See inside the highly automated Coles grocery distribution center.
Two years ago, 40% of companies had no plans to use robots. That number has been whittled down to 8% according to the annual Intralogistics Robotics Survey from Peerless Research Group, MHI and The Robotics Group.
Autonomous mobile robots are the current leading figure in the move to mobile automation. Their mission is quite simple: Reduce the cost of shipping everything.
New types of third-party software solutions can enhance WMS in many ways, including gains in inventory accuracy, better tools for creating workflows and user interfaces for task execution, and simplified integration with mobile robots and other forms of automation.
Clearly, the sky is the limit for this class of autonomous robots. Here are what four of the leaders can already do with about as little human intervention as you can imagine.
How capturing data about service events drives a virtuous circle back to operator coaching opportunities and better-informed equipment choices.
How AS/RS technology supports the future growth of a leading cheese manufacturer.
A wooden pallet manufacturer and university professor bring some nice balance to the discussion about pallet materials this Earth Day.
We sat down with our own Bob Trebilcock to discuss the industry as he steps away from the editorial role.
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