April 17, 2026 · NORD Drivesystems recently announced its NORDAC LINK and NORDAC ON frequency inverters now have identical communication and safety functions, enabling modular floor or wall mounting.
April 15, 2026 · The CrossX easy-transfer roller from Roach Conveyors converts a standard roller conveyor into a transverse top-push configuration to improve ergonomics, reducing strain and fatigue.
April 13, 2026 · Rite-Hite recently published its 2026 Dock Operations Benchmark Report, a comprehensive industry study examining safety, operations, and maintenance practices across 168 U.S. facilities. MODEX booth B14757.
April 10, 2026 · Occupational safety educational seminar topics at MODEX 2026 include rack safety, ergonomics, predictive maintenance, standardized crash barrier testing, and loading dock safety.
February 10, 2026 · A new study by EDGE Fall Protection ranks healthcare facilities, leather manufacturing, and package delivery the most dangerous industries for American workers based on BLS injury data.
August 1, 2025 · Robotic based automation solutions enable the flexibility to effectively manage both seasonal and sustained growth.
March 25, 2025 · Contoro Robotics raised $25M Series A to scale its AI-powered trailer and container unloading robots for loading dock automation in warehouses, gaining Amazon and Doosan funding.
March 23, 2025 · Scott Technology launched Nexbot, a modular automated guided vehicle (AGV) at ProMat 2025 that the company said makes automation more accessible.
November 8, 2024 · Amazon Prime Air’s MK30 drones have received FAA approval to fly beyond pilots’ visual line of sight, allowing same-day deliveries under five pounds from the Tolleson, Ariz. site.
September 11, 2023 · Otto Group, a top German e-commerce retailer, plans to deploy Boston Dynamics' robots as part of its logistics automation.
December 11, 2019 · Every distribution center defines success differently, with each having its own set of critical business outcomes by which it is measured.
September 10, 2019 · In the past few years, we’ve witnessed a digital transformation taking place in a variety of industrial sectors, and distribution and fulfillment is no exception.
September 5, 2019 · Honeywell Intelligrated’s technology and technical support services will help The Apparel Logistics Group expand its e-commerce parcel shipping capability, increase productivity at the shipping dock, ensure order accuracy and expand its value-added services capacity, which includes returned…
March 19, 2019 · The relentless march of e-commerce continues to put tremendous strain on distribution and fulfillment operations.
December 19, 2018 · RightHand Robotics, a Somerville, Mass-based company founded in 2014 by Leif Jentoft and Yaro Tenzer, closed a $23 million Series B round for its RightPick robotic piece-picking technology.