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Prologis report dives into automation drivers in supply chains
Report from real estate investment trust company Prologis examines drivers behind increased automation in logistics operations

Wildkamp’s VBMs save space and increase efficiency
The 36-foot-tall VBMs are controlled by inventory management software.

L’Oréal’s layer picking system increases accuracy and traceability
The system has reduced operation hours from three shifts to two.

How NFI Industries is meeting the innovation challenge
The 3PL implemented a fleet of eight autonomous mobile robots in one e-commerce fulfillment center. The result is more than double the productivity in that area.

Tompkins Robotics
Tompkins Robotics, a business unit of Tompkins International, is focused on the robotic automation of distribution operations. Our primary system t-Sort consist of autonomous mobile robots that sort a wide range of items and parcels to consolidation points. t-Sort is the world’s first portable, automated material handling sortation system.

Survey insight:  The automation surge is lagging the e-commerce surge, for now
A few insights from reporting on our annual Warehouse and DC Operations survey, found in this month's issue

It’s time once again for the MHLC
To kick off its 35th conference, Dematic America’s CEO discusses the state of the industry, and where we go from here

Honeywell study: Advancements in warehouse automation will present new job classes
Survey finds that 8 in 10 companies see the highest potential for new warehouse jobs in in-house maintenance role. Also, more than half of those surveyed are investing in automated material handling systems

Rockwell Automation opens registration for primarily virtual edition of Automation Fair
Dubbed Automation Fair at Home and running Nov. 16-20, the event addresses the latest innovations in industrial automation

Software Drives Automated Packaging Efficiencies
With the growth of e-commerce, more operations are turning to automated packaging to keep pace with order fulfillment volumes and shipment cut off times. Find out the role software plays in governing the flow of the packaging process and using dimension and weight data to save on shipping costs.

Seegrid acquires Box Robotics
Acquisition aimed at accelerated development of human-like awareness for more consistent and productive self-driving industrial vehicles

ABB enhances portfolio of high-speed industrial robots with Codian acquisition
Codian's delta robots primarily used for high-precision, pick-and-place applications

Supply Chain Startup: Plus One Robotics’ software vision
Perception and vision are key to making piece-picking robotics a reality in the DC

Skills council’s upcoming webinar dives into supply chain automation certification credentials
Free webinar on Oct. 14 will cover the Certified Technician in Supply Chain Automation (CT-SCA) credentials.

Startup News: Warehouse robotics vendor Exotec raises $90 million to support international expansion
Developer of the "SkyPod" 3D warehouse robotic system expanding in North America, including via partnerships with integrators AHS, S&H Systems, and Conveyco.


Latest Resources

Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
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 piping hot market.
Case study: Optimizing warehouse space, performance and sustainability
Optimize Parcel Packing to Reduce Costs
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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.