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This Month in Modern: Managing economic uncertainty in the lift truck industry

August 1, 2025 · As Modern marks its 80th anniversary, this August issue highlights the evolving role of lift trucks in materials handling. Senior editor Roberto Michel explores how automation is enhancing lift truck operations at Prism Logistics’ DC, with AGV lift trucks and a semi-automated shuttle system…

Boston Dynamics releases software updates to Orbit fleet management platform, Spot robots

May 21, 2025 · Boston Dynamics announced major updates to its Orbit fleet management platform and Spot robot dog, enabling AI visual inspections, site view, enterprise features for Orbit and more.

Automate 2025: Software, delta robots, cobots and more from day two in Detroit

May 13, 2025 · Day two of Automate 2025 in Detroit saw large crowds descend on Huntington Place to view the latest technological innovations in software, delta robots, collaborative robots and more.

Automate 2025: Enidine, Compact Automation highlight product and software offerings for automation

May 12, 2025 · Enidine and Compact Automation announced its product and software offerings that will be on display at Automate 2025 in Detroit.

Automate 2025 show planner: Discover robots, components, and software in Detroit

April 28, 2025 · A3 is hosting Automate 2025, a trade show for robot developers, components and software providers, integrators, and end users to learn about the latest industry innovations.

ProMat 2025: New mobile robots, lift trucks, software and more from day one in Chicago

March 18, 2025 · On day one of ProMat 2025 in Chicago, attendees were treated to numerous robot and software releases, expanding automation in the warehouse, supply chain and logistics industries.

SICK acquires AMR navigation software provider Accerion

February 4, 2025 · With the acquisition of computer vision startup Accerion, SICK is adding infrastructure-free, AI-powered localization, navigation, and positioning software to its portfolio.

BlackBerry QNX publishes global survey of software developers

October 12, 2024 · BlackBerry QNX recently commissioned a survey of embedded software developers and engineers worldwide on topics such as OS cybersecurity and safety compliance.

New Software Platform Simplifies Complex Ecommerce Fulfillment Operations

April 10, 2018 · The ecommerce, omnichannel revolution is here to stay, and with it comes exponential increases in fulfillment speeds and complexities, yet, despite the new reality of modern commerce, most fulfillment centers still rely heavily on manual processes.

Blackstone Challenges Honeywell JDA Software Deal

August 17, 2016 · Blackstone, the world's largest private equity firm, is offering a financing plan to help debt-stricken JDA Software in a move that challenges Honeywell's potential $3 billion takeover deal.

Honeywell Explores Acquisition of JDA Software

August 9, 2016 · Honeywell International Inc is in talks to acquire JDA Software Group Inc, in a deal that could value the U.S. supply chain management software company at around $3 billion, including debt, according to people familiar with the matter.

Intelligrated Unveils New Software, Hardware and Capabilities

May 1, 2016 · Intelligrated displayed, and continues to innovate with its full range of automation solutions.

Digital Lumens: LightRules Software for Intelligent Industrial Lighting

March 21, 2016 · New LightRules software streamlines testing and reporting of intelligent industrial lighting fixtures that provide NFPA-101-compliant light levels in the event of an emergency. In addition to automating safety testing and reporting, the system includes a battery-backup fixture accessory that…

Digital Lumens: LightRules Web-Based Software Lighting Platform

July 5, 2013 · The LightRules Web-based software lighting platform manages LED lighting fixtures from a range of suppliers to add intelligence for energy efficiency. Adding the supplier’s Digital Light Agent technology into other manufacturers’ LED fixtures yields a low-cost module that combines control,…