Robotic piece-picking gets smarter with new AI software at RightHand Robotics
April 10, 2018
Just one year after its debut, the stationary piece-picking robots from RightHand Robotics (Booth B4087) for warehousing and fulfillment centers continue to evolve to address the individual unit handling needs...
Augmented Reality Maintenance for Distribution Centers
April 10, 2018
Real-time audio-visual connection to off-site support helps customers decrease unplanned downtime and reduce service costs.
Universal Logic displays Neocortex G2R cells
April 10, 2018
At a press conference on Tuesday, Universal Logic (Booth C2463) discussed two of its Neocortex G2R (goods-to-robot) cells, which are on display.
NextShift Robotics unveils new robotics system
April 9, 2018
NextShift Robotics (Booth C2363) is unveiling their new robotics system for use in eCommerce warehouses and cellular manufacturing. NextShift new product at modex, NextShift Robotics products, NexShift new Robotics System
Host of services, technologies showcased at Tompkins International
April 9, 2018
Jim Tompkins, CEO of Tompkins International (Booth B727), said that in spite of his entrepreneurial ventures into distribution and technology businesses, his supply chain consulting, implementation and integration is still...
Robotics at a tipping point revisited – Piece picking robots
April 9, 2018
While much of the action has been in mobile collaborative robotics, piece picking robots are finding their niche.
The Robots are Coming to the Warehouse Dock
April 6, 2018
From AGVs to exoskeleton suits, the robotics on today's warehouse and DC docks aim to help shippers operate more efficiently in an increasingly competitive distribution environment. Robotics in the loading...
Vecna Robotics Partners With RightHand Robotics
April 3, 2018
At MIDEX 2018, the companies will showcase collaborative solutions to streamline intralogistics and material handling processes.
Fetch Robotics partners with Ricoh USA
March 29, 2018
Partnership leverages worldwide technical resources to support growing autonomous mobile robot market.
Robotics Materials Handling: The Future is Closer Than You Think
March 26, 2018
Robotics are being applied at a rapid rate inside warehouse, DC and fulfillment operations around the U.S.—and it may already be happening at yours.
FedEx partners with Vecna Robotics as part of automation growth strategy
March 23, 2018
Video highlights autonomous tuggers in FedEx facility as featured in the New York Times.
Attendance soars for spring’s Pack Expo East
March 21, 2018
Philadelphia event to welcome more than 6,000 attendees, 400 exhibitors.
Robotics at a tipping point
March 12, 2018
3PL GEODIS is the latest example of how the materials handling industry is adopting robotics.
60 Seconds with Pieter Abbeel, professor at University of California Berkeley
March 9, 2018
Modern Materials Handling staff sat down with Pieter Abbeel to discuss the state of the robotics industry.
XPO Logistics Introduces Cloud-Based Warehouse Management Software Platform
March 5, 2018
WMx is geared towards mobile devices and paves the way for the "rapid development and integration of automation and robotics," said XPO Logistics.
Pearson Packaging Systems completes acquisition of Flexicell
March 2, 2018
Acquisition combines technical expertise in robotic automation and secondary packaging integration.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) / Inventory Management Technology: 6 Trends for the Modern Age
March 1, 2018
Here's how the next generation of warehouse and inventory management systems are evolving to help logistics operations operate more efficiently and improve their bottom lines in our brave, new digital...
2018 Warehouse/Distribution Center Equipment Survey: Automation & Robotics Lead Robust Outlook
March 1, 2018
Our annual survey reveals a bullish outlook for continued material handling investments, with enthusiasm extending into newer technologies such as robotics as well as warehouse control system software and the...
Modex 2018 Product Preview
February 28, 2018
The Supply Chain Group editorial team offers Logistics Management readers a preview of the latest warehouse and distribution center management equipment, automation and software products that will be introduced on...
Advanced Robotics Developments Produce Game-Changing Innovations for Material Handling Industry
February 6, 2018
Coupling the advances in computer vision with the increase in computing power and adding the advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence, robotic systems are becoming more capable every day...