Topic: Robotics

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Behind the Koerber Group/HighJump acquisition

November 20, 2017 · With its second U.S. acquisition in six months, European technology leader, Koerber Group pushes further into the North American market.

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New Supply Chain Technology Best Practices

October 18, 2017 · New breakthrough developments, such as drones and driverless vehicles, seem to be everywhere.

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The Big Picture: Business as Unusual

October 11, 2017 · A selection of innovative new business models illustrates how the warehousing, distribution and supply chain industries are finding creative ways to ensure success.

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IAM Robotics awarded first patent for warehouse picking robots

September 27, 2017 · Robotics industry moves further into robotics for warehousing and distribution applications

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ABI Research: Manufacturer adoption of collaborative robots is strong

August 31, 2017 · 13% have collaborative systems already, and another 15% expect to have collaborative robots at work within the next 12 months.

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Automation: What’s at the heart of your system?

August 30, 2017 · While automated equipment at today’s warehouses can be at the heart of their success, any single piece of automation needs to be balanced with upstream and downstream processes, raising the importance of software to sync the flow of work and ensure the heart of the system keeps ticking.

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The Evolving Distribution Center Technology Stack

June 14, 2017 · With the growth of e-commerce, the technology stack for distribution centers is expanding. We explore why WES/WCS software is gaining prominence and share how operations are expanding their use of data science.

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Modernizing supply chains critical to operational efficiency, experts say

May 19, 2017 · Supply chain efficiency is becoming the key operational differentiator for companies competing in a worldwide market place that increasingly is ignoring traditional borders and limitations. Every dollar and every minute small businesses spend on the supply chain helps make every link in that supply chain more durable.

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The Evolution of the Digital Supply Chain

May 5, 2017 · Everyone is talking about terms like digitization, Industry 4.0 and digital supply chain management, but what sort of technologies fall under these broad terms, and how will they change the management capabilities at our disposal? To find out, we talked to some noted supply chain analysts, consultants and technology executives and gathered six digital trends to watch.

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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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Mobile robot improves Elos Medtech Pinol’s production flow

October 13, 2016 · As the flow of materials through production has become faster and steadier, the company’s employee downtime has been eliminated.

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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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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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Modex Wrap Up: The robots are here …. now what?

April 11, 2016 · What are we to make of all the attention on robots at Modex? Are we at the crest of the usual hype cycle, or on the cusp of widespread adoption?

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Modex attendees were on a mission

April 7, 2016 · From cutting-edge robotics to user-friendly software to state-of-the art storage equipment, exhibitors at this premier trade show clearly put their best feet forward when presenting themselves to the 25,000+ attendees.

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Innovation Award winners announced at Modex Industry Night

April 7, 2016 · Winning products and technologies recognized for quantifiable and sustainable ROI, cost savings and customer satisfaction.

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IAM Robotics launches fully autonomous mobile picking robot

April 4, 2016 · IAM Robotics (Booth 4071) introduced itself to the world and unveiled Swift, its autonomous mobile picking robot. Named one of four finalists for the show’s “Best New Innovation” award, the company is giving live demonstrations of its breakthrough technology at the show.

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Industrial robotics market in heavy industries to grow at 6.2% CAGR during 2016-2020

February 23, 2016 · Material handling robots segment accounted for nearly 47% of the global industrial robotics market in heavy industries in 2015.

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Mobile robot colleagues on wheels

January 1, 2016 · Collaborative robots increase productivity and worker safety for high-mix, low-volume manufacturer.

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RoboUniverse conference and expo makes west coast debut

December 9, 2015 · Conference includes a track devoted to the use of robotics in manufacturing and logistics.

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