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Materials Handling News and Resources

ARM Institute 25-01 Project Call now publicly available

February 24, 2025 · The ARM Institute expects to award approximately $3M to fund multiple projects focused on multi-modal sensing AI, rapid retasking and agility, cobot orchestration, and path planning.

10 humanoid robot companies preparing for commercial deployment

February 13, 2025 · With AI advances improving simulation and deep learning, humanoid robot companies are preparing to deploy robots commercially for paying customers. Some have already begun.

ProMat 2025: MasterMover to provide live demonstration of TOW300 tugger AGV

February 4, 2025 · At ProMat 2025 in Chicago, material handling automation provider MasterMover will showcase its TOW300 Tugger AGV with partner BlueBotics.

FlexLink introduces RC12 palletizing cobot arm

December 9, 2024 · FlexLink’s third generation RC12 palletizing cobot arm features a redesigned, standardized base, safety systems, and a user-friendly interface that require no programming skills.

PickerPal Mezzanine Safety Gate

October 15, 2024 · The PickerPal Gate has 6 self-closing arms that operate independently, available in 4’, 6’, or 8’ widths, has offset baseplate and casters on the end of each arm, and MEETS OSHA REQUIREMENTS!

HeroWear: Apex 2 Exosuit

October 14, 2024 · HeroWear’s Apex 2 exosuit is a wearable assistive device that works like an extra set of back muscles, reducing strain by 20-40% with no motors or batteries required.

BOSTONtec: Ergonomic Electric Height Adjustable Assembly Workbench with Surface Rollers, Ball Transfers, and Tilt

October 10, 2024 · The BOSTONtec Ergonomic Electric Height Adjustable Workbench is designed for seamless integration into assembly operations to enhance ergonomics in industrial environments.

Exair: Intellistat® Ion Air Gun

October 7, 2024 · Intellistat® Ion Air Gun is a handheld, lightweight solution to static elimination in clean processes, electronic test facilities, laboratories, clean rooms. Rated Class 5 for ISO 14644-1 and controlled environments.

Seegrid’s AI, machine learning bring precision to automated lift trucks

August 19, 2024 · Seegrid’s Tom Panzarella and David Griffin explain how cameras, AI, machine learning, and deep learning enable autonomous lift trucks to pick and place pallets with precision.

Holman Logistics announces autonomous forklift initiative with Third Wave Automation

August 3, 2024 · Holman Logistics and Third Wave Automation recently announced a partnership that will see Third Wave autonomous forklifts deployed at a Holman multi-client warehouse.

ForwardX Robotics launches Flex 300-L Mini AMR

July 18, 2024 · Complementing last week’s launch of the Flex 300-SCB Mini, ForwardX Robotics announced its deck-lifting Flex 300-L Mini, featuring the same 31.5 by 18.9 inch footprint.

Yale expands LiftOne dealer to include former Wheeler territory

July 9, 2024 · Family-owned lift truck supplier LiftOne’s Yale territory has been expanded across portions of North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia.

Pudu Robotics launches T300 industrial conveyance robot

June 14, 2024 · Adding to its food and beverage, restaurant, and service robot offerings, PUDU’s T300 materials conveyance robot is equipped with SLAM navigation to provide flexible operations.

Teleo deploys dump trucks equipped for supervised autonomy

May 13, 2024 · Teleo has deployed its teleoperation and supervised autonomy systems for Tomahawk Construction at a construction site in Naples, Florida performing haul jobs.

Agility Robotics partners with systems integrator Zion Solutions

May 13, 2024 · Through a new partnership, Agility Robotics’ Digit bipedal humanoid robots and Arc cloud-based fleet management software will be offered through systems integrator Zion Solutions.