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M&F Western Products: The right automation for the job
A WMS, bar code scanning and conveyor and sortation system have significantly increased productivity and throughput at M&F Western Products.

Robotics: Training robotic pickers to do their piece
Whether mobile, stationary or collaborative, piece-picking robotic solutions are gradually learning the ropes in warehousing and distribution.

7 steps to take before you install an automated warehouse system
Don’t overlook these key strategies when taking ownership of a highly automated system for your company’s warehouse.

Remote monitoring of your system: 24/7/365
Remote monitoring services aren’t just for big, integrated installations anymore; these applications are emerging in subcomponents all around the warehouse/DC.

Other Voices: NIOSH study highlights ergonomics of bag palletizing
Study illustrates how worker and pallet location can influence stress on back muscles and provides suggestions for improvement.

ABB Robotics to hold open house at its new Houston facility
Sept. 9 event to feature robotic demonstrations and technical training seminars.

SSI Schaefer and CareFusion collaborate in the pharmaceutical industry
Partnership combines CareFusion's expertise in high-density automation to register, store and pick medications with Schaefer's range of manual, semi-automatic and automated solutions for the pharmaceutical supply chain.

Study finds manufacturing industry ready for the Internet of Things
83% of surveyed manufacturers either already have IoT implementations in place or plans to deploy within a year.

Jungheinrich acquires MIAS Group
Acquisition to expand global footprint of Jungheinrich's growing logistics systems business.

Vargo announces grand opening of Michigan office
Company's fourth location intended to tap large technical labor pool.

Swisslog Healthcare Solutions celebrates 100-year anniversary
Denver-based healthcare automation provider celebrates ten decades of technology innovation from its humble beginnings in 1915 to becoming the leading supplier of pneumatic tube systems in hospitals – and all of its milestones along the way.

B2B Industrial Packaging acquires Anasco
Acquisition intended to create one of the largest packaging tool repair facilities in the Midwest.

Other Voices: Manufacturing Day builds futures for many
The annual event's positive impact is already being felt as the industry works to attract and retain talent.

CEMA reports booked orders for June 2015 down 16.2% from June 2014
June 2015 shipments up 3.1% when compared to June 2014 sales.

North American robotics market sets new records in first half of 2015
Robots for material handling applications grew 27% through June.


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Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
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