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Intelligrated takes an active educational role in National Robotics Week
Automated materials handling services provider Intelligrated said that it has launched a series of educational events at its St. Louis-based facility in conjunction with National Robotics Week. Company officials said that these educational events center on building interest in robotics engineering for local and international students.

Motoman Robotics educates students for National Robotics Week
In the spirit of National Robotics Week, Motoman Robotics, a division of Yaskawa America, Inc., hosted student groups from local high schools, provided facility tours, and spoke to them on the roles they could play in the future of our business.

Automation: Growth via software and conveyors
Known for its AS/RS systems, viastore is positioning itself to grow with software and conveyors

Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center opens Motoman robot laboratory
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) recently announced the opening of the Motoman Robot Laboratory at the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center (SICTC).

Amazon/Kiva deal: Wow!
Amazon pays $775 million for Kiva. What else is there to say?

Amazon.com to acquire Kiva Systems
Amazon.com, Inc. has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Kiva Systems, a developer of mobile-robotic solutions that automate eCommerce order fulfillment and warehouse operations, for $775 million.

Motoman Robotics sponsors educational institutions for RIA membership
Motoman Robotics, a division of Yaskawa America, has announced its participation of the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) Educator Sponsorship program by sponsoring Highland Park High School (Topeka, KS), Ivy Tech Community College (Columbus, IN), Spot-Lowe Technology Center (Lewisburg, TN) and Wichita Area Technical College (Wichita, KS) for membership to the RIA.

Robotics: Take a hands-off approach
Robotic materials handling solutions are great at handling repetitive tasks while cutting costs, increasing throughput, and lifting a heavy burden off workers.

Packaging Corner: How robotic palletizers stack up
As the industry moves toward automation, many facilities consider robotic palletizers, but are they right for your packaging operation?

Adept Technology applies open source ROS software
Adept Technology, a leading provider of intelligent robots and autonomous mobile solutions, today announced a collaboration with Willow Garage to deliver solutions for manufacturing and industrial applications harnessing the strength of Willow Garage's ROS software framework with Adept's proven industrial robotic solutions.

Modex 2012: Show Preview
Modex 2012, slated for February 6-9, will showcase more than 500 exhibits and include a comprehensive educational conference. The event, to be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, will offer an array of products to help improve productivity at your company.

RMT Robotics mentors students in FIRST Lego League and robotics competitions
Mentors inspire students of all ages to pursue robotics science, technology, engineering and math

Automated storage plugs into productivity
Online electronics retailer upgrades its DC with automated storage system to keep up with increase in sales.

Packaging: Robot arm lifts cases, reduces damage
To keep the customer satisfied, a leading beverage supplier installs a state-of-the-art palletizing solution to deliver gains in productivity and market share.

Georgia Tech receives $1 million donation to advance robotics research in manufacturing
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated provides large gift of KUKA industrial robots to create manufacturing logistics laboratory


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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