IAM Robotics

05/26/2022

Every manufacturing and logistics company is facing the same pressures, irrespective of size or longevity:

* Spiraling costs
* Supply chain disruptions
* A diminishing workforce

The good news - while a full, end-to-end automation project demands time and commitment, one or two robots can be added to any warehouse or manufacturing business without the need for any disruption or even any custom IT integration.

As Dr Paul Rivers, CEO of Guidance Automation explains, warehouse automation is no longer just for the big boys – any manufacturing or logistics company can now seamlessly create a hybrid workforce that truly is fit for the future.

05/25/2022

A look back at warehouse automation technology - from conveyors to robots - to when it first began to emerge up to 120 years ago.

What do the next 120 years hold?

Today's warehouse management systems are like a scene from a sci-fi film but innovation in this area goes back as far as 120 years, to the first conveyors

05/24/2022

It is essential to recognize that the purpose of A.I. systems is to augment--not replace--human intelligence.

Throughout history, the introduction of new technologies - from windmills to factory robotics - has led to sea changes in the way businesses create value while eliminating burdensome and repetitive tasks for humans.

After several long "winters," business is ready for an A.I. spring.

05/23/2022

Can higher wages alone solve the supply chain labor shortage? No, not according to Robert Bowman with SupplyChainBrain.

Employers need to take a deeper and more nuanced approach to the labor conundrum, especially in warehousing and distribution, and that requires listening.

It turns out that beyond just higher wages, workers want to be heard and provided opportunities for both "linear" and “diagonal” advancement - with the latter providing training to become a technician, or even opening doors to executive positions.

Full article: https://hubs.ly/Q01bHsK90

05/20/2022

Among the factors contributing to robotics’ move into mainstream investment portfolios:

* The technology is better
* Increased comfort with having robots part of daily life
* The pandemic that illustrated the need for such tech when nurses were overworked and workers were expected to stay separated

Once considered pie-in-the-sky deep tech that was always years away, robots are seemingly everywhere from warehouses to hospitals to construction sites, and the market to invest in robotics remains hot.

05/18/2022

What does the Buyer’s Journey for investing in and look like?

In order to ensure a smooth automation integration, The Robotics Group at MHI says it is essential to do your research to find the right partner with the right solutions to meet your needs.

Robotics systems can be a daunting investment, and the buying journey includes critical steps to reach a successful integration.

05/17/2022

Success or failure boils down to how, exactly, humans collaborate and interact with robots in today’s supply chain environment.

Three meaningful warehousing sector trends are driving investments in new technologies: The ongoing labor crunch; a renewed mandate for more operational flexibility; and global initiatives for digital transformation.

05/16/2022

The Robotics Group at MHI is taking a deep dive into what it looks like to invest in and .

In Part I, the Group takes a look at how to avoid “Pilot Purgatory” with a six-step process designed to help operations that are struggling to get past the pilot testing phase.

Many operations considering an investment in robots or automation struggle to get past the pilot testing phase. Here’s how to make the next move.

05/13/2022

Investing in warehouse automation allows for:

* Better utilization of resources
* Reduction in operational and labor costs
* Optimization of warehouse space
* Improvement of warehouse environment
* Reduction in inventory loss

05/12/2022

IAM Robotics CEO, Lance VandenBrook joined fellow robotics CEOs to talk warehouse automation at the Cascadia Connect Robotics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence (RAAI) conference recently held in

In Pittsburgh at the Cascadia Connect Robotics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence investor conference, leaders of top robotics companies shared insights into the industry.

05/11/2022

The RaaS model is suitable for any industry struggling with throughput increases and labor shortages — challenges that apply to almost every industry.

Warehouse operators are increasingly turning to robot rental services as cheaper way to improve efficiency.

05/09/2022

To meet the rising demand for e-commerce volumes, the e-commerce industry along with the logistic companies are shifting to automation, not only to solve problems, but to create opportunities for the logistic sector to improve its efficiency.

E-commerce businesses are becoming increasingly popular, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. To meet the rising demand for e-commerce volumes, the e-commerce industry along with the logistic co…