
Resilience and innovation at Gap Inc.
November 12, 2018
Just months before the start of the 2016 holiday season, one of Gap Inc.'s distribution centers was destroyed by fire. Here's the story of how resilience and innovation saved the...
