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Materials handling: From product to solution
June 23, 2011
For years, materials handling equipment manufacturers focused on selling products. Now, they’re selling preconfigured solutions.
Automation: What is an AGV?
June 1, 2011
If you think AGVs, or automatic guided vehicles, are a mature technology, think again. Since 2005, the industry has seen an unparalleled level of innovation.
Robotics: Kiva Systems opens new world headquarters
June 1, 2011
Robotics company celebrated ribbon-cutting at new 160,000-square-foot facility in North Reading, Mass.
Kiva robots receive software upgrade
March 23, 2011
Kiva reported that upgrades to the company’s software-based materials handling mobile-robotic solutions have resulted in as much as 15% higher throughput for some end users.
Saying goodbye to 2010
December 30, 2010
Here's a look at the trends that caught our attention in 2010
AGVs, carts and robots
September 7, 2010
Call them robots, AGVs or carts. But first call them solutions.
Office Depot: Flexible automation
August 20, 2010
Mobile robotics is powering Office Depot’s new demand-driven distribution center.
Materials handling automation: Get ready for robotic materials handling
June 25, 2010
Robotic materials handling is coming to the warehouse and distribution center.
Kiva Systems appoints Amy Villeneuve president
June 23, 2010
Kiva Systems, a developer mobile-robotic solutions that automate order fulfillment and warehouse operations, has appointed Amy Villeneuve president and chief operating officer. Villeneuve will be responsible for Kiva’s end-to-end customer engagement process, from sales and marketing through customer installation and support, and will report to Mick Mountz, CEO and founder.
Crateamp;Barrel: The Sustainable distribution trendsetter
April 1, 2010
Crate and Barrel's Tracy, Calif., distribution center achieved Gold designation from LEED and merged the retailer's sustainability and distribution initiatives
Preparations continue for ProMat 2011
February 1, 2010
PROMAT 2011 isn't scheduled until March of next year, but the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) is already well into the planning process.