Automated Storage

A look at Modern's 2017 cover stories highlights each company's unique journey and common goals.

Computerized maintenance management system software manages maintenance workflows and tech dispatching, asset history and spares procurement for manufacturing plants, oil fields and hospitals. But, is it a good fit for your DC? Find out what matters for DC operations, and how the closely related enterprise asset management software differs in its approach for maintenance.

What are some of the MRO challenges and best practices at leading organizations? To find out, we spoke to executives at three companies working with automation every day.

Find out how the demand of e-commerce and digital age expectations are driving the need to automate material handling with AS/RS solutions to improve labor productivity, save space, and reduce costs associated with inaccurate picks

Find out how the demand of e-commerce and digital age expectations are driving the need to automate material handling with AS/RS solutions to improve labor productivity, save space, and reduce costs associated with inaccurate picks

Dematic portfolio adds ultra-high density storage and goods to person piece picking system to optimize order fulfillment and kitting.

Market growth fuels expansion; plans to add 150 employees.

How to improve performance by identifying risk, planning accordingly, pursuing upgrades and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

New leadership to strengthen US operations, including consolidation of Michigan and North Carolina teams.

Industrial engineering PhD student receives $2,500 scholarship.

This white paper overviews the various, self-contained, goods-to-person AS/RS systems available for handling the totes, cases and eaches most frequently faced by e-commerce order fulfillment operations, and the typical applications for each.

ICAM and SencorpWhite announced a new strategic partnership for the exclusive distribution of the SILO VLM product line in the United States and Canada.

Murata Machinery USA (Booth S630) has teamed up with Mazak to develop the new MAZATEC SMS (smart manufacturing system).

In a press conference on Tuesday, Dematic Retrotech’s (Booth S1618) Paul Deveikis, managing director, shared details about the firm’s integration into Dematic North America’s customer service organization.

Flexcon Container (Booth S2412) has developed a new tote for automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) in a 600 x 400-millimeter (23.6 x 15.7-inch) footprint. The tote is made of a proprietary plastic formula and a unique ribbing structure resists deflection.