Topic: Events

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Modex software wrap-up: Vendors reposition on software to drive improvement for automated DCs

April 13, 2018 · The evolution of software continues to blur the lines between familiar acronyms and emerging capabilities.

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Fetch Robotics introduces two mobile robot solutions

April 10, 2018 · Fetch Robotics (Booth B4835) announced it has expanded its VirtualConveyor family of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) with the addition of CartConnect and RollerTop robots.

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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 of e-commerce and omni-channel retailers.

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Tompkins Robotics, a division of Tompkins International, partners with RightHand Robotics

April 10, 2018 · Tompkins Robotics (Booth B727), a division of Tompkins International, and RightHand Robotics (Booth B4087), a leader in robotic piece-picking solutions, announced today a collaboration that will combine the world's first portable, automated sortation system, t-Sort, with RightPick, robotic piece-picking systems, providing unmatched flexibility and throughput for e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment.

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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.

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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

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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 going strong—and is busier than ever.

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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.

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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 this year’s trade show floor.

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Pack Expo Las Vegas expected to eclipse records

September 1, 2017 · Show producer PMMI projects record attendance and exhibitors, outlines new and returning features.

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MHI announces plans for new Solution Center at Modex 2018

May 15, 2017 · Modex 2018 to feature first-ever Smart City Logistics and Connected Supply Chain Solution Centers.

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Automate 2017 show breaks records

April 25, 2017 · The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has announced that the Automate 2017 show and conference broke all previous attendance records with show attendance of 12,960 people, which is a 37% increase over 2015.

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Materials handling clockspeed

April 13, 2017 · Innovation, new business models and new alliances were on display at Promat. It’s a whole new world.

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RightHand Robotics unveils innovative piece-picking solution

April 4, 2017 · RightHand Robotics (Booth S1891) is demonstrating RightPick, a combined hardware and software solution that handles the key task of picking individual items or “piece-picking.”

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SI Systems’ new A-Frame dispenses to fill 2,200 orders per hour

April 4, 2017 · The new Dispen-SI-matic A-Frame dispenses inventory into variable-sized shipping containers common to omni-channel

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Knapp integrates vision-guided robotic picking with pocket sorter

April 3, 2017 · A pocket sorter integrated with vision-system guided robotic picking and a streamlined conveyor system were showcased by Kevin Reader, director of business development and marketing at Knapp Logistics Automation (Booth S1223), in a Monday press conference.

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A3 announces finalists in Automate Launch Pad Startup Competition

March 8, 2017 · Winner will be announced at Automate 2017 and will recieve $10,000 cash prize.

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Robotic Industries Association announces winners of Engelberger Robotics Awards

February 24, 2017 · Automation industry top honor to be presented at Automate 2017 and the International Symposium on Robotics.

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Collaborative robot supports smart manufacturing capabilities

February 3, 2017 · Manufacturer deploys flexible tool for low-volume production.

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The future of materials handling is ….

April 18, 2016 · Final thoughts on Modex 2016

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