Topic: Technology

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The 2020 Top 10 Materials Handling System Suppliers

August 27, 2020 · Although the year promises to paint a different picture, the industry continued to build upon record growth in 2019.

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Warehouse Execution Systems to Encompass Wide-Ranging Distribution Center Solutions

August 21, 2020 · Warehouse Execution Systems providers say the software orchestrates the overall flow of work across all distribution center resources and is increasingly employing artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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Warehouse Picking During the COVID-19 Pandemic with a Fetch Robotics Cart

August 10, 2020 · These are the emerging technologies that can help workers, customers practice social distancing more successfully intelligent automation, IoT and 5G may have come on the scene at precisely the right time.

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Podcast: eKAMI Reskills Coal Miners for Machining and Automation Careers

July 29, 2020 · Displaced workers trained in hard and soft skills for CNC operation and robotics.

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Waypoint Robotics and AHS announce integrator partnership

July 29, 2020 · As a select Waypoint Certified Systems Integrator, AHS will be able to offer Waypoint's full fleet of industrial-strength, omnidirectional AMRs to its valued customer base as part of a fully integrated automated material handling solution.

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UPS Ecommerce Fulfillment Strategy for Creating the Supply Chain Warehouse of the Future

July 22, 2020 · UPS, one of the world's largest parcel delivery services, is redesigning its fulfillment processes to meet new challenges, inside and outside the warehouse.

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Don’t Miss Our Annual Modern Materials Handling Virtual Summit

July 15, 2020 · Join MMH & MH247 this week and learn about automation, robotics, software and mobility and how they enable warehouse/DC operations to fully recover and stay ahead of the competition during this pandemic.

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ABB Recycles and Remanufactures Thousands of Old Robots

July 15, 2020 · Remanufacturing enables existing robot users to sell inactive or legacy robots to ABB with an attractive buy back service, rather than scrapping them or leaving them unused in a corner of the factory.

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DHL Supply Chain inks deal with Siemens Healthineers

July 13, 2020 · DHL officials said that this collaboration will have a sharp emphasis on digital and robotics technology usage, in order for the Siemens Healthineers supply chain, specifically its U.S.-based Customer Service Material Logistics Unit, to provide continuous quality and cost improvements, which, in turn, are expected to result in strong delivery performance and customer satisfaction levels.

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Robotics Finds Its Place in Fulfillment

July 9, 2020 · Robotics has gained rapid traction in the last few years of economic growth and low unemployment, as companies began implementing as a means of increasing productivity and coping with the labor crunch. Now the COVID-19 disruption has changed the unemployment picture, but vendors still see a pressing need for innovation.

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Automation Is a Complement, Not a Replacement for Human Workers

July 2, 2020 · As part of the automation evolution, it is key to create an operating environment that combines excellent technology with an engaged and motivated workforce.

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Other Voices: Mobile robots in the time of Coronavirus

July 1, 2020 · No matter the current economic conditions, efficiency, quick deployment, and getting the most ROI will remain top priorities for those considering robotics and automation.

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The 6 River Systems Fulfillment Solution

June 26, 2020 · Fulfillment operators need to scale quickly and cost-effectively to meet growing demand—yet finding and retaining quality warehouse personnel is getting more difficult and seasonal hires take time to train; especially if you’re trying to leverage automation technologies.

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Amazon Acquires Autonomous Technology Company Zoox

June 26, 2020 · Amazon.com Inc has agreed to pay over $1 billion to buy self-driving startup Zoox Inc, a move that will expand the e-commerce giant's reach in autonomous-vehicle transportation technology.

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The Post-Pandemic Warehouse and Distribution Center Workplace

June 26, 2020 · As the economy begins to recover, distribution center and warehouse operators will be challenged with not just operating efficiently, but safely - emerging technologies may help 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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MHS Announces Expanded Autonomous Mobile Robot Capabilities

June 24, 2020 · MHS, a single-source provider of material handling automation and software solutions, announces its expanded portfolio of autonomous mobile robot (AMR) capabilities.

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DHL Supply Chain, Blue Yonder, and Microsoft team up for robotics collaboration

June 24, 2020 · The companies said that this platform significantly reduces integration time and programming efforts, in order to on-board new automation devices into warehouse facilities, which, in turn, provides shippers with more flexibility in selecting robotics systems geared towards their specific business needs, while leveraging Microsoft Azure IoT and cloud platform services.

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Manufacturing Institute Sees Demand for Reskilled Workers

June 24, 2020 · eKentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute (eKAMI) students, including displaced coal miners, find jobs during school closure; eKAMI's focus on reskilling workers extends to staff, who leverage 3D printers to build and donate masks for frontline healthcare workers.

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The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) launches five new virtual events

June 18, 2020 · RIA Robotics Week announced as trade group moves fall conferences online.

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