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Talking Materials Handling: The state of robotics
Listen in as Crystal Parrott, chair of The Robotics Group at MHI, discusses the state of warehouse robotics and MMH’s annual robotics survey, Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Automate to return in 2024
McCormick Place in Chicago will host next year’s event May 6-9, 2024, and the show will be back in Detroit May 12-15, 2025.

Melonee Wise takes up new gig as Agility Robotics’ new CTO
Wise is joining Agility Robotics as it works to bring its new version of Digit to market. Wise previously served as vice president and general manager of robotics automation at Zebra Technologies. She is the co-founder and former CEO of Fetch Robotics, which was acquired by Zebra in 2021.

OSARO and Geek+ partner to integrate robotic warehouse solutions
Partnership addresses integrated access to OSARO’s advanced picking robots with Geek+ autonomous mobile robots and automated storage and retrieval systems.

Hai Robotics adapts leadership structure to support its growing North American market
Richie Chen, the founder and owner of Hai Robotics, assumes the role of U.S. General Manager, with two other advancements in upper leadership

Competing for the warehouse workforce of the future
Download our e-book to learn the four critical elements warehouse and DC operators need as part of their strategic plan to capture and retain the warehouse workforce of the future.

Swisslog’s SynQ powered AutoStore solution to enable omni-channel growth for Northern Tool + Equipment
Swisslog's Automation Solution will be installed within Northern Tool's Fort Mill, SC facility to meet its distribution needs. The solution is expected to be operational by October 2023.

Interact Analysis: logistics and other new application scenarios key to cobot market success
Market intelligence firm forecasts the collaborative robot market will enjoy modest growth out to 2032, with annual growth rates sitting at around 20%, after red hot growth for the market in 2021.

North American robot orders soften after record 2022
Association for Advancing Automation report shows just under 10,000 units purchased in Q1 2023, down 21% from Q1 2022

For Carhartt, necessity is the mother of automation
An iconic American brand is partnering with DHL Supply Chain to build out a network to meet soaring demand. It's also turning to flexible automation to optimize operations.

Robotics: Enthusiasm is translating into investment
This issue was designed to be a bit of a primer, a push to inspire those readers who’ve been on the fence, but are now moving forward on their plans to evaluate and apply some level of robotics and automation into their operations.

Flexible automation at Carhartt
In an Ohio facility, the apparel brand and its 3PL partner are working with AMRs to process as many as 110,000 units in a day.

Online retailer Otto Group partners with Covariant to deploy AI robotics for its fulfillment centers
Otto Group, a major international online retailer based in Germany, is entering into a long-term strategic partnership with Covariant, a leading AI Robotics company. The companies plan to deploy more than 100 robots.

The Keys to WMS Vendor Selection Success
In this webcast you will come away with the information and insight you need to develop the right process and make the right choice for your organization.

Materials handling robot basics
Are you ready? It’s time. Here’s a very short course on what robots can do and why you need to consider them to be part of your materials handling mix going forward. Warehouse Robotics Basics. Learn about the basics of robotics in the warehouse and distribution center.

Intralogistics Robotics study 2023: More robots are coming to a warehouse near you
Our new Intralogistics Robotics Study proves just how vital robotics and automation are becoming to warehouses and DCs of all sizes­—and across all industries.

Software helps robots play nice
The latest robotics software trend is platforms that specialize in orchestrating interactions between different robotic systems and other “agents.” This multi-agent orchestration niche involves multiple players with varied approaches—but they all promise to smooth handoffs and speed up automation onboarding.

60 Seconds with Kevin Barker of A3 Motion Control
Modern's editor sat down with Kevin Barker, President of A3 Motion Control and Motors Technology Strategy Board to discuss warehouse automation. Warehouse automation and integration interview with Kevin Barker of A3 Motion Control

Lift truck computing: Practicality reigns supreme
New operating systems and form factors aside, forklift computing gear needs to match conditions and save time for operators.

Plus One Robotics, with Yaskawa, expands use of AI robotic parcel handling solutions at FedEx
Deployment of Plus One and Yaskawa robotic solutions consists of 12 new induction systems acquired by FedEx Corp.


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