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News, trends, products and productivity solutions that showcase the latest in automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) and automated mobile robots for warehouses and distributions centers.


3PLs Bid on a New Proposal
Consumer demands are transforming supply chains, and a successful 3PL must be a partner in its customers’ transformations. The result: A substantial increase in services and capabilities. Third Party Logistics Tips for Success, Customer relationships and third party logistics

SSI Schaefer´s Weasel wins International Forklift of the Year award
AGV solution wins in the 'Intralogistics Solution' category.

Casters, carts, and tuggers: Reinventing the Wheel
Moving product through a warehouse or distribution center often comes down to the basics: casters, tuggers and carts. Innovations in these simple solutions are increasing ergonomics, productivity and safety for workers on the floor.

Yaskawa and Clearpath partner to develop mobile manipulation solution
Solution to be introduced in the United States at the International Manufacturing Technology Show, September 12-17, 2016.

Clearpath named 2016 Edison Award winner
Clearpath wins silver at New York ceremony for OTTO 1500 self-driving vehicle.

Clearpath’s self-driving vehicles transport depalletized loads
Clearpath Robotics (Booth 3771) unveiled the OTTO 100 autonomous self-driving vehicle in a press conference on Tuesday.

Mobility & robotics in the warehouse: How far have we come?
A time when autonomous robots navigate the warehouse or DC unattended could be right around the corner. Is your company ready?

Robotic system supports e-commerce picking and replenishment
To address growing order complexity, robotic butlers bring goods to workers and savings to the bottom line for a 3PL.

AGVs roll into the next frontier
In response to rapidly changing demands, autonomous vehicles of all kinds are making their way into the modern warehouse.

Automation makeover boosts efficiency for multiple facilities
Manufacturer transports materials with near-lights-out automatic guided vehicle system.

4 new ways AGVs & carts support automotive
With operational flexibility and safety best practices guiding automotive manufacturing facilities, automatic guided vehicles and carts are now doing more than just bring components and kitted parts to lineside workers.

Harvest Automation showcases mobile robot that could immediately triple picking productivity
Harvest Automation's OmniVeyor TM-100 is a mobile autonomous robot system for distribution and fulfillment that increases worker productivity and lowers order fulfillment costs.

The robots are coming, Part III
The technology is here. But, what does it take to convince the early adopters?

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 and manufacturing: Automation picks up speed
For manufacturers seeking flexibility, storage space and labor savings, customized automation solutions are transforming the concept of just-in-time delivery.

Automotive: Make lineside delivery count
It’s been a rough road for the automotive industry, but production is increasing. To keep pace, auto manufacturers are focusing on lineside delivery strategies that get the right product to the right operator at the right time.

Toyota AGVs prove their worth
After a lengthy development, AGV solutions pay off for Toyota's auto division.

Modex 2012: Kiva awarded ISO 9001 certificate
Kiva Systems (Booth 2500) announced it has implemented and met the standards for ISO 9001 certification, encompassing the areas of solution design, testing, manufacturing, consulting, services delivery and technology support of software, firmware and hardware.


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