Kollmorgen tests 5G with Ericsson to explore autonomous mobile robot benefits
February 9, 2022
Kollmorgen, which supplies autonomous vehicle tech to companies that offer driverless lift trucks, sees potential benefits in 5G for mobile robots in intralogistics
AIM, leading alliance for AIDC industry standards and advocacy, launches new strategic vision
February 8, 2022
Further establishes organization as the key influencer in advancing the AIDC industry and associated technologies
MHI announces 2022 Innovation Award finalists
February 8, 2022
MHI just released the list of finalists for the 2022 MHI Innovation Award.
Prologis report highlights myriad challenges for industrial real estate market occupiers
February 8, 2022
The most recent edition of the Industrial Business Indicator (IBI), which was issued by San Francisco-based real estate investment trust company Prologis continued to highlight ongoing trends in the industrial real estate sector, relating to vacancy, rents, and space utilization, among other factors.
Mini Case History: Smarter materials transport in the four walls
February 8, 2022
Highly maneuverable, battery-operated motorized vehicles impact efficiency and employee satisfaction at Cotterman Company.
JT Energy Systems acquires stake in NOVUM, targeting lithium battery sustainability
February 8, 2022
Technological cooperation expected to extend battery lifetimes via AI-based analysis of used lithium-ion batteries down to cell level
ABB industrial transformation study shows tie between digitalization and sustainability
February 8, 2022
International survey of 765 decision-makers reveals that while 96 percent believe digitalization is “essential to sustainability,” just 35 percent have implemented Industrial IoT solutions at scale
Novanta partners with MassRobotics to advance next generation of robotics
February 7, 2022
Novanta business units Celera Motion and ATI Industrial Automation will collaborate with MassRobotics to enable innovations in medical/surgical robotics and other applications
Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Surviving on the Supply Chain Highwire
February 4, 2022
On this episode, Stanley Fawcett and Michael Knemeyer discuss what supply chain managers can learn from Cirque du Soleil. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.
MHI industry group launches search engine for protective guarding equipment
February 4, 2022
The Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association (ProGMA) new online tool supports end users looking for the right products for their varying facilities.
ISM report points to Services sector growth in January
February 3, 2022
The reading for the report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—at 59.9 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth)—was off 2.4% compared to December’s 62.3. The Services PMI grew for the 20th consecutive month, with services sector growth intact for 142 of the last 144 months through December.
Modex 2022: Show floor map
February 3, 2022
Modex 2022 is sold out with over 400,000 square feet of exhibit that will be held in the B, C and BC connector exhibit halls which represents just over 1.1 million gross square feet.
Gartner: 61% of supply chain leaders surveyed expect hybrid work model for frontline workers
February 3, 2022
Gartner’s annual Future of Supply Chain Survey highlights transformation towards a human-centric work model
Motion Industries forms automation business brand
February 3, 2022
Comprising its highly specialized value-add engineering divisions—including AMMC, Axis, Braas, F&L, Integro, Kaman Automation and Numatic Engineering—new brand MotionAi is a hi-tech automation solutions provider for industrial automation and emerging automation technologies.
Open Sky Group and Dotcom Distribution wrap up first phase of major transformation project
February 3, 2022
Dotcom Distribution, with implementation services and project management from Open Sky, is deploying Blue Yonder's supply chain solutions and Optricity's slotting solution in a high velocity e-commerce and multi-channel distribution environment
Rite-Hite’s headquarters project goes green with solar panels on building
February 2, 2022
Headquarters project for provider of dock levelers, vehicle restraints and other systems and equipment, on track for completion by early summer in Milwaukee, with multiple sustainability features used, including some from the company's DuctSox subsidiary.
A3: robot sales in North America have strongest year ever in 2021
February 2, 2022
New Association for Advancing Automation (A3) report shows $2 billion in sales for provider of industrial robots in 2021 – up 28% over 2020
ZAPI GROUP acquires BlueBotics
February 2, 2022
BlueBotics offers natural navigation technology for AGVs and AMRs.
Loadsmart lands $200 million in Series D financing
February 1, 2022
Freight technology company also offers a standalone dock appointment solution for warehouses
Manufacturing begins 2022 with continued growth, reports ISM
February 1, 2022
In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, at 57.6 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), was down 1.2% compared to December’s 58.8. This marks the 20th consecutive month of growth, at a slower rate, coupled with January also representing the 20th consecutive month of growth for the overall economy.