Automation

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.

Robotics supplier Motoman Inc. and Yaskawa Electric America Inc., a manufacturer of AC drives and motion control products, have announced that they will merge to form Yaskawa America Inc.

Adept Technology, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire privately held MobileRobots Inc., a provider of industry leading autonomous robot and automated guided vehicle (AGV) technologies.

Industry veteran hired to man new office

Some of the best new ideas in automated materials handling are the result of better motors, drives and controls. Here’s what you need to know.

As the downturn continues to force more companies to practice lean handling techniques, the latest developments in automated storage are yielding enhanced returns on investment.

When it comes to the economy, not much has changed. Many supply chain analysts are calling this the new normal, with warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) routinely operating under tight budgets while still expected to satisfy increasing customer demands. With limited capital dollars, the recurring theme has been to make do with what you have; and what you have is existing space that’s only so wide and so high. So, how do you make the most of it?

The Power Moller is used in motor driven roller (MDR) conveyors around the world. How did it come about?

Here are the latest developments, innovations, and breakthroughs that are making crossdocking easier and faster than ever.

Intelligrated has announced the addition of tilt-tray and cross-belt sortation solutions to its product portfolio.

Crate and Barrel's Tracy, Calif., distribution center achieved Gold designation from LEED and merged the retailer's sustainability and distribution initiatives

One of the nation's premier medical centers transformed a manual, paper-based warehouse into a state-of-the-art facility using automated materials handling technologies to optimize the delivery of food, supplies, medications and surgical tools to more than 14,000 locations

The conveyor industry is back on the mend, with members of the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA, [url=http://www.cemanet.org]http://www.cemanet.org[/url]), expecting a return to growth in 2010.

Autonomous Guided Vehicles

Autonomous Guided Vehicles