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KNAPP highlights new robotic picking solution
In a booth press conference on Monday, KNAPP Logistics and Automation’s Kevin Reader, marketing director, discussed the company’s newest technologies, including the Pick-it-Easy fully automatic picking work cell. Robot-centric and ideal for high-quality picking of slow- to medium-moving items, the work cell is on display in Booth 3747.

Clearpath CEO joins Robotic Industries Association as a new board director
Clearpath CEO Matt Rendall selected as one of RIA’s four at-large directors.

Father of Robotics Joseph F. Engelberger dies at 90
Brooklyn-born 'Henry Ford of robotics' pioneered robots in industrial, automotive manufacturing and healthcare applications.

North American robotics market sets new records for first nine months of 2014
Robot orders up 35% in units and 22% in dollars over same period in 2013; both automotive and non-automotive post double-digit gains.

Wayne Trail becomes RIA Certified Robot Integrator
Having grown from a local tool and die business established in 1962, company becomes 20th certified robot integrator.

Giant Eagle makes the case for mobile robots
Robotic industrial trucks are driving efficiencies in Giant Eagle’s distribution centers. Here’s what the rest of us can learn from an early adopter of robotic technology.

Materials handling automation: Get ready for robotic materials handling
Robotic materials handling is coming to the warehouse and distribution center.


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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