Adept Technology, Inc., Pleasanton, Calif., launched "Acuity," a new patented, proprietary technology for its "Lynx" intelligent, autonomous mobile robots.
After trying different solutions, then shipping test loads across the country, Driscoll’s worked with Orion Packaging Systems, Alexandria, Minn., and Associated Packaging, Inc., Gallatin, Tenn., to develop the solution that protects its berries and meets the demands of its production cycle.
The automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) and systems industry posted record sales of $140 million in 2013—a 39% increase over 2012, according to a study conducted by MHI, Charlotte, N.C.
Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee, introduced the new Allen-Bradley Micro820 programmable logic controller (PLC), a new addition to the Allen-Bradley Micro800 PLC family.
Automated material handling supplier HK Systems Inc., Milwaukee, Wis., said it will provide an automated guided vehicle system to frozen vegetable processor Birds Eye Foods Inc., Rochester, N.Y.