2020 MHI Spring Meetings canceled due to COVID-19
March 16, 2020
Due to the growing concern about COVID-19, MHI is canceling the Spring Meetings originally scheduled to be held at the Westin Charlotte from April 26-29.
CEMA reports January 2020 orders down 6.54% compared to January 2019
March 16, 2020
January 2020 shipments decreased by 14% when compared to January 2019 billed sales.
Life Cycle Engineering introduces maintenance planning and scheduling certification
March 16, 2020
Life Cycle Institute, the human performance practice at Life Cycle Engineering (LCE), has added a Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Certification (PSC) to its portfolio of educational resources for asset-intensive manufacturers and facilities seeking to adopt work management best practices.
Call for applications: 2020 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award
March 16, 2020
Submissions due by June 15 for program recognizing implementation of reusable transport packaging solutions
ISM member survey takes a deep dive on how coronavirus is altering global supply chains
March 13, 2020
A survey issued this week by the Tempe, Ariz.-based Institute for Supply Management (ISM) took a deep dive into how supply chains dealing with coronavirus, as it continues to wreak havoc on their supply chain operations.
Taking hard hits and earning respect: Peyton and Archie Manning share leadership lessons
March 12, 2020
Wednesday keynote emphasizes teamwork, preparation, collaboration and flexibility.
Defying the odds, Modex celebrates 75th year with raucous Industry Night
March 12, 2020
In the face of adversity, MHI celebrated its 75th anniversary at MHI Industry Night with Colin Jost on Wednesday, and crowned the winners of the annual MHI Innovation Awards.
Interroll Unveils New Products, Platforms and Solutions
March 12, 2020
In an effort to supply operations of all kinds with efficient and flexible solutions, Interroll (Booth 3803) has introduced a new platform-based approach to its proven conveyor and sortation products.
From MHI: See you at ProMat
March 11, 2020
Today marks the conclusion of Modex 2020, four days of comprehensive problem solving and networking to provide solutions to the complex manufacturing and supply chain challenges faced by industry today.
Make your plans for ProMat 2021
March 11, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak impacted attendance at Modex 2020, but MHI is looking ahead to a record-breaking ProMat 2021—the industry’s premier supply chain event. ProMat will once again be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, April 12-15, 2021.
Custom forklift attachment adds safety and productivity at stamping plant
March 11, 2020
An hour-long, three-person job is now completed by one forklift driver in 20 minutes.
Open Sky Group sees brisk and changing interest in labor software
March 11, 2020
Open Sky Group (Booth 7370), a global specialist in the Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software) supply chain platform, continues to see healthy interest in WMS and labor management system (LMS) solutions, said VP of Marketing Darcy Reeves during a booth visit.
CEMA reports estimated 2019 shipments totaled $16.6 billion, down 1.3%
March 11, 2020
New orders in 2019 were $448 million more than 2018, representing an increase of 2.8%.
TREW demonstrates the power of the TREWflow anti-gravity conveyor
March 11, 2020
TREW Hilmot (Booth 9602) is demonstrating its MDR TREWflow “anti-gravity” conveyor at Modex this week.
Productive Robotics’ showcases collaborative robots
March 11, 2020
Cobot provider Productive Robotics (Booth 6685) highlighted its American-made OB7 collaborative robots or “cobots” as a means of easily creating safe, efficient automated processes.
MiR launches faster, shorter and narrower MiR250
March 11, 2020
Mobile Industrial Robots (Booth 9435) launched the MiR250, a collaborative autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that is faster, safer and more agile for operations where space is at a premium.
Vecna Robotics’ technology transcends traditional automation
March 11, 2020
Vecna Robotics (Booth 9807) is showcasing its innovative, autonomous materials handling solutions this week at Modex.
AutoGuide introduces the heavy-payload MAX-N15
March 11, 2020
AutoGuide (Booth 3403) is exhibiting its highest payload autonomous mobile robot tugger, the MAX-N15, with up to 15,000 pounds towing capacity.
Keynote: MHI’s Industry Report panel gives insights on addressing talent gaps
March 11, 2020
The 2020 report, the seventh in a series of MHI Annual Industry Reports developed in collaboration with Deloitte, is titled “Embracing the Digital Mindset: Connecting Data, Talent and Technology in Digital Supply Chains.”
Tompkins Robotics’ t-Sort tackles micro-fulfillment
March 11, 2020
Tompkins Robotics (Booth 9002) can set up its t-Sort unit and parcel sortation system in a customer facility just as fast as it set it up for Modex.
