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RoboGeorgia launches to make Georgia a leading robotics and automation hub
The member-driven organization brings together industry leaders, educational institutions, and community organizers to position Georgia at the forefront of robotics and automation innovation.

Vehicle-mounted computers: Beyond rugged
The traditional vehicle-mounted computer has always had to stand up to harsh operating conditions, now communications flexibility and data insights are also part of these solutions.

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) offer modern solution to challenges of traditional farming
Farming technology start-up Hippo Harvest is using AMRs to make greenhouse farming as accessible and productive as outdoor farming.

KION Group’s board extends CEO Rob Smith’s contract by five years
Move ensures Smith's leadership through December 31, 2029 for the global supplier of industrial trucks, materials handling automation, and supply chain solutions.

Largest Automate on record opens in Chicago on Monday May 6th
More than 35,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors will participate in the Association for Advancing Automation’s 2024 Automate Show and Conference

AutoStore to launch U.S. headquarters in greater Boston region
Over 100 new jobs will be introduced to the region with the establishment of the new headquarters in Salem, New Hampshire

Trew expanding manufacturing and development campus in southwest Ohio
Automated material handling solutions provider receives grant and Job Creation Tax Credit extension to fuel third round of expansion to campus, research and development, manufacturing, and workforce.

IFR: Robot installations by U.S. manufacturing companies up 12 percent last year
Preliminary figures from the International Federation of Robotics show total installations of industrial robots across U.S. manufacturing segments reached 44,303 units in 2023.

Geek+ and System Teknik deploy PopPick solution for pharmacy group Med24.dk
System Teknik partnered on the Denmark project, which includes three PopPick stations and 30 Shelf-to-Person robots.

Beckhoff USA opens new office in Austin, Texas
The Austin office will amplify support, sales and training opportunities covering an array of industries that include electric vehicles, medtech and digital manufacturing.

Manhattan Associates selects TeamViewer as partner for warehouse vision picking
Manhattan Associates plans to integrate TeamViewer's leading vision picking solution with its flagship, cloud-based Manhattan Active Warehouse Management platform.

ASME Foundation wins grant for technical workforce development
ECMC Foundation funding helps transition underserved students to technical careers. The ASME Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the world’s premier professional society for multidisciplinary engineers.

Consultant and industry leader John M. Hill passes on at age 86
Legendary supply chain consultant and AIDC expert championed education for materials handling professionals.

Walmart chooses Swisslog AS/RS and software for third milk processing facility
This is the third Walmart milk processing facility to deploy Swisslog’s automated storage and retrieval solution (ASRS) featuring SynQ software and Vectura cranes. Walmart is planning to break ground on the new milk processing facility later this year with the facility scheduled to open in 2026.

NetLogistik partners with Vuzix subsidiary Moviynt to offer mobility solutions for warehouses
NetLogistics now a referral partner able to offer and deploy a platform from Moviynt, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vuzix.

Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
In this Special Digital Edition, the editorial staff of Modern curates the best robotics coverage over the past year to help track the evolution of this piping hot market.

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Lucas Watson appointed CSO for Körber’s Parcel Logistics business in North America
Watson will lead all business development and marketing functions for the region.


Walmart deploying autonomous lift trucks at four of its high-tech DCs
After a 16-month proof of concept at one of its high-tech DCs, Walmart is deploying 19 autonomous forklifts across four facilities, according to post from the retailer.


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