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“Jobs of Tomorrow”: Collaborative Automation
Some might see robots as a necessary evil. Given the gigantic uptick COVID-19 caused in e-commerce and the persistent labor shortages, it’s likely that your warehouse or distribution center has started to introduce this smart technology. In episode four of […]
“Jobs of Tomorrow”: Testing to Investing
With all of the shiny new robots and artificial intelligence emerging, how can companies make sure they are investing in the right products? This is the pressing question presented in “Technology in Supply Chain: Testing to Investing,” the second episode […]
Cobots to account for 30% of total robot market by 2027
A new market report released by Interact Analysis titled The Collaborative Robot Market – 2019 indicates strong and sustained growth for the collaborative robot industry. In 2018, global revenues from cobot production exceeded $550 million. This was almost a 60% […]
With Workforce Challenges Prompting Greater Interest In Robots, MHI’s New Robotics Industry Group Offers Resources
By MHI Industry Group, Warehouse Automation Although robotics technology already plays a significant role in the automation of distribution centers and warehouses—and several established MHI industry groups focus on areas within the material handling industry that utilize robotics—recent trends prompted […]
Industry 4.0
By Carol Miller, MHI Vice President of Marketing and Communications While the term “Industry 4.0” is appearing more frequently both in mainstream media and on the minds of corporate leaders worldwide, its meaning—or its ultimate impact—aren’t well understood. To help […]
Last Mile Delivery Technology Trends
By Brian Reaves, MHI Executive Vice President If you pay attention to media headlines, you might think that airborne drones, autonomous, self-driving vehicles or crowd-sourced private vehicle owners will be delivering your online purchases to your doorstep within the next […]