Topic: Events

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HxGN Live Smart Manufacturing Slated to Head to Motor City in May

February 13, 2020 · Part of the HxGN LIVE series, Hexagon's annual digital solutions conference, this event will feature smart factory solutions for anyone in manufacturing.

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Automate 2021 sees record number of early sign ups

August 12, 2019 · More than 500 exhibitors are expected at the next Automate, the first since the show's move to its new home in Detroit.

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ProMat 2021: 35,700 square feet secured in Robotics & Automation Solution Center

July 31, 2019 · The exhibit pre-selection for the new Robotics & Automation Solution Center at ProMat 2021 attracted 51 exhibitors who selected 35,700 square feet of exhibit space.

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MHI to hold pre-selection event for new Robotics and Automation Solution Center at ProMat 2021

June 10, 2019 · Lease deadline for the pre-selection event is July 17.

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NextGen Supply Chain Conference 2019 Highlights

June 5, 2019 · Held at the iconic Chicago Athletic Club, this two-day conference brought together a broad spectrum of supply chain experts, academics, vendors and senior-level executives to discuss what’s coming around the next corner for supply chain management.

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Automate 2019 Closes Last Show in Chicago With Record Attendance and Leads

May 1, 2019 · Hundreds of exhibitors have already reserved space for 2021 in Detroit, Innovative Mechatronic Systems wins 2019 Launch Pad Startup Competition.

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MHI Innovation Award winners announced

April 11, 2019 · MHI Industry Night hands awards to innovators, young professionals and a few lucky others.

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MHI’s annual report sees inflection point, investment spike, for digital technologies

April 10, 2019 · Panelists highlight an industry ready to move forward with the next stages of adopting digital technologies.

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See you at Modex 2020; ProMat 2021 to debut new Robotics & Automation Solutions Center

April 10, 2019 · With a record number of exhibitors and attendees seen at ProMat 2019, MHI anticipates more of the same at Modex 2020—the industry's premier supply chain event.

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Geek+ brings autonomous mobile robots to warehousing, order fulfillment applications worldwide

April 9, 2019 · Geek+ (Booth N6327) is introducing a variety of autonomous mobile robots for warehousing and order fulfillment—including e-commerce applications—in its exhibit.

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Acquisitions enable MHS to become single-source system supplier

April 9, 2019 · In a press conference on Tuesday, MHS (Booth N6539) detailed how key acquisitions of multiple controls, software and equipment providers—including Atronix, VanRiet and OCM—expand the company's offerings in products, capacity and R&D innovations.

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Waypoint Robotics launches omni-directional autonomous mobile robot

April 8, 2019 · At a press conference Monday, Waypoint Robotics (Booth S3588) announced the addition of MAV3K, an autonomous mobile robot with a 3,000-pound carrying capacity, to its line of omni-directional, industrial strength robots for the manufacturing workforce.

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Knapp announces new mobile robot, partnerships

April 8, 2019 · Knapp (Booth S1231) showcased its new OSR Shuttle Evo+, a flexible, scalable and reliable autonomous mobile robotics solution.

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RightHand Robotics unveils next-generation RightPick2

April 8, 2019 · RightHand Robotics, a leader in autonomous robotic piece-picking solutions, announced the release of RightPick2, the company's next-generation, integrated software and hardware product platform at Booth S2397.

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Productive Robotics introduces full line of teachable cobots

April 8, 2019 · Productive Robotics, Inc. is unveiling its full line of next-generation teachable collaborative robots (cobots) at ProMat 2019 at Booth N6957.

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MHI to feature new Robotics and Automation Solution Center at ProMat 2021

April 8, 2019 · ProMat 2021 will feature a new Robotics and Automation Solution Center in the North Hall of McCormick Place.

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Automate 2019 introduces “Automation Works!” day to help manufacturers, exhibitors fill open jobs

March 20, 2019 · Last day of the April 8-11 show in Chicago will include theater sessions focused on working in automation and the chance for job seekers to connect with exhibitors looking for new employees.

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Preview some of the innovations you will see at ProMat 2019

February 5, 2019 · During the week of April 8, Chicago’s McCormick Place will open its doors and welcome ProMat 2019, an expo for the manufacturing, distribution and supply chain industries, sponsored by MHI.

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A3 announces call for 2019 Automate Launch Pad Startup Competition

January 16, 2019 · Entrepreneurs vie for $10,000 cash award, spotlight at the April 8-11 Automate show and conference.

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Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2018

January 2, 2019 · In a healthy but fiercely competitive landscape, technology continues to play a pivotal role in the ongoing digital transformation of supply chains big and small.

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