For years, medium-sized manufacturers and distributors have watched from the sidelines as Fortune 500 companies deployed massive automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). The assumption was simple: warehouse automation is a luxury reserved for operations with unlimited budgets and warehouse footprints measured in acres, not square feet.

Smart automation is coming — but legacy tech is lagging Most ASRS systems today aren’t ready for AI. Learn how to assess and modernize your infrastructure.

Some cobot vendors emphasize safety features more for style than substance. This post uncovers common “safety theater” techniques—features that look compelling in brochures but don't deliver real protection on the plant floor. Let’s expose the difference between cosmetic safety and functional safety.