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RIA: North American robot orders down slightly in Q1 2019
North American companies ordered a total of 7,876 robots valued at $423 million during the three months, a decline of 3.5 percent in units and 3.2 percent in dollars compared to the first quarter of 2018.

MHI to hold pre-selection event for new Robotics and Automation Solution Center at ProMat 2021
Lease deadline for the pre-selection event is July 17.

How Fast is Fast Enough: Meeting E-commerce Customer Expectations
The move to ever-faster e-commerce deliveries is stretching fulfillment operations to their limit. Can existing networks adapt to the coming demand for next-day and same-day delivery?

Locus Robotics announces technology collaboration partnership with RightHand Robotics
Locus and RHR will give a preview of their multi-stage fulfillment solution at Manhattan Associates’ Momentum Conference 2019

E-book:10 Easy Steps to Cobots
A cobot can still automate your process, but you may need additional help from a system integrator or other resource.

Manhattan Associates partners with warehouse automation solution providers
Manhattan Automation Network is a new program with five inaugural members: Kindred AI, Locus Robotics, Matthews Automation Solutions, Right Hand Robotics and VCO Systems.

RightHand Robotics expands partnership with Capacity LLC and Lightning Pick
Winner of MHI Innovation Award announced its first put wall integration in a Capacity fulfillment center.

Annual Warehouse and Distribution Center Automation Survey: More automation, please
Modern’s 2019 automation survey proves that more warehouses and DCs than ever are interested and investing in automated materials handling equipment.

RIA Standards Committee releases all-new methods and metrics for collaborative robot testing
Although cobots have inbuilt sensors and safety mechanisms, application variety requires tests to ensure limits are appropriate for the type of human/robot contact expected.

60 seconds with… Bryan Knott and Crystal Parrott from The Robotics Group (MHI)
In this edition of 60 Seconds with... We sat down with Brian Knott and Crystal Parrott to discuss The Robotics Group and Robotics in general.

Think Outside the Cart: How AMRs Optimize Warehouse Fulfillment
The exponentially growing demand for ecommerce, next-day shipping, special handling and a shrinking labor pool is putting significant pressure on fulfillment warehouses to deliver orders faster and more efficiently. To meet this challenge, 3PLs and retailers need to think outside of the traditional cart. Learn why many are turning to automation and robotics as a must-have to meet theses challenge – now and in the future.

Automate 2019 closes last show in Chicago with record attendance and leads
Hundreds of exhibitors have already reserved space for 2021 in Detroit, Innovative Mechatronic Systems wins 2019 Launch Pad Startup Competition.

ProMat C-Suite Interview: Christopher Barber, CEO of North America at GreyOrange
Unlike fixed automation, robots scale easily and layouts can be modified as needs change.

Hitachi acquires JR Automation, a robotic system integrator in the U.S.
Hitachi to enter the high-growth robotic system integration market in North America to accelerate global development of its digital solution business.

ProMat C-Suite Interview: Bob Petersen, VP of Marketing and Product Development at ORBIS
The proper packaging helps provide data needed to make everything in the supply chain more visible.


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.
 


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