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Student designs one-wheeled autonomous robot for package delivery and to transfer goods from place to place
With Amazon delivery drones still “years” away, according to a recent interview with CEO Jeff Bezos, Kobi Shikar is offering an alternative idea. Shikar, an industrial design student at Israel’s Shenkar College has unveiled his personal vision for a delivery robot. […]
Supply chain disruptions after the Tianjin disaster could impact electronics production and holiday retail
The recent explosions in the Chinese port of Tianjin could have far-reaching and long-lasting impacts on global supply chains. As one of the world’s largest ports, Tianjin is a primary gateway for goods produced in northern China and a shipping point […]
MHI Young Professionals Webinar – Collaboration
Thursday, Aug 27, 2015 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT Collaboration is essential in today’s work environments. Teams are critical in today’s workforce but many struggle to utilize them effectively. Join MHI’s Young Professionals Network and Deb Palmer George on […]
Exel to test “vision picking” technology in U.S. warehouses
Contract logistics provider Exel, part of the Deutsche Post DHL group, is set to test “vision picking” technology in two of its US warehouses later this year. Warehouse workers will be equipped with “smart glass” eyeware which can read bar […]
Demand High for U.S. Industrial Space
Demand for U.S. industrial real estate is outpacing supply, raising rents to near pre-recession levels and attracting speculative investment in new facilities, according to a new report by the real estate firm CBRE Inc. Key findings: –Demand remains solid, with […]
MHI Young Professionals Network and MHEDA Co-Host 2015 Emerging Leaders Conference
MHI Young Professionals Network (YPN) hosted the Emerging Leaders Conference in downtown Chicago on Thursday, July 30, 2015. The conference was attended by more than 100 people from over 50 material handling companies. The conference was centered on the topic […]