Automation

KION, Dematic and Egemin to leverage combined resources for AGV and warehouse automation R&D and support.

Robotics expert brings expertise in high-growth distribution and fulfillment markets.

In response to markets that constantly demand new and more products, many manufacturers are turning from hard automation and off-shoring to flexible automation.

Lawson Products’ new DC makes targeted use of automation to move MRO products through its extended supply chain.

Lawson Products built a new distribution center to optimize its network, package and kit products, and deliver better customer service to its branch DCs and customers.

Winner will be announced at Automate 2017 and will recieve $10,000 cash prize.

Since December, shipments are down 13% for bulk handling equipment and up 12% for unit handling equipment.

Software for robotic palletizers enables easy adjustment of layer patterns and load configurations.

As packagers research and review their options to achieve the goal of packaging sustainability they will find flexible automation to be a powerful and effective solution.

Improving the quality of products being produced can be a costly endeavor; however overlooking automation because of its cost will be more detrimental in the long run.

Report identifies increased adoption of goods-to-person technology as growth driver.

The use of robotics in the solar industry is becoming increasingly important as manufacturerers strive to lower their costs by creating solutions for the efficient production of solar cells and modules.

Automation industry top honor to be presented at Automate 2017 and the International Symposium on Robotics.

Automated Imaging Association re-elects four incumbent board members.

Combining the capabilities of integrators and forklift makers will pool expertise among manufacturing, designing and servicing a variety of intralogistics systems.