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Comprehensive resource for automated materials handling. Includes news, insight and equipment reviews for automation within warehouses and distribution centers.


Beckhoff USA opens new office in Austin, Texas
The Austin office will amplify support, sales and training opportunities covering an array of industries that include electric vehicles, medtech and digital manufacturing.

ASME Foundation wins grant for technical workforce development
ECMC Foundation funding helps transition underserved students to technical careers. The ASME Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the world’s premier professional society for multidisciplinary engineers.

Walmart chooses Swisslog AS/RS and software for third milk processing facility
This is the third Walmart milk processing facility to deploy Swisslog’s automated storage and retrieval solution (ASRS) featuring SynQ software and Vectura cranes. Walmart is planning to break ground on the new milk processing facility later this year with the facility scheduled to open in 2026.

Case study: Optimizing warehouse space, performance and sustainability
Revamp your warehouse with expert guidance and see dramatic improvements in efficiency, safety, and costs!

Lucas Watson appointed CSO for Körber’s Parcel Logistics business in North America
Watson will lead all business development and marketing functions for the region.

60 Seconds with Bob Trebilcock, outgoing executive editor, Modern Materials Handling
We sat down with our own Bob Trebilcock to discuss the industry as he steps away from the editorial role.

Kathleen Phelps to join FORTNA as chief financial officer
Phelps brings 20 years of financial leadership experience with global multi-billion-dollar businesses.

Coles automates grocery distribution in Australia
See inside the highly automated Coles grocery distribution center.

2024 Intralogistics Robotics Survey: Robot demand surges
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.

Warehouse automation extends life of cheese DC by a decade
How AS/RS technology supports the future growth of a leading cheese manufacturer.

Automotive materials handling: The calm after the storm
Following several tumultuous years, the automotive industry is looking at a steadier state in 2024.

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Stoecklin Logistics names natural scientist & engineer as CEO
The warehouse automation solutions provider appointed Juerg Frefel to succeed Urs Gruetter as chief executive officer after nearly 30 years

New survey from Rockwell Automation finds GenAI as top tech investment for manufacturers
Cobots, AMRs, and AGVs also rank as top tech investments in Global State of Smart Manufacturing Report, which gauges the impact of emerging technologies across multiple challenges. The global study surveyed more than 1,500 manufacturers across 17 of the leading manufacturing countries.

Fabric adds co-CEO to expand U.S. market presence
Provider of e-fulfillment automation appoints Curt Avallone as co-CEO. Longtime company executive Avi (Jack) Jacoby will remain with Fabric as co-CEO.

How Automation and Software are Solving Supply Chain Productivity Challenges
Listen in as Fortna CEO Rob McKeel explains how automation is tackling challenges and driving productivity in the supply chain. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.

The reBound Podcast: How Pitney-Bowes is innovating with autonomous vehicles.
On this episode, PBs SVP of  operations excellence and collaborative innovation discusses why and how the leader in global shipping and mailing is integrating autonomous trucks into its fleet.

Talking Materials Handling and The NextGen DC: What’s in the future for order fulfillment
Listen in as Koerber Supply Chain’s John Santagate discusses the emerging technologies that are transforming todays DCs. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.


Latest Resources

Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
In this Special Digital Edition, the editorial staff of Modern curates the best robotics coverage over the past year to help track the evolution of this piping hot market.
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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
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How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
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Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.