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Other Voices: Distribution center metrics – Are we looking at the right things?
Just because maintenance processes and procedures are in place, it doesn't mean they are relevant or providing any value.

A3: Record-setting growth for North American robotics market
Association for Advancing Automation reports the first half of 2017 saw growth of 33% in units and 26% in dollars over 2016.

Technavio research outlines top trends impacting materials handling battery market
Declining lithiun-ion battery prices and increasing focus on AGVs identified as key trends in global industrial battery market.

Incedo partners with IBM to develop enterprise-scale IoT solutions
Partnership gives Incedo access to cognitive power of the IBM Watson IoT platform for industry solutions.

Randstad Report: 76% of U.S. workers do not fear automation
Only 14% of worry automation will take their job, nearly one-third (30%) say they think automation will make their job better.

Schneider Electric names Carlos Villa VP of U.S. industry business
Villa brings more than 20 years of automation experience in sales management and global business management roles in Brazil, Mexico and the United States.

IFOY award recognizes evolving role of forklift in intralogistics
In the slightly modified category "Integrated Warehouse Solution," the focus is not on the vehicles but on planning and implementation expertise.

PMMI report highlights top-of-mind trends for the meat, poultry and seafood industry
Pack Expo Las Vegas to feature new package designs, machinery technology and automation solutions to meet consumer demands and help achieve business goals.

Australian team wins Grand Championship at 2017 Amazon Robotics Challenge
Contestants were awarded $270,000 in prizes to support continued innovation within the robotics and automation community.

Bell and Howell spins off sorting business to Fluence Automation
Move to expand innovation in areas such as e-commerce, robotics and track-and-trace technologies.

IDTechEx research explores how mobile robots will transform materials handling
From forklifts to mobile picking robots to automated last-mile delivery, new technologies will either perish or they will reshape the industry.

OMAC features efforts to advance Industrial Internet of Things at Pack Expo
The Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC) will be showcasing automation standard initiatives at Pack Expo Las Vegas (September 25-27; Las Vegas Convention Center) that are helping to advance the Industrial Internet of Things and improve packaging efficiency.

Hytrol represents Arkansas in White House “Made in America” product showcase
Hytrol was invited to represent the state of Arkansas in the showcase, which highlights American-made products and manufacturers.

Teklynx and SiteHawk partner to deliver EHS labeling solutions
Industry leaders in chemical data and barcode labeling software join forces to deliver enhanced EHS labeling solution.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits: Designed to Last
On Long Island, the country’s premier distributor of wine and spirits turned to shuttle and case dispensing technology to add new life to an old DC.


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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.
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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...
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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.