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Podcast: Maximizing ROI and Mitigating Risks in Robotics Investments

In this episode of the MHI Industry Leadership Podcast, hosts Christian Dow and Frank Schwartz welcome two industry veterans, Matt Bush, VP of Technology, Innovation, and Research, and Chris Lingamfelter, Founder and Managing Partner at Robot Advisors. Together, they bring ...
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Humans and Robots Work Well Together

The many places where robots are enhancing warehousing operations. For years, science fiction suggested that one day, humans would be replaced by robots. But as modern robots enter the picture in warehousing and manufacturing, that science fiction is proving to ...
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Justifying Robotics, Part II

It can be easy to overlook the more human piece of the ROI equation when looking at justifying robotics and automation in general, but for the long-term sustainability of an organization made up of people, it is the most important ...
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How to Justify the Cost of Robotics–Part 1

The upfront price tag can be intimidating, but you can make the case for robotics. When it comes to automation, the potential for significant cost savings should be a compelling reason to invest in expensive equipment. This can be demonstrated ...
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Robot Safety

With the right approach, everyone can work safely alongside robots. Whenever a company considers robotics—whether fixed machines or mobile—safety comes to the forefront. Organizations worry about the safety of their employees when working near or with the robots. Employees worry ...
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Adding Robots to the Cold Chain

With the right application, robots can play a key role in your cold-chain operations. Robotics in manufacturing and warehousing are seemingly everywhere these days, but can they also work in refrigerated environments? Yes, and the similarities to ambient environments probably ...
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Podcast: Robotics and Humans: A Synergistic Workforce

The latest episode of the MHI Industry Leadership Podcast, hosted by Christian Dow and co-host Frank Schwartz, dives into a topic at the forefront of modern logistics and warehouse management: the integration of robotic automation in work environments traditionally dominated ...
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Reimagining Warehouse Boundaries with Robots

The name of the game in warehousing is increasing productivity. There are many ways to go about that, but most often, technology is the key piece of the equation. Robots are increasingly the tool of choice, for many reasons. When ...
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Robotics 101

Learn how different robots can operate within your facility to enhance productivity. Robotics are taking on an increasingly larger role in the warehousing environment, but that hasn’t always been the case. Traditional fixed robots–long a fixture in the automotive industry—haven’t ...
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Robotics in the Warehouse

The collaborative role of robots and humans leads to big results. The term “robots” gets thrown around loosely, especially in the context of material handling. While it represents a very broad category of equipment, it can be helpful to understand ...