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Peak Technologies acquires North Coast Technical
North Coast provides solutions to integrate vision systems into manufacturing and logistics operations.

POLA ORBIS taps solution from ForwardX Robotics to transform warehouse operations
The AMR solution uses customized mobile robots equipped with built-in weighing scales to cater to the warehouse’s specific operational requirements.

Locus Robotics passes 2 billion units picked milestone
Mobile robotics fulfillment provider doubles global picks in just 11 months.

Automation/Retail Special Issue: Savvy users embrace change
In our latest Special Digital Issue, Modern Materials Handling has curated several feature stories that encapsulate the automation, software and hardware that are revolutionizing how retail fulfillment works.

Trew announces growth investment
Trew, LLC announced that it has received investment from American Industrial Partners (AIP) and Redwood Technology Ventures to grow its capabilities and capacity.

Duravant acquires NPI, provider of automated parcel sortation solutions
Engineered equipment leader Duravant, whose operating companies includes FMH Conveyors, expands material handling equipment portfolio with acquisition of NPI.

Autonomous lift trucks emerge
From labor shortages to demand for ever-improved operational flexibility, this typically ignored class of trucks offers a chance to rethink your processes and even how you approach materials handling.

60 Seconds with Steve Harrington, Industry Liaison at the National Center for Supply Chain Automation
Modern's editor sat down with Steve Harrington to discuss the National Center for Supply Chain Automation.

Newly formed Bison combines AMETEK DFS and Bison Gear and Engineering Corp.
Bison is a supplier of fluid-moving devices and mechanical drives, and also part of AMETEK, Inc.

Chery Automotive’s deployment of AMRs from ForwardX Robotics tops 100 robots
Autonomous mobile robots from ForwardX automate line-side replenishment of materials in Phase One of Chery's Super Factory.

Exotec announces two integrator partnerships that expand its solution reach
Warehouse robotics provider Exotec partners with Polish integrator A1 Sorter in the Central European market; also partners with POSCO DX Co. Ltd., to introduce Exotec solutions to the South Korean market.

Toyota Logistic Design Competition 2024 open to students worldwide
Participants will focus on improving the circular economy through logistics. This is the third year the Toyota Logistic Design Competition is welcoming students from universities in the United States.

Talking Materials Handling: Innovating at Radial
Listen in as Deb Williams, Radial’s regional vice president of fulfillment service delivery, discusses why the global 3PL is adopting NextGen technologies. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Turck Inc. announces new president and CEO
Maker of sensors sensors, connectivity and fieldbus technology for factory, logistics and process automation names new leader of Turck USA.

Reinventing retail at Macy’s: Inventory productivity and sustainability
The department store chain has doubled down on strategies it put in place before the pandemic. The result: Maximizing inventory and margins

Catching up with Yossi Sheffi
The MIT professor, author and supply chain thought leader sat down with Bob Trebilcock and Abe Eshkenazi to discuss his new book and the future of supply chain management. Here are some excerpts.

The Rebound Podcast: Yossi Sheffi and The Magic Conveyor Belt
Listen in as Yossi Sheffi discusses his new book, The Magic Conveyor Belt, and the state of supply chain management.

Locus Robotics breaks ground for new global headquarters
Autonomous mobile robot provider highlights commitment to technological advancements and AI-driven innovation with expanded operations at Wilmington, Mass., facility. The nearly 200,000 square foot/18,580 square meter facility in the Boston area will serve as the hub for Locus Robotics' expanding global operations.

Research Report: Use of Automation in Warehouse/DC
Modern Materials Handling is proud to release this comprehensive, 21-page report covering the Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions2 based on a recently completed survey of material handling decision makers.

Special Digital Issue: Warehouse/DC Robotics
In this Special Digital Edition, the editorial staff of Modern curates the best robotics coverage over the past year to help track the evolution of this hot market.


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