Listen to this article By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect Robotics are making their way into warehouses and distribution centers around the world, but it’s not an end-all. It takes a complete end-to-end solution, which means investing in the right type of robotics combined with a holistic approach to integration into your operations. Focused…
Listen to this article By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect Automated palletizing solutions, whether conventional or robotic, can offer significant productivity and efficiency improvements to your operation while taking up minimal floor space. Of the two, robotic palletizing systems have become increasingly popular in recent years, both for their flexibility and easy adaptability to…
Listen to this article By Matt Wicks, Chief Robotics Solution Architect Smarter robots will be critical to handling DC order volumes, speeds, and complexities Today’s distribution center (DC) operations are struggling to keep pace with the speed and complexity of modern e-commerce. U.S. online distribution volume grew faster in 2017 than it has since 2011,…
Honeywell today announced the creation of Honeywell Robotics, an advanced technology center of excellence focused on innovating and developing artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision and advanced robotics for use across supply chains. Pittsburgh-based Honeywell Robotics will help shape the warehouse and distribution center of the future, particularly as companies look to automated solutions, software…
Collaborative robots, mobile platforms, and the enabling hardware and software were all on display at Automate/ProMat, but what was new and noteworthy?