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Artificial Intelligence: Hype or Game Changer

Adam Cole
November 01, 2017
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been in the news a lot lately.  Self-driving cars, smart personal assistants (e.g. Amazon’s Alexa), and recommendation engines that serve up your favorite movies and books, are all exciting AI applications that you have probably heard about.  There are, though, many more, including in material handling automation.
Tags: AI, artificial intelligence, goods to person, mobile robots, robotics
Posted in New Trends and Technologies

Mobile Robotics: Uma solução que combina Robôs e mobilidade

Alexandre Araujo
September 08, 2017
A precisão robótica significa menos preocupação com erros e limitações no processo de “picking”. Tenha ganhos de performance com a capacidade de operar 03 turnos sem a necessidade de recarregar a sua frota. A solução “Mobile Robotic” posiciona seu processo de expedição acima dos padrões de mercado.
Tags: batch picking, Material Handling automation, mobile robots
Posted in Bastian South America, New Trends and Technologies

Business Intelligence in Modern Material Handling

TJ Burns
September 06, 2017
As consumer needs get more demanding, material handling companies must keep pace and stay competitive.  There is a plethora of unique technologies for developing a warehousing solution, and with all of these, the ability to monitor the system and make meaningful decisions is crucial. Enter business intelligence...
Tags: supply chain software, business intelligence, Exacta Warehouse Control Software
Posted in New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain, Controls & Software

Beyond Conveyor: The Evolution of Material Handling Technology

Mike Czernik
August 24, 2017
Whenever asked about my job, most questions revolve around conveyor and racking, but I can’t help but wonder why the scope of the industry ends there, or at least the perception of it. Today's material handling technology is impressive and more advanced than ever before.
Tags: automation, AGVs, goods to person, material handling technologies
Posted in New Trends and Technologies

On-Demand Packaging Saves Time, Space and Money

Ron Smith
August 03, 2017
Have you heard anyone talk about “on demand packaging”, “right sizing boxes”, or “custom box making”? These terms refer to using box making equipment to deliver the sizes of boxes you really need, when you need them. Here's why it's beneficial.
Tags: e-commerce, logistics, pack out, packaging
Posted in System Automation, New Trends and Technologies

Augmented Reality (AR): The Future of Supply Chains?

Mark Curtis
March 24, 2017
Augmented reality and virtual reality are new technologies being applied to the ever evolving supply chain. Integrating these devices with warehouse software, picking processes, and robotics could be the future of distribution and manufacturing operations.
Tags: automation, Augmented Reality, e-commerce, engineering, Picking Technologies, safety, Technology, virtual reality
Posted in New Trends and Technologies, Controls & Software

Click and Collect: Stores Become Retail Distribution Centers

Greg Conner
March 17, 2017
Today’s retail stores are evolving, but what does the future hold? Could AGVs or augmented reality speed order picking and take fulfillment to the next level? In the future, will we ever have to go into a store again?
Tags: Augmented Reality, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), click and collect, order fulfillment automation, retail distribution
Posted in Business and Consulting, New Trends and Technologies

Industry 4.0 - Are you Prepared for the Winds of Change?

Maxx Wright
March 15, 2017
Industry 4.0 poses massive implications for OEMs and equipment suppliers who don't keep their feet under them. Industry 4.0 is already paving a viable future for manufacturing and distribution advancement. The first gusts are here, and it begs a proper storm warning.
Tags: Industry 4.0, manufacturing, Technology
Posted in Manufacturing, New Trends and Technologies

E-Commerce, the Economy, and Our On Demand World

Christopher Dyjak
January 24, 2017
A movie, pizza, pair of shoes, microwave…your new material handling system. All these things and anything else you can think of are now available with a few keystrokes and a click of a mouse. All this buying is not only driving the retail market, but also growing other businesses.
Tags: e-commerce, goods to person, supply chain, trends
Posted in New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

The Top 4 Benefits of a Robotic Document Inserter

Jason Nowak
January 04, 2017
A Robotic Document Inserter can accurately place the proper paperwork into your case or carton every time and can ease the demand on your operational team.
Tags: Document Inserter, Industrial Robotics, Technology
Posted in Industrial Robotics, New Trends and Technologies

Is the World ready for the New Frontier of Robotic End of Arm Tooling?

Maxx Wright
November 01, 2016
With recent innovations in technology, Robotic End of Arm Tooling concepts are rapidly becoming a reality in today's manufacturing environment. These innovations are helping manufacturers increase productivity and efficiency in their operations.
Tags: End of Arm Tooling, Industrial Robotics, Technology
Posted in Industrial Robotics, New Trends and Technologies

Making Sense of "All the Things"

Lauren Noyes
July 05, 2016
RF scanning devices, conveyor photo eyes, and warehouse management software are a few of the elements that contribute to the warehouse Internet of Things. Take the concept a step further by mining data from the operation to feed business intelligence software and you have the Internet of Everything.
Tags: Internet of Things, IoE, IoT, tech
Posted in New Trends and Technologies, Controls & Software
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