Topic: Technology

With Turck's IO-Link RFID devices, RFID can be added to IO-Link applications in no time at all

Getting the most from a motion system means finding a linear actuator that works efficiently, is durable, and moves a load safely. Smart actuators — robust enough for higher-duty cycle applications and able to provide repeatable motions and feedback capabilities — can do all that and more.

Implement Voice-Directed Picking or Robotics now without heartache.

Acquisition positioned as deepening VistaVu’s industry experience and SAP Business One offerings

It's labor crunch time in the distribution and fulfillment (D&F) sector. Although labor has always been among the largest expenditures for distribution center (DC) operators — up to 65% of total expenses — today’s labor scarcities and rising wages are driving these costs even higher.

With more operations implementing robotic solutions such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) to increase throughput and operational efficiency, it’s important to create the optimal environment to maximize the productivity of these technologies.

In this blog article we explain in simple and understandable language what exactly Ethernet-APL is, how parallel communication works today and what possible options there are to access data.

In Indiana, Guardian Industries is using autonomous vehicles to lean out its processes, create a safer work environment and ensure more consistency in delivery of materials to its work cells.

Modex will mark the first in-person materials handling trade show of its size since early March 2020.

A fulfillment solution from Fetch Robotics and parent company Zebra Technologies looks to simultaneously manage human labor and mobile robots, in what’s shaping up as a trend aimed at helping labor-constrained operations.

Our annual automation survey finds increasing budgets for automation and rising interest in automated solutions with reliable parts availability, as well as turnkey, integrated solutions. And though budgets are up, stresses show around labor availability, raising its importance as a driver for automation.

Building on faster, more robust communications networks, wireless devices from handheld terminals to autonomous mobile robots are on a path to increasing operational efficiencies, regardless of workforce challenges.

BlueBotics offers natural navigation technology for AGVs and AMRs.

Learn more about FreitRater payment and management reporting system designed specifically for freight shippers or consignees

In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, at 57.6 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), was down 1.2% compared to December’s 58.8. This marks the 20th consecutive month of growth, at a slower rate, coupled with January also representing the 20th consecutive month of growth for the overall economy.

The Guide to Making Strategic Transformations in Your Company.

Move positioned as adding to KPI's expertise and software capabilities around analytics, network strategy, warehouse design, and simulation

Learn about 3PL Central’s top predictions and recommendations for how 3PL warehouses can navigate the future of warehousing and thrive in a quickly transforming marketplace.

DHL and Boston Dynamics announce multi-year agreement that begins with equipping DHL facilities in North America with Stretch, Boston Dynamics' newest robot specifically designed to automate the unloading process in distribution centers.

Funds expected to help provider of AI-based supply management analytics to expand reach into direct materials intelligence