Robotics

Boeing’s Humans Step In After Robots Fumble Assembly of 777 Jets

November 14, 2019

Score one for the humans. After four years of trial and error, Boeing Co. is dumping the robots that build two main fuselage sections for its 777 jetliners and the upgraded model known as 777X.

Self-Driving Trucks: The Dismal Truth

November 13, 2019

Helen Atkinson, SCB Contributor

Self-driving trucks aren’t self-driving — not in the way that regular people have every reason to understand that term.

Why Logistics Companies Must Adopt Big Data and Cloud Technology

November 11, 2019

Simone Puorto, SCB Contributor

More than 50% of companies are using big-data analytics, a recent survey says, but a closer look reveals that adoption rate varies significantly by industry.

The Intelligent Enterprise for the Industrial Machinery and Components Industry

November 1, 2019

SAP

By 2025, Industrial Manufacturers must be able to capture customer requirements effectively and drive mass customization to give every customer what they want. The ability to manage the specifics of each order in every aspect of the value chain consistently lies in the intelligent enterprise.

Tompkins Robotics Partners with PULSE Integration to Expand Delivery of its Warehouse Robots

October 31, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Tompkins Robotics, a provider of portable, scalable autonomous mobile robots, has announced a partnership with PULSE Integration to deliver its t-Sort solution to companies looking to streamline and improve fulfillment operations. PULSE Integration leverages a blend of digital and physical technologies to deliver customized, scalable supply chain solutions for clients in the manufacturing, 3PL and retail industries.

RightHand Robotics and Element Logic Launch Integrated Robotic Piece-Picking Solution

October 2, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

RightHand Robotics, a provider of autonomous robotic piece-picking solutions, and Element Logic, an intralogistics company, announced the launch of an integrated robotic piece-picking solution that combines the technologies of both companies.

Intelligent Automation Helps Manufacturers Work Like Tomorrow, Today

September 27, 2019

Chris Huff, SCB Contributor

“Intelligent automation” is the key to a futuristic manufacturing environment.

FlytBase Announces Autonomous Drone Solution for Counting Warehouse Inventory

September 10, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

FlytBase, a provider of drone solution software, recently announced FlytWare, an autonomous drone solution for indoor operations.

Drone Bubble Bursts, Wiping Out Startups and Hammering VC Firms

September 6, 2019

Bloomberg

Unmanned aircraft are still seen as a pillar of the future. But for now, the over-heated market is getting a cold blast of reality.

CASE STUDY

Gap Inc. Speeds Up Warehouse Operations With Robotics, AI

September 3, 2019

Zach Gomez, SCB Contributor

Gap Inc. replaced manual picking and sorting operations with an automated system, resulting in a big boost in productivity at its distribution center.

Robotics

The latest news, analysis, trends and tools for automation and robotics for warehousing and distribution. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies that use cameras, radios, sensors and digital maps to find and sort merchandise are transforming the way warehouses and distribution centers operate — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of automation and robotics in the warehouse.