Topic: Materials Handling

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Materials Handling Innovation Matters More Than Ever

May 17, 2018 · This is no longer your father’s materials handling industry. Leading suppliers are developing a culture of innovation, leading to new solutions for new challenges.

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Year in review: 2017 System Reports

December 28, 2017 · A look at Modern Materials Handling's 2017 cover stories highlights each company's unique journey and common goals.

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Year in Review: Top materials handling news in 2017

December 28, 2017 · The industry's momentum continues to build, even as it changes shape to adapt to technology; acquisitions across technology competencies have heralded the arrival of Consolidation 2.0, while automation and cybersecurity shake up the way players throughout the supply chain do business.

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MHPN Readers’ Choice Products of the Year winners announced

December 14, 2017 · Nearly 1,300 readers voted in 13 categories for the best innovations in materials handling equipment.

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Seegrid partners with Bell and Howell to expand service support for self-driving industrial vehicles

November 14, 2017 · Bell and Howell to service autonomous pallet trucks and tow tractors for Seegrid customers across North America.

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IDTechEx research explores how mobile robots will transform materials handling

July 31, 2017 · From forklifts to mobile picking robots to automated last-mile delivery, new technologies will either perish or they will reshape the industry.

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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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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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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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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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Get the Right Lift Truck for the Job

August 24, 2016 · A growing number of low-cost lift trucks offer new avenues for pairing equipment and applications, but less cautious buyers might find that small up-front costs come at a steep price. Selecting the proper lift truck, lift truck tips 2016, Choosing the right Lift Truck

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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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North American robotics market records strongest opening quarter ever

April 28, 2016 · Growth in non-automotive industries soars, robot sales for materials handling applications up 6%.

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Global material handling robotics market to exceed $20 billion by 2019

March 30, 2016 · Technavio research indicates food and beverage segment will see fastest growth.

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North American robotics market sets new records in 2015

February 12, 2016 · Materials handling among fastest-growing segments as 2015 orders increased 14% in units and 11% in dollars over 2014's record year.

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Hyster-Yale Group and Balyo sign agreement to market lift truck robotics

January 14, 2016 · Balyo specializes in autonomous driving forklifts based on standard trucks that navigate without external infrastructure.

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Industrial robotics market expected to reach $41 billion by 2020

October 28, 2015 · Materials handling is the largest segment by function in the industrial robotics market.

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QComp Technologies celebrates 25th anniversary

September 28, 2015 · Automation integrator specializes in material handling automation solutions.

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Industrial robotics market to reach $44.48 billion by 2020

May 25, 2015 · Food and beverage is among the three industrial segments expected to lead overall demand for industrial robots.

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