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GECOM Corp’s next-generation automatic guided vehicles (AGV)
A leading auto parts manufacturer turned to AGVs using next-generation navigation and control technologies to automate lineside delivery and pickup. The result: A 73% reduction in materials handling resources and a two-year ROI.

Pack Expo Connects registers 300 exhibitors in first 2 weeks
Pack Expo Connects (Nov. 9-13) will replace the in-person event that was scheduled in Chicago,

KION Group and Quicktron agree to strategic partnership
Quicktron products are to be distributed via the global sales and service networks of the KION brands Linde Material Handling, STILL and Dematic.

Fork AGVs Operate 24/7 in Production Operation
Dairy producer increases productivity with consistent, reliable material flow.

AGVs and Lithium-ion Batteries Support 24/7 Operations
New batteries help sync production and charging cycles for maximum uptime to keep pace with increased operational demands.

E-commerce Company Quadruples Capacity with Mobile Sortation Robots
Robot fleet continuously recalculates order fulfillment priorities and inventory movement patterns.

The Future of E-commerce Fulfillment at UPS
One of the world’s largest parcel delivery services is redesigning its fulfillment processes to meet new challenges, inside and outside the warehouse.

Other Voices: Mobile robots in the time of Coronavirus
No matter the current economic conditions, efficiency, quick deployment, and getting the most ROI will remain top priorities for those considering robotics and automation.

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America inc. (MCFA) announces Jungheinrich automation center
Houston, Texas, center provides added automated guided vehicle (AGV) product and customer support.

AutoGuide Mobile Robots opens testing center in Massachusetts
With virtual demonstrations offered now, the test facility enables customers to see the flexible, safe and easy-to-deploy AMRs in action.

Other Voices: To get the most out of robots, optimize your people
AMRs provide exciting new opportunities to improve efficiency, but DC operators still need to think creatively about the best way to use the technology in their operations.

Report: Autonomous delivery robots market for warehouse management to top $27 billion by 2025
Automated robotic solutions such as automated storage and retrieval systems have the highest adoption rate in the industry

AMRs improve customer service, global competitiveness
Window and door manufacturer adopts autonomous mobile robots and lean manufacturing model with Industry 4.0 technology.

Conveyco and Geek+ announce strategic partnership for North America
Partnership will provide flexibility and reduced costs associated for warehouse and logistics operations in various industries, especially for fast-growing e-commerce and online retail.

Conveyco and Exotec announce strategic partnership
Exotec's goods-to-person solution combines autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) with a high-density automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS).

Other Voices: In times of social distancing, essential businesses turn to autonomous robots
Warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing companies look to autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to operate efficiently while maintaining the social distancing guidelines.

UPS launches smart warehouse technology
UPS and supply chain solutions provider Softeon created the WES which allows UPS to define specific customer requirements to ensure highest priority orders are worked first without manual intervention, resulting in more than 50% productivity gains for some customers.

S&H Systems partners with Exotec Solutions
Growing customer demand for ecommerce and online retail leads S&H Systems to partner with French-based system manufacturer to deliver high-density warehousing.

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) adds 5 certified system integrators to network
MiR’s global network of CSIs ensure proper installation and service of MIR’s fleet of user-friendly, powerful and robust AMRs for heavy and light internal transport.

Berkshire Grey offers RaaS options
RaaS can unlock the value of robotic fulfillment for retailers and etailers both struggling to keep up with current demand and those planning for future surges.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

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