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Automate Day One: Turning data into information for better context

Control Engineering

Stacey Harimoto, senior engineer at Fanuc, talked about how how they use 2D and 3D cameras on robots to help provide context for palletizing, pick-and-place and more for warehousing and logistics applications. Zachary Stank, product marketing manager for Phoenix Contact, described their PLCnext offering in a similar way. “We

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Machine Tool Provider Relocates Parts Warehouse for Faster Shipment

Fabricating & Metal Work

Customers will continue to place orders through established points of contact, but the same-day order cutoff will increase from 4:00 p.m. The facility also benefits from close proximity to major shipping operations at the Indianapolis International Airport, a prime location for logistics-critical warehousing and dispatch.

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ProMat 2023 exhibits show what is possible in warehouse automation, motion control

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Motion control advances, robotics help warehousing, distribution centers and logistics in factories, as shown by ProMat 2023 exhibitors. At left vertical warehousing was shown at the North Hall entrance; right, some of the South Hall ProMat 2023 exhibits are shown. Courtesy: Mark T.

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The Future of Smart Supply Chain with Industry 4.0

ATS

Supply chain and logistics are two of the most critical components in manufacturing facility efficiency, cost control, reliability and overall effectiveness in meeting customer requirements. Digital transformation in logistics and supply chain. To learn more, contact us today. developments. implementation. Industry 4.0

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How automation storage and retrieval systems will shape the future of distribution operations

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Learn how effective traffic management and real-time communications among warehousing system robotics are enabled via EtherCAT. AS/RS Insights: Ongoing labor shortages and the rising cost of warehouse real estate have led to increased adoption of automation technologies among logistics providers.

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Robotics and Automation in 2022 – Can They be a Hedge to Recession?

i4.0 today

This has made many large companies aware of the weaknesses of the current business model where manufacturing is outsourced, and global logistics is heavily needed. fold increase in demand for logistics and delivery robots and a 6.8-fold As a result, many global companies have started to seek local suppliers to mitigate these issues.

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The Manufacturing Value Chain Guide

ATS

Inbound logistics: These are activities needed to bring materials to the production floor, principally warehousing and material handling. Outbound logistics: This is about getting finished products to the customer. Contact us for more information. There are five primary pieces that make up the value chain: 1.