Plant Automation
Digi-Key’s mammoth product distribution center supports steep bookings growth
The 2.2 million square foot facility incorporates densely packed storage and goods-to-person order preparation
Re-industrialization at risk from automation education gap
A survey by ABB finds there is a growing desire to reshore or nearshore manufacturing, but there's a major automation education gap, which could hamper efforts.
Custom algorithm used to solve challenges with robotic layer forming and de-tray system
AMT and Gojo Industries, Inc. worked together to create two robotic cells to function in part with their conveyor system, a de-tray operation and a layer forming system.
Action plan pledges to open up consolidated meat and poultry industries
The White House responded with $150 million to provide development of worker training, increased workplace safety and well-paying jobs.
SIs to increase US manufacturing competitiveness
Manufacturing has changed due to recent global events with an emphasis on being smarter and leveraging all around us. System integrators (SIs) can help manufacturers with digital transformation, smart manufacturing efforts.
On-demand warehousing’s potential for supply chains
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute research shows that innovative business models that tap into extra warehouse space can be a potential solution for companies with changing demand requirements or tight fulfillment windows.
Machine vision, automation streamline logistics and warehousing operations
Machine vision and automation advancements are improving logistics and warehousing operations by taking advantage of developments with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), deep learning and more.