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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…

60 Seconds with…Brian Feehan

August 1, 2025 · In this exclusive Q&A, Brian Feehan, President of the Industrial Truck Association, discusses the state of the lift truck industry, highlighting a significant boost in GDP contribution and employment growth.

A3’s Humanoid Robot Forum to explore the future of manufacturing

August 1, 2025 · One-day event in Seattle brings together visionaries and innovators shaping the next era of industrial automation

Equipment Report: Understanding the modern unit load

July 1, 2025 · Efficiently managing unit loads in warehouses is more critical than ever as labor shortages and geopolitical uncertainties put pressure on supply chains. Advances in automation, including shuttle systems and mobile robotics, are revolutionizing how goods are moved, reducing costs and improving…

ITA: successful conclusion to National Forklift Safety Day 2025

June 26, 2025 · Next year's Industrial Truck Association event highlighting importance of lift truck safety scheduled for June 9, 2026

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How to Choose the Right Automated Shelving System

June 26, 2025 · Automated shelving systems can optimize space, improve picking speed, and reduce your labor costs. Here’s how to find the right one for your operation.

Ergonomics in lift truck design requires a balanced approach

June 24, 2025 · Keep the importance of ergonomics in line with efficiency to ensure happier and more productive operators in your operation.

Automatica 2025: PAL Robotics to demonstrate humanoid embodied AI

June 22, 2025 · PAL Robotics TIAGo Pro mobile manipulation robot will perform teleoperation and interactively demonstrate embodied AI that enables machine learning at Automatics 2025.

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Integrity Machine System Drives Efficiency in Stacking and De-Stacking

June 19, 2025 · Integrity Machine Systems is elevating material handling through automation, enabling safer, faster, and more consistent stacking processes that align with today’s lean manufacturing needs.

MHI’s robotics industry group approves seven new members

June 18, 2025 · MHI's The Robotics Group or "TRG" approves seven more members with a focus on warehouse robotics

Hexagon launches AEON humanoid powered by NVIDIA

June 17, 2025 · Hexagon launched its AEON humanoid robot powered by NVIDIA at Hexagon LIVE 2025 in Las Vegas, and announced partnership pilots with Schaeffler and Pilatus.

Crown Equipment releases lidar-based ProximityAssist integrated operator assist system

June 14, 2025 · Material handling company Crown Equipment releases ProximityAssist, a lidar-based integrated operator assist system to aid forklift operators.

Humanoid teases video of humanoid-human coexistence in everyday environments

June 12, 2025 · Humanoid released a new teaser video showcasing its robots coexisting with humans in everyday environments. The company also named Jarad Cannon Chief Technology Officer.

Burwell Material Handling partners to offer pedestrian detection system, marking National Forklift Safety Day

June 11, 2025 · Burwell Material Handling collaborates with Arcure to bring its Blaxtair AI-powered pedestrian-detection system to Burwell's customers

National Forklift Safety Day: Explore lift truck innovations that make warehouses safer

June 10, 2025 · National Forklift Safety Day celebrates technological safety innovations that improve workplaces with forklifts and lift trucks. Explore offerings from Raymond, Yale Lift Truck and more in this photo gallery.