Modern Material Handling    Topics    Automation

Automation


Latest posts about Automation

Page 11 of 149 pages.
A new perspective on lights out
While there aren’t too many facilities without a human workforce, lights out continues to gain acceptance in operational pockets with the help of advanced automation.

Kenco raises throughput with AMRs: 3PL retail case study
Recent economic changes have caused an increase in online orders, a shortage in labor, and competitive increases in wages for retail and 3PL industries. In order to reduce the impact of these factors, the team at Kenco looked for an automation solution that would be quick to install, easy for the team to use, and handles a high velocity of each picking.

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) as efficiency hub
Aurobindo Pharma USA implements an AS/RS as a foundation for space and throughput efficiencies at its New Jersey DC, yielding a storage capacity increase of 450%.

Moving Automated Fulfillment from Strategy to Execution
The latest Swisslog e-book unpacks the evolution of e-grocery, navigates the dynamic market, and changing consumer behaviors.

IoT automation company KINEXON raises $130 million in funding led by Thomas H. Lee Partners
Funding enables KINEXON to accelerate international expansion and scale its operating system for connected and automated operations

Prepare for an Unpredictable Retail Future with Goods-to-Person Automation
Prepare for an Unpredictable Retail Future with Goods-to-Person Automation

MODEX C-Suite Q&A: Troy Donnelly, Senior VP of Sales, Marketing, and Application, DMW&H
Keeping Pace with Exponential Supply Chain Growth

A new day for warehouse & distribution
Customer requirements are evolving. So are distribution centers and the technologies that support them.

ePicker launches autonomous pallet mover
Partnering with Anantak, ePicker (Booth C7294b), a robotics company, has developed an autonomous pallet mover and is introducing it during Modex.

Addverb Technologies displays various robots
Addverb Technologies (Booth C8470) is showcasing a variety of robots, including its Dynamo series of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), along with the Quadron, a carton shuttle robot.

Electrovaya showcases various lithium-ion battery systems
During Modex, Electrovaya (Booth B6651) is presenting a variety of lithium-ion battery systems, which offer users long cycle lives along with UL-certified safety standards.

Siemens introduces Sinamics G115D
Siemens (Booth B5011) is showcasing its Sinamics G115D, a compact, powerful drive system that has been created exclusively for horizontal conveyor applications.

Rocla demonstrates Reach Truck AGV
On Wednesday, Rocla AGV Solutions (Booth B6019) presented its Reach Truck AGV during a press conference.

Flexcon showcases new heavy-duty, fast-draining automation totes
Flexcon Container (Booth B7411) is debuting its new line of automation totes that have already saved its clients millions in fire suppression equipment costs in addition to solving their materials handling problems.

Fives sets up MARS project in collaboration with major research institutions
To meet the challenges of parcel processing, Fives sets up MARS (Mobile Autonomous Robot for Safe Sorting) project, an innovative sorting system.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

Latest Resources

Empowering Your Workforce: Integration of Wearables and AMRs to Increase Picking Productivity
Join us on June 20 to discover how integrating wearables and AMRs can revolutionize picking productivity and operational efficiency in your warehouse and manufacturing environments.
Packaging Efficiency: The modern way to reduce freight costs
Lift Trucks & Accesories: The Trusted Workhorse Evolves
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.