Getting materials and workpieces from point A to point B has never been easier or smarter. Advances in robotics, conveyors and process systems are reshaping how manufacturers move materials. And this June 2026 issue of Automation Companion from GlobalSpec explores this with depth. In this issue: AGVs vs. AMRs: Which robot belongs on your floor? Got materials? Robots can handle it Advanced conveyors: From belts to levitation Centrifugal pumps: Dumb equipment to intelligent asset
