Topic: Automation

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AGVs Roll into a New Role

January 17, 2017 · Equipped with new sensors and smart software, automatic guided vehicles are pursuing and eliminating non-value-added movement of goods in warehouses and DCs.

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Learn How to Make Smart Sortation Automation Decisions

January 16, 2017 · Making smart automation decisions in today's fast-paced distribution center (DC) environments requires careful evaluation of all variables.

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Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2016

December 23, 2016 · For all the political turmoil across the globe, 2016 was by all accounts very good for the supply chain, which saw acquisitions, investments, technological advancements and record growth.

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Industrial robotics market expected to reach $41 billion according to new research report

December 20, 2016 · Articulated robots are the largest segment, accounting for $12.97 billion following increasing usage in packaging and healthcare sectors. Food and beverage industry expected to post highest growth rate at 7%.

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A3 announces 2017 Business Forum and record-breaking industry results

December 19, 2016 · Association for Advancing Automation presents data from daughter organizations Robotic Industries Association (RIA), Motion Control and Motor Association (MCMA) and Automated Imaging Association (AIA).

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FORTE and Power Automation Systems rebranded under Swisslog WDS

November 29, 2016 · Swisslog Warehouse and Distribution Solutions acquired Forte in April 2015 and PAS in April 2016.

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KION completes its acquisition of Dematic

November 14, 2016 · Earlier this month, the KION Group announced that it had successfully completed the acquisition of Dematic. In the announcement, Gordon Riske, chief executive officer of KION Group AG, said that it marked the dawn of a new era for his company, Dematic and their combined companies.

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North American robotics continues record growth

November 2, 2016 · RIA reports the market set new records for the first nine months of 2016.

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GE, Caterpillar invest in Clearpath Robotics

October 17, 2016 · iNovia Capital, Caterpillar Ventures, GE Ventures and previous investors invest $30 million to expand Clearpath's new OTTO Motors division's development of indoor, self-driving materials handling vehicles.

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L’Oreal: To Automate or Not to Automate

October 6, 2016 · Like many global companies, L'Oreal is facing new demands from its customers in a dynamic market; robotic layer picking and slotting software are two of the tools the health and beauty leader is using to stay competitive.

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Teradyne announces new Universal Robots President

October 3, 2016 · Von Hollen previously held senior management roles at Daimler-Benz aerospace, Deutsche Telecom and Pentair.

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Honeywell Completes Acquisition of Intelligrated

August 30, 2016 · As part of Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions division, Intelligrated's automated material handling solutions and software will pair with Honeywell's data capture and workflow performance technology.

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Report forecasts growth in automated truck loading systems

August 24, 2016 · Report highlights key factors influencing the growth of the ATLS market.

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Manufacturer simplifies complexity with collaborative robot

August 19, 2016 · Custom molder uses adaptable robot to increase workforce productivity and serve customers.

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Record number of robots ordered in first half of 2016

August 18, 2016 · Food and consumer goods industries ordered 41% more robots than the same period in 2015.

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Global industrial robotics poised for ‘huge growth’

August 17, 2016 · Study forecasts 15% CAGR through 2020.

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RoboBusiness announces launch of Chief Robotics Officer (CRO) Network Summit

August 2, 2016 · Summit to explore emerging role of CRO, which is to the robotics industry what the CIO was to the computer industry in the early '80s.

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Collaborative robot report predicts ‘phenomenal’ growth

July 14, 2016 · Cobots designed for material handling process represent the most prevalent application of collaborative robots.

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Omron Launches Adept Robots

July 1, 2016 · We are excited to bring to our customers a new line of robots from Omron Adept Technologies that enable complete automation solutions to be designed from a single source.

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Universal Robots hires general manager for Americas region

June 21, 2016 · Douglas Peterson brings more than 25 years of experience in industrial automation and electronics manufacturing.

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