Automation

Internet of Things capabilities allow for timely and proactive preventive maintenance and operational improvement practices.

The Industrial Internet Consortium, or IIC, was founded in March 2014 to drive innovation, develop standards, boost interoperability and ensure security.

Membership opens up new opportunities for cold storage automation projects.

Lynx Conveyor robot combines a autonomous vehicle base with motorized conveyor platform.

Report highlights impacts of nearshoring, on-demand packaging and a rising domestic economy.

New software allows for faster and easier creation of 3D dynamic models.

Corcoran to be tasked with development of accounts within the food and beverage industries.

As we’ve been covering the last few years, the ability to design and implement a dynamic, flexible, automated distribution facility—one able to bend and respond to demand and cut freight costs—is a critical element to success in meeting the multichannel fulfillment challenge brought on by the evolution of e-commerce.

Though the variations are endless, the right system is best achieved with careful planning toward a goal.

Dean Stavraka brings 30 years of industry experience.

The combined companies offer one-stop-shop for materials handling and factory automation.

September 2014 shipments up 13.4% over September 2013.

Strayhorn will be assuming the ownership interest of Sam Arfanella, who has been named VP of Engineering.

The ProMat Conference will include four keynotes and a Supply Chain Workforce Summit. Keynotes to include Google, Whole Foods and Apple.

By integrating BCS’s capabilities in marketing and software development with Jervis B. Webb and Daifuku Logan, Daifuku will expand its global sales in the airport baggage handling business and enhance differentiation from its competitors.