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MODEX 2026: NORD Drivesystems standardizes frequency inverter functional safety

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.
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Roach Conveyors CrossX easy-transfer roller

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.

MODEX 2026: NORD Drivesystems standardizes frequency inverter functional safety

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.

Roach Conveyors CrossX easy-transfer roller

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.

MODEX 2026: Rite-Hite publishes first U.S. loading dock benchmark report

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.

Safety educational seminars at MODEX 2026

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.

EDGE Fall Protection ranks America’s most dangerous jobs by injury rate

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.

E-Commerce Automation for a Post-Pandemic World

August 1, 2025 · Robotic based automation solutions enable the flexibility to effectively manage both seasonal and sustained growth.

Contoro Robotics raises $12M Series A to scale truck unloading robots

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.

ProMat 2025: Scott Technology launches NexBot modular AGV

March 23, 2025 · Scott Technology launched Nexbot, a modular automated guided vehicle (AGV) at ProMat 2025 that the company said makes automation more accessible.

Amazon Prime Air drones take flight in Phoenix, Ariz.

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.

Otto Group to Deploy Fleet of Boston Dynamics Spot and Stretch Robots

September 11, 2023 · Otto Group, a top German e-commerce retailer, plans to deploy Boston Dynamics' robots as part of its logistics automation.

9 Building Blocks of Operational Success

December 11, 2019 · Every distribution center defines success differently, with each having its own set of critical business outcomes by which it is measured.

On the Move Toward Digital Transformation

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.

Honeywell Helps Apparel Logistics Group Triple Daily Output from Its Ecommerce Distribution Center

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…

The Extent that e-Commerce Impacts Fulfillment Operations

March 19, 2019 · The relentless march of e-commerce continues to put tremendous strain on distribution and fulfillment operations.

RightHand Robotics Picking Up Where Amazon’s Kiva Systems Left Off

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.