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.
KPI Integrated Solutions acquires Precision Distribution Consulting, and SIMCON Solutions
February 1, 2022
Move positioned as adding to KPI's expertise and software capabilities around analytics, network strategy, warehouse design, and simulation
Robotics industry pioneer John Burg retires after nearly four decades
February 1, 2022
Burg's efforts and vision credited with helped thousands of manufacturers gain advantages via robotics during his long career
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas recognizes top dealers for three brands
February 1, 2022
The 25th annual award program honors 21 dealers, representing the Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Cat lift trucks, and Jungheinrich warehouse and automation products across North America.
Sam’s Club starts national deployment of automated inventory analytics robots
January 31, 2022
Implementation to leverage scanning accessory which can attach to the almost 600 autonomous floor scrubbers already deployed within Sam’s Club stores nationwide.
Vimaan emerges from stealth, announces $25 million in funding
January 28, 2022
Startup offers solutions based on real-time computer vision, aimed at 100% warehouse inventory accuracy
Texwrap joins the Contract Packaging Association
January 27, 2022
Provider of shrink wrapping and bundling solutions aims to further its connections with contract manufacturers
Diversified Fall Protection announces two acquisitions
January 27, 2022
Acquires California-based Versatile Systems, Inc., and Utah-founded Rooftop Anchor to expand footprint of services nationwide
MiR’s autonomous mobile robot sales up 42% in 2021
January 27, 2022
MiR sees growing sales for its AMRs in the logistics and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors, building off its strongholds in automotive and electronics
DHL Supply Chain to invest $15 million to further automate DCs via Boston Dynamics collaboration
January 26, 2022
DHL and Boston Dynamics announce multi-year agreement that begins with equipping DHL facilities in North America with Stretch, Boston Dynamics' newest robot specifically designed to automate the unloading process in distribution centers.