Deloitte report highlights ‘digitalization dilemma and increasing cyber risks facing smart factories
March 2, 2020
Preparedness gap increasingly striking as manufacturers adopt more smart factory technologies whose connected nature exposes them to more cyber attacks.
Other Voices: No need to rip and replace automation
March 2, 2020
Intelligent technologies will have a fundamental impact on the way manufacturing and logistics organisations operate, but change does not have to be wholesale.
Crown Equipment celebrates 75 years
February 28, 2020
The fourth generation of the Dicke family continues to lead Crown from its global headquarters in New Bremen, as well as operate regional headquarters in Australia, China, Germany and Singapore.
Other Voices: Five steps to ensure a healthier forklift fleet
February 27, 2020
With or without telematics, disciplined assessments of a forklift fleet and its batteries can improve facility operations as well as the broader supply chain.
Cubic Designs, Mezzanine Europe & Mezzanine International are now MiTek Mezzanine Systems
February 25, 2020
he existing management teams and staff in all regions will be working
together to create solutions to larger challenges in the material handling and logistics industries.
Other Voices: Tips for effective warehouse numbering schemes
February 21, 2020
Best practices in location slotting system can lead to increased accuracy, higher efficiency and labor savings.
ProGMA announces the publication of ANSIMH31.1-2019
February 21, 2020
The Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association (ProGMA), an industry group of MHI, has published an American National Standard to address performance and testing of steel mesh containment panels used in pallet rack and vertical storage system applications.
Plug Power partners with Lightning Systems to build zero-emission “middle-mile” delivery solution
February 21, 2020
Hydrogen fuel cell-powered Class 6 electric trucks manufactured to service the logistics industry
Material Handling Systems (MHS) acquires OCM
February 20, 2020
OCM provides specialized sortation system technologies and systems integration services to leading international courier and warehouse & distribution logistics companies.
UniCarriers Americas to host 2nd Forklift Industry Summit
February 19, 2020
UniCarriers Americas Corporation (UCA) announced today its plans to host the second Forklift Industry Summit from May 11-14, 2020, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center.
RIA announces 2020 Board of Directors
February 19, 2020
New and returning industry professionals pledge to guide and support the robotics industry in a time of rapid growth.
Other Voices: Secure RFID access control solutions reduce equipment-related risks
February 14, 2020
Combined with telematics, radio-frequency identification (RFID) help companies ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and significantly reduce risks for materials handling and construction operations.
KNAPP celebrates grand opening of phase 1 facility in Kennesaw, Ga.
February 13, 2020
Accelerating transition to digital economy contributes to three-year 404% growth in KNAPP's business.
NAM unveils Creators Wanted campaign showcasing modern manufacturing
February 13, 2020
Industry unites with more than $14 million in sponsorships to fund first-of-its-kind national tour.
OTTO Motors expands in Japan
February 11, 2020
Partnership with Altech Co. Ltd. serves growing market and demand in Japan
Returns: The wild west of materials handling
February 11, 2020
With few rules and even fewer positive outcomes, returns processing will be a pitched battle with real financial implications in the new decade. Don’t hesitate to join the fight now.
Warehouse rack design: A static fade
February 11, 2020
In the changing landscape of warehouses and DCs, facilities are taking a look at rack design and safety as an integral part of operations as they prepare for the future.
Telemetry’s a mirror, but what will you see?
February 10, 2020
Data will prove whether a fleet operates as efficiently as it seems, or if opportunities are hidden beneath the status quo.
Battery technologies move toward systemization
February 10, 2020
New technologies and data collection are gradually shifting the battery market from commodity to competitive edge.
