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Five Things to Consider Before Adopting Robotics for Warehouse Automation

  • by Crystal Parrott
  • May 8, 2024
  • Feature

Modern retailers have an incredible opportunity to futureproof their warehouse operations today, with the goal of increasing efficiency to meet this surging consumer demand.

KION North America and Fox Robotics Announce Non-Exclusive Strategic Partnership

  • May 7, 2024
  • News

The company collaboration scales supply chain for FoxBot ATL and establishes a nationwide service and support network for Autonomous Forklifts.

MiR Features One-Stop Shop for AI-Enabled Material Handling at Automate 2024

  • May 3, 2024
  • News

Advancements in MiR’s flexible, safe and cost-effective AMRs, showcased in booth #1241, include new AI capabilities to help improve efficiencies and deliver faster ROI.

How to Secure IoT Networks in Smart Warehousing

  • by Zac Amos
  • April 22, 2024
  • Feature

When a warehouse experiences a disruption, the consequences ripple throughout the supply chain.

Alimerka Leverages Cimcorp Automation to Enhance Supply Chain Efficiency and Sustainability

  • April 9, 2024
  • News

By optimizing storage and distribution processes, the Spanish supermarket chain has improved productivity, waste reduction, customer satisfaction and employee safety.

HWArobotics Introduces Reliable, Customizable Shuttle Systems at MODEX 2024

  • April 1, 2024
  • News

Shuttle systems from HWArobotics are now available to companies across North America after the ASRS pioneer demonstrated its technology at MODEX 2024.

LexxPluss Demonstrates Safe, Scalable Mobile Robot Conveyancing Tech in the USA

  • April 1, 2024
  • News

Japanese automation solutions company LexxPluss has established itself in the US, announcing its new demo space as a practical showcase for its intralogistics technology.

Advances in Smart Technologies for Material Handling

  • by Tom Eure
  • March 28, 2024
  • Feature

Advanced connectivity and data analytics enable manufacturers to optimize operations. This feature originally appeared in the March edition of AUTOMATION 2024: IIoT and Digital Transformation.

Fix Inventory Accuracy with Autonomous Inventory Management

  • by Paul Heitlinger
  • March 27, 2024
  • Feature

In the ever-changing landscape of e-commerce and global trade and the growing requirement to do more with less, the demand for efficient, error-free and streamlined operations has made warehouse automation a crucial element for operators.

Exotec Reaches $1 Billion in Systems Sold

  • March 22, 2024
  • News

Founded in 2015, the global warehouse robotics provider is among the fastest material handling companies to reach that milestone.

Optical Character Recognition with AI Revolutionizes Label Reading

  • by Mathijs Baron and Feifei Huo
  • November 29, 2023
  • Feature

Let's look at how OCR powered by AI helps to bring label read rates closer to 100%.

Sevensense Robotics to Represent Switzerland in the ELA Awards 2023

  • November 17, 2023
  • News

The European Logistics Association jury selected Sevensense Robotics as one of the top six projects to compete in the final phase of the prestigious ELA Awards 2023.

Beckhoff Slashes Lead Times Through Strategic Warehouse Investments

  • November 16, 2023
  • News

A newly automated warehouse helps the automation leader stock more inventory and ship product faster, delivering better all-around customer experiences with room to scale in the future.

Designing Solutions Around Workers During Peak Retail Season

  • by Ilhan Kolko
  • November 7, 2023
  • Feature

By adopting ergonomic and user-friendly technology solutions, retailers can increase productivity, protect workers and insulate themselves from the effects of labor shortages.  

The Future of Automated Warehouses Is Here

  • by Akash Gupta
  • October 27, 2023
  • Feature

The evolving role of the warehouse workforce necessitates maximizing the benefits of automation to achieve substantial profits.

Engineered Racking: The Foundation of Warehouse Automation

  • by John P. Clark
  • October 13, 2023
  • Feature

In modern warehouses, automated system speed and reliability depend on proper integration with various types of steel racking.

OPEX Infinity Warehouse Automation Solution Wins Gold 2023 Merit Award for Technology in Robotics Category

  • October 4, 2023
  • News

OPEX Corporation has won a Gold 2023 Merit Award for technology in the category of Robotics for the company’s Infinity automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS).

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems: Benefits, Applications and Considerations

  • by Anupama Hareendran
  • October 3, 2023
  • Feature

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems have revolutionized the warehousing industry, offering a myriad of benefits, including improved efficiency, space optimization and enhanced accuracy.

Movu Robotics: Bringing Easier Automation to the World’s Warehouses

  • September 25, 2023
  • News

stow Group announces the launch of the new “Movu Robotics” brand, developed to strengthen its “Robotics” business unit and to meet increasing customer demand for Automation and Robotics solutions.

Mobile Robotics: Increasing Flexibility Enables Increasing Efficiency in Logistics

  • by Yulin Wang
  • September 18, 2023
  • Feature

Mobile robots have experienced substantial growth in the last decade due to their autonomous mobility, which has been propelled by advancements in robotics technology, autonomous navigation and artificial intelligence.

Where Is Artificial Intelligence Used in Supply Chains?

  • by Neil Ballinger
  • September 14, 2023
  • Feature

Large organizations often form a central part of complex supply chains. They must work with many stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers.

Lyko Chooses Vanderlande’s FASTPICK to Support Expansion Plans

  • September 5, 2023
  • News

Swedish hair and beauty specialist Lyko has chosen Vanderlande to automate its new warehouse in Vansbro, Sweden.

Orgill Selects Numina Group's Warehouse Automation Solution for New Distribution Center

  • August 22, 2023
  • News

Orgill has selected RDS Warehouse Automation Solution to accelerate order fulfillment and enhance delivery service to customers.

Making Conveyor and Sortation Operations Sustainable

  • July 19, 2023
  • News

Using tools with lower human involvement can lead to the reduction of fixed conveying and sortation systems, and reduce energy consumption, making it a more sustainable option. Robotics are also gaining traction, increasing operational efficiency.

Cimcorp and Murata Machinery USA Reorganize to Enhance Competitiveness in North America

  • July 11, 2023
  • News

Cimcorp North America and Murata Machinery USA, Inc. (Muratec) have forged an alliance, integrating their expertise and capabilities in North America.

Kivnon Reaches 5000 Installed Mobile Robots in 20 Countries

  • July 11, 2023
  • News

The mobile robotics maker headquartered in Barcelona, Spain focuses on warehouse, distribution, logistics and other applications.

HIMA Group Wins Record Number of Incoming Orders in 2022

  • July 5, 2023
  • News

The HIMA Group completed another record year in 2022, seeing an 18% increase in incoming orders.

Siemens Presents Software Platform for Its Identification and Locating Solutions

  • June 6, 2023
  • News

The new Locera software platform expands the SIMATIC RFID and RTLS location and identification platform to include the Digital Twin of performance and warehouse.

PALLITE Group Achieves a King's Award for Enterprise

  • May 5, 2023
  • News

PALLITE has been honored with the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation 2023.

Siemens Presents Software for Real-Time Locating System (RTLS)

  • April 4, 2023
  • News

“Location Intelligence” software expands SIMATIC RTLS location platform to include the Digital Twin of performance and warehouse.