Topic: Automation

With the installation of a new, light-directed putwall from VCO Systems (Booth B4474), online retailer Rue La La has redesigned its picking process for multi-unit orders without the addition of unit sorters, conveyors or WMS upgrades.

Beginning on Monday, AMK Automation (Booth B1163) had on display some of its AMKASMART Series lineup, a portfolio that includes servo converters and motors.

Dematic (Booth B3047) has introduced a modular, turnkey goods-to-person (GTP) solution to provide a fast and scalable order fulfillment engine.

Swisslog Logistics Automation (Booth B4047) is demonstrating a variety of scalable, future-ready solutions designed to give customers the flexibility to meet changing demands.

During a press conference on Monday, Stoecklin Logistics (Booth B2662) announced its new shuttle technology—the FSP—will now be available to the North American market.

A new shuttle AS/RS—the OSR Shuttle Evo—debuted on Monday in a press conference led by Kevin Reader, director of marketing and business development at Knapp (Booth B1735). Inventory Managment at Modex 2018,

Kardex Remstar (Booth B4735) has launched a Cloud-based Remote Support platform that continuously monitors the status of installed systems and remotely maintains them as needed.

Iam Robotics announced the availability of the Swift Picking Module, an e-Commerce goods-to-person or goods-to-robot solution that helps logistics companies address labor issues, increase capacity, and maintain operational flexibility during a time of industry disruption and intensifying competition.

Tompkins Robotics, a Division of Tompkins International, Partners with SI Tompkins Robotics, a Division of Tompkins International, partners with SI Systems to create the fastest, most flexible, robotic order fulfillment automation solution.

Güdel, a global manufacturer of linear motion modules, robot track motion units and gantry robots and components, is pleased to announce that Güdel-TSC (Monterrey, Mexico) has become the first member of A3 Mexico.

At Modex 2018 the companies will showcase collaborative solutions to streamline intralogistics and material handling processes.

Roundtable of industry leaders produces practical – and sometimes counterintuitive – steps to successful supply chain innovation.

Not enough warehouse staff? Finding it difficult to keep up with orders during peak periods?

Not enough warehouse staff? Finding it difficult to keep up with orders during peak periods?

There may not be many plants and warehouses operating in the dark these days. However, many facilities are clearly on the path to lights out, balancing automation and labor to find the right mix of lower costs and better customer service.

After replacing manual pallet wrapping with automated orbital wrapper, the shipping department became a one-person operation.

Acquisition combines enterprise labeling with artwork management.

WMx is geared towards mobile devices and paves the way for the 'rapid development and integration of automation and robotics.'

Customers will have access to global support and ABB Ability digital technology in addition to the same local manufacturing, inventory and customer service.

Move follows 60% growth in U.S. project orders and 35% workforce increase.