Topic: Mobile & Wireless

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HMS Networks upgrades wireless system for Mercedes-Benz AGVs

April 26, 2024 · Mercedes-Benz turned to HMS Networks to upgrade their Ludwigsfelde, Germany factory’s AGV wireless control network in order to meet the 2027 EU Machinery Regulation deadline.

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Warehouse/DC Automation & Technology: It’s “go time” for investment

March 20, 2023 · In our latest Special Digital Issue, Logistics Management has curated several feature stories that neatly encapsulate the rise of automated systems and related technologies that are revolutionizing how warehouse and DC operations work.

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AMRs, AGVs, & VGVs A Side-by-Side Comparison

May 24, 2021 · See what they are, how each works, and why the industry has moved on from AGVs & VGVs automation to fully autonomous, high-capacity AMR equipment.

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Warehouse Mobility Makes a Move

February 10, 2021 · Mobile devices are getting significant upgrades that will improve point-of-use and enterprise productivity. Advances range from the move to Android systems to a consolidation of form factors while trying out some new ones, and the debut of platforms that make the link to enterprise systems.

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Sensor-driven technology to enforce social distancing

January 13, 2021 · Sensor-driven technologies can help keep your operation in business.

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Port Logistics Group and Locus Robotics team up for robot deployment effort

December 14, 2020 · The companies said that this collaboration will augment warehouse productivity, order pick accuracy, and workplace ergonomics and safety.

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The Post-Pandemic DC

July 9, 2020 · As the economy begins to recover, distribution center operators will be challenged with not just operating efficiently, but safely. Emerging technologies may aid in the effort.

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World Economic Forum Names ProGlove a Technology Pioneer

June 24, 2020 · Innovator of data capture solutions recognized for potential to impact supply chains globally.

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Software remains a top priority at Modex 2020

March 23, 2020 · As fulfillment requirements become more complex, software rises to the challenge of enabling automated systems

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DHL Supply Chain expands partnership with Locus Robotics

March 16, 2020 · The key component of this expanded partnership, according to DHL, is ten new, nationwide deployments of the Locus AMR solution, through and Expanded Multi-Site Services Agreement. Today, DHL Supply Chain has roughly 100 bots deployed in two locations, according to Jim Gehr, President, Retail, at DHL Supply Chain North America. Gehr added that with this announcement, DHL is targeting that number to be roughly 1,000 by the end of 2020.

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Real-time location technology sees the space between

February 6, 2020 · After decades of steady progress, the industry prepares for a flood of technology to capture and act upon real-time location of assets, people and goods.

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Logistics Service Providers and the Benefit of 5G Technology

January 9, 2020 · 5G, the fifth generation of cellular technology, isn't an inapplicable concept or technology - it's going to be widely adopted across multiple industries, including logistics, and has the potential to transform how your business operates.

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Other Voices: Staying Connected to Harness the Potential of Industry 4.0 for Warehouse Operations

December 9, 2019 · Warehouse-specific connectivity issues must be dealt with at a holistic level, assessing the operation in terms of physical layout as well as by kind, size and location of goods, anticipated movement of goods, mobile devices, integration of historical trending data, and other related variables.

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Next-Generation Data Capture Emerges

April 4, 2019 · New types of “edge” technologies promise new options for real-time location insights. Learn how these emerging forms of data capture might supplement traditional AIDC as well as the importance of software platforms, analytics and applications that take advantage of real-time location data.

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5G & the Future of Connectivity: 7 Industries the New Wireless Technology Could Transform

March 25, 2019 · The next generation of wireless technology could affect a wide range of industries, from manufacturing to transportation services to supply chain management.

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ABI Research: Short-range wireless solutions require new approaches in smart manufacturing

November 14, 2018 · Research suggests industrial and manufacturing environments need to prepare for a 'long-term transformation rather than an overnight success story.'

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Material Handling & Logistics Conference: Day 2.

September 13, 2018 · Can we talk about robots? And, not just robots. Let’s add Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to the conversation, all of which have been on the menu at this year’s conference.

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IoT, the talent shortage and robotics

July 27, 2018 · In its 4th annual survey of manufacturers and distributors, Sikich finds that companies are facing many challenges; answers are elusive.

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Fetch Robotics partners with Ricoh USA

March 29, 2018 · Partnership leverages worldwide technical resources to support growing autonomous mobile robot market.

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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.

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