MMH    Topics    Data Capture

Topic: Data Capture

Comprehensive news on the most advanced systems for automated data collection technologies in use in warehouses and distribution centers.


Top 20 Material Handling System Suppliers in 2017
Across the globe, the industry achieved record-smashing growth. Top Warehouse Systems Suppliers, Warehouse Software Suppliers, Best Warehouse Execution Systems 2017, Top 20 Warehouse Management Systems 2017

Enterprise labeling helps double printing speed
Manufacturer eliminates bottlenecks and redundancies while improving speed and accuracy.

Voxware’s augmented reality (AR) enhances its voice management solution
Voxware’s (Booth B2027) AR solution brings together voice and scanning with vision and image/video capture.

Voodoo Robotics releases mobile connectivity device for messaging modules
To reduce the cost of deployments of Voodoo Robotics’ (Booth B4375) Cloud Display Devices—used to relay pick-to-light messages and in other applications—the company unveiled the Mobile Turbo in a press conference yesterday.

New ring scanner from Honeywell SPS incorporates mobile computing capabilities in a single device
Honeywell SPS (Booth B3435) highlighted its recently released 8680i Wearable Mini-Mobile, a compact hands-free cordless device combining the form factor of a ring scanner with integrated computing and connectivity.

Zebra introduces latest mobile technology at Modex
A market leader in rugged mobile computers, bar code scanners and bar code printers enhanced with software and services to enable real-time enterprise visibility, Zebra Technologies Corp. (Booth B2115) is demonstrating its latest innovations at Modex 2018.

New standards committee formed for data identification elements
The committee, MH10.10, will contribute to international standardization activities in regarding functionality of materials used in data identification of elements used or applied to supply chain, value chain, Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and blockchain.

Avery Products and SiteHawk partner for automated GHS labels
Partnership to help companies create chemical and safety labels that meet the GHS Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom).

International Society of Automation announces 2018 society president
The third non-North American president in 73 years hopes to bring international dimension to ISA's 40,000 members and 400,000 customers around the world.

ID Label hires Malcolm Aitken as vice president of sales
Company also names new chief operations officer and vice president of finance.

Labeling software powers supply chain improvements for hazardous goods handling
Global robotics manufacturer optimizes lithium battery compliance after bringing shipping in-house.

Rockwell Automation acquires Odos Imaging
Rockwell to apply 3-D imaging technology to sensing products for automotive, general assembly, logistics, packaging and materials handling applications.

Logility acquires Halo Business Intelligence to expand advanced analytics
Leading provider of supply chain planning solutions acquires leader in data analytics and visualization.

Zebra shopper survey reveals heightened fulfillment requirements
10th annual study shows two-thirds of shoppers prefer next- or same-day delivery as retailers work to bring the online experience into the physical store.

Zebra Study: Half of enterprises have achieved only half of ‘intelligence’ potential
Only 5% of companies are considered truly “intelligent” enterprises, leveraging ties between physical and digital worlds for better visibility and actionable insights.

E-commerce retailer uses unique warehouse system to double its facility capacity
Through the cube-based, goods-to-person system, the retailer significantly increased its ergonomics and order accuracy.

We’re going to need to see some identification…
To address the AIDC challenges of e-commerce and omni-channel, labeling and marking suppliers are ensuring the information contained within each printed bar code is read with 100% accuracy every time.

Schneider Electric announces partnership with MaxGrip
Partnership to allow customers to better strategize and optimize asset maintenance execution.

Printers save time, reduce waste
Rugged industrial thermal printers target e-commerce and omni-channel retail fulfillment operations.

IFS study: 84% of industrial companies face gap between IoT and ERP
88% of digital transformation leaders also qualified as IoT Leaders, suggesting IoT is a technology that underpins the loose concept of digital transformation.


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.
Case study: Optimizing warehouse space, performance and sustainability
Optimize Parcel Packing to Reduce Costs
More resources
 


Latest Resources

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...
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
Discover how your storage practices could be affecting your pest control program and how to prevent pest infestations in your business. Join...

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.