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Seegrid Unveils New, Greater Height and Heavier Payload Palion™ Lift CR1 Autonomous Lift Truck at MODEX 2024
February 21, 2024
This new autonomous lift truck from Seegrid addresses evolving challenges in autonomous material handling for warehousing, manufacturing, and logistics customers.
The reBound Podcast: When self-driving trucks meet the supply chain – Bottlenecks, barriers and benefits.
February 2, 2024
On this episode, Daimler go-to-market lead Aaron Campbell, discusses the current state of autonomous technology and what it will take before self-driving trucks go mainstream.
Hy-Tek Intralogistics and K.Hartwall partner
January 17, 2024
K.Hartwall's mobile robotic technologies, specifically the A-MATE FreeLift and Counter vehicles, offer Hy-Tek's customers a means of transporting unit loads without the need for an on-board operator and the use of specialized transfer stands
Retail distribution closes in on the customer
January 11, 2024
Form factors continue to evolve as retailers look for the right mix for meeting consumer expectations from the DC to the store.
ABB acquires AI-based autonomous navigation technology provider Sevensense
January 11, 2024
Swiss start-up Sevensense and its 3D vision navigation technology enables speed and accuracy for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
Mobile automation drives new infrastructure needs
December 8, 2023
As operations deploy larger or even multiple mobile automation fleets, many foresee the need for updated wireless networks and wireless charger platforms. New networks and charging won’t take hold overnight, though some companies are diving in to modernize the communications and charging infrastructure that mobile robots and AGVs need to keep running smoothly.
Safety for automatic guided vehicle (AGV) environments
December 7, 2023
AGVs use sensors to avoid collisions, but best practices can still make the environments they will operate in as predictable and productive as possible.
High-capacity AMRs take on tough challenges
December 7, 2023
Autonomous tuggers based on AMR technology helped automotive supplier Shape Corp. take on the persistent labor shortage and efficiently move materials.
Is an automatic guided vehicle (AGV) in your future?
November 7, 2023
Could well be true if you’re looking to reduce labor and improve workflow in inventory movement activities. But AGVs are not alone here as AMRs are pushing to make their mark.
Safety standard for industrial mobile robot systems and applications now available
October 9, 2023
New standard, ANSI/A3 R15.08-2, available for purchase online from A3 and at the International Robot Safety Conference in Pittsburgh October 9-11.
Rocrich AGV Solutions joint venture now in operation
September 18, 2023
The joint venture between Jungheinrich and Mitsubishi Logisnext America, announced in June, offers mobile automation solutions spanning customer use cases from standard to special purpose AGVs and automated forklifts.
Six companies join MHI’s Mobile Automation Group at Spring meetings
August 22, 2023
Latest MAG industry group members are Crown Equipment Corporation, Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, Gray Solutions, Murata Machinery USA (Muratec), Pepperl+Fuchs, and Rajant Corporation.
Creform’s parent company celebrates 70th anniversary
August 1, 2023
Maker of modular material handling structures traces roots to 1953 and Japanese engineers at YAZAKI Kako Corp. who devised CREFORM design elements
Harnessing Collaborative AMRs for Efficient Order Fulfillment and Continuous Improvement
June 15, 2023
This webinar will delve into the benefits, technologies, and real-world applications of our PickPal AMR in today’s omnichannel warehouse environments.
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas and Jungheinrich to expand joint venture for mobile automation solutions in North America
June 15, 2023
Upcoming launch of Rocrich AGV Solutions builds on their existing partnership to offer mobile automation solutions for warehouses and production facilities in North America. With the combined offering, the product and service portfolios of Jungheinrich and Rocla will enable Rocrich to cover all major customer use cases from standard to special purpose AGVs and automated forklifts.
Why Should You Deploy Autonomous Mobile Robots on the Factory Floor?
May 25, 2023
For managing material handling needs specifically, many manufacturers are deploying Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to improve efficiency and productivity.
Flexible automation at Carhartt
May 15, 2023
In an Ohio facility, the apparel brand and its 3PL partner are working with AMRs to process as many as 110,000 units in a day.
ProMat 2023 – The Chinese are coming
April 12, 2023
At this year's ProMat, Modern met with three of the more than two dozen Chinese solution providers in Chicago to learn what they’re bringing to the U.S. market
Kivnon introduces automated forklift pallet stacker
March 21, 2023
Kivnon (Booth N7154) introduced a new Forklift Pallet Stacker that automatically transports stack pallets, handling loads of up to 2,645 pounds.
AGILOX adds intelligent dolly mover to fleet of AMRs
March 21, 2023
AGILOX (Booth N731) is adding an autonomous dolly mover to its range autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) controlled by its proprietary X-Swarm intelligence.