Robotics: On a case-by-case basis
March 1, 2015
When their prowess in manufacturing proved a liability in warehousing and distribution, robots were forced to rapidly evolve.
Axium’s load palletizer uses two synchronized robot arms to build mixed pallet loads
March 18, 2014
To build mixed pallet loads from an unlimited number of stock keeping units (SKUs), Axium’s (Booth 4823) load palletizer uses an exclusive algorithm, a vision-assisted product orientor, two synchronized robot arms and an automatically adjusting end-of-arm tool.
Materials handling: From product to solution
June 23, 2011
For years, materials handling equipment manufacturers focused on selling products. Now, they’re selling preconfigured solutions.
Supply Chain: Final thoughts on Supply Chain Reset
October 3, 2010
Labor, retrofits and automation were on display at logistics conference
The age of automation
September 14, 2010
What happens when the industrial age converges with the information age? The automation age.
The future of automation
September 3, 2010
Even in a recession, the challenge of getting labor is an opportunity for automation
Materials handling automation: Get ready for robotic materials handling
June 25, 2010
Robotic materials handling is coming to the warehouse and distribution center.