Automation

Opex (Booth S3203) introduced Sure Sort, a highly scalable, configurable, and cost-effective small item sorting system.

Fives Intralogistics Corp. (Booth S3958) unveils its Innovation Center — a site to develop and test state-of-the-art automated material handling equipment.

The KION Group (Booth S1203), a global leader in industrial trucks and supply chain solutions, is showcasing its offerings together with Dematic, the U.S. leader in advanced integrated automation technology, software and service, which the group acquired in November 2016.

Fetch Robotics (Booth N1024) today announced the introduction of two new Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to its fleet: Freight500 and Freight1500.

Matthews Automation Solutions (Booth S1023) showcased both proven and new systems in a press conference on Monday.

SencorpWhite’s White Systems brand and Intek have been collaborating in the material handling industry for the past 30 years.

The agreement includes the rights to market Knapp’s OSR Shuttle and other products.

As automation makes its way into more warehouses and DCs, a growing number of companies told Modern they’re looking to upgrade existing or add new equipment and software over the next two years.

In case study after case study, interview after interview, and conversation after conversion, we’re learning that the impact of digital commerce and the subsequent challenge of omni-channel fulfillment is now cutting across every manufacturing and distribution market—and it’s putting increased pressure on all the major modes of transportation and the distribution center operations that keep well-managed supply chains fluid in this dynamic, digital world.

After closing 2016 up 1.6%, the association set new records for total value of shipments.

Event to include International Symposium on Robotics, Future of Automation Theater, and first ever U.S./China Robotics Forum.

Acquisition is intended to strengthen TICO's materials handling business and follows the acquisition of Bastian Solutions.

Inventors challenged to create solutions for the ever-increasing volume of material in warehouses and distribution centers.

Modern has curated several feature stories for this special issue that neatly encapsulate the automation equipment, software and best practices that are revolutionizing fulfillment and making today’s dynamic e-commerce operations possible.

Modern has curated several feature stories for this special issue that neatly encapsulate the automation equipment, software and best practices that are revolutionizing fulfillment and making today’s dynamic e-commerce operations possible.