Trew announces growth investment
August 18, 2023
Trew, LLC announced that it has received investment from American Industrial Partners (AIP) and Redwood Technology Ventures to grow its capabilities and capacity.
Duravant acquires NPI, provider of automated parcel sortation solutions
August 16, 2023
Engineered equipment leader Duravant, whose operating companies includes FMH Conveyors, expands material handling equipment portfolio with acquisition of NPI.
Autonomous lift trucks emerge
August 14, 2023
From labor shortages to demand for ever-improved operational flexibility, this typically ignored class of trucks offers a chance to rethink your processes and even how you approach materials handling.
60 Seconds with Steve Harrington, Industry Liaison at the National Center for Supply Chain Automation
August 14, 2023
Modern's editor sat down with Steve Harrington to discuss the National Center for Supply Chain Automation.
Newly formed Bison combines AMETEK DFS and Bison Gear and Engineering Corp.
August 10, 2023
Bison is a supplier of fluid-moving devices and mechanical drives, and also part of AMETEK, Inc.
Chery Automotive’s deployment of AMRs from ForwardX Robotics tops 100 robots
August 9, 2023
Autonomous mobile robots from ForwardX automate line-side replenishment of materials in Phase One of Chery's Super Factory.
Exotec announces two integrator partnerships that expand its solution reach
August 3, 2023
Warehouse robotics provider Exotec partners with Polish integrator A1 Sorter in the Central European market; also partners with POSCO DX Co. Ltd., to introduce Exotec solutions to the South Korean market.
Toyota Logistic Design Competition 2024 open to students worldwide
August 3, 2023
Participants will focus on improving the circular economy through logistics. This is the third year the Toyota Logistic Design Competition is welcoming students from universities in the United States.
Talking Materials Handling: Innovating at Radial
August 3, 2023
Listen in as Deb Williams, Radial’s regional vice president of fulfillment service delivery, discusses why the global 3PL is adopting NextGen technologies. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock hosts.
Turck Inc. announces new president and CEO
August 1, 2023
Maker of sensors sensors, connectivity and fieldbus technology for factory, logistics and process automation names new leader of Turck USA.
Reinventing retail at Macy’s: Inventory productivity and sustainability
August 1, 2023
The department store chain has doubled down on strategies it put in place before the pandemic. The result: Maximizing inventory and margins
Catching up with Yossi Sheffi
July 30, 2023
The MIT professor, author and supply chain thought leader sat down with Bob Trebilcock and Abe Eshkenazi to discuss his new book and the future of supply chain management. Here are some excerpts.
The Rebound Podcast: Yossi Sheffi and The Magic Conveyor Belt
July 27, 2023
Listen in as Yossi Sheffi discusses his new book, The Magic Conveyor Belt, and the state of supply chain management.
Locus Robotics breaks ground for new global headquarters
July 26, 2023
Autonomous mobile robot provider highlights commitment to technological advancements and AI-driven innovation with expanded operations at Wilmington, Mass., facility. The nearly 200,000 square foot/18,580 square meter facility in the Boston area will serve as the hub for Locus Robotics' expanding global operations.
Research Report: Use of Automation in Warehouse/DC
July 25, 2023
Modern Materials Handling is proud to release this comprehensive, 21-page report covering the Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions2 based on a recently completed survey of material handling decision makers.
Special Digital Issue: Warehouse/DC Robotics
July 25, 2023
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 hot market.
2023 Third Party Logistics (3PL) Playbook
July 24, 2023
Maximize Your 3PL Performance with the 2023 Peak Season Playbook - Prepare for Success Now with Tips, Checklists, and Strategies to Help Your Business Flourish During the Holidays.
SoftBank Group and Symbotic establish “warehouse-as-a-service” joint venture
July 24, 2023
Joint venture, GreenBox, aims to expand access to Symbotic warehouse automation systems to broad range of customers through new “as a service” offering.
Robotics company Ati Motors secures $10.85 million in Series A funding
July 24, 2023
Funding round will help mobile robot provider expand into U.S., South East Asia, Japan, and Europe markets while exploring untapped opportunities across pharmaceuticals, chemicals, maritime, and injection molding sectors.
AMR provider ForwardX Robotics closes out $61 million in Round C funding
July 24, 2023
Collectively, ForwardX has raised about $140 million since its founding in 2016. The AMR provider has deployed over 150 commercial projects and 3,000 robots across four continents.