New Media

By Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 8/1/2000

Robotics resource

To find anything you need to know about robotics, a new on line resource at www.roboticsonline.com provides a wide variety of information including news, feature articles, training, and a calendar of events. A buyer's guide enables users to search for products and companies and even submit bids. If you haven't found what you're looking for on the site, you can submit a question to "Ask the Experts," or join in online discussions.
Robotic Industries Association
734-994-6088

Web site opens doors

If you're looking to purchase materials handling equipment from strip doors to loading dock accessories, a Web site, www.tmi-pvc.com, has been updated to simplify the buying process. Product information, animated photographs, and diagrams are included.
TMI Inc.
412-787-9750

A site for buyers and sellers

At www.iMark.com, you can buy or sell used equipment. A virtual tour walks viewers through the process of how to buy or sell assets. The site offers varying ways to browse-by industry, equipment, inventory, or specifications. News, events, and career opportunities are featured.
iMark.com
800-939-3261

Materials handling video premiers

To introduce the materials handling industry to the general public is an 11 min video that highlights the many ways materials handling touches everyday products from hamburgers to CDs.

The video, which was in development for 9 mos, was created in response to MHIA members who've asked for educational materials that can be used to find qualified employees. It can be used to recruit new employees, and can be used to acquaint investment bankers, news media, chambers of commerce, and economic development groups with the scope and importance of the materials handling industry.
Material Handling Industry of America
704-676-1190

Free components online

A new page at www.intellution.com/solutions/freeware provides end users, developers, and integrators with a place to interchange components designed for manufacturing processes. Users can download utilities such as a Momentary Push Button Dynamo, a Stand-alone Alarm Viewer, and a Tag Status Utility.
Intellution, Inc.
781-769-8878

Purchase equipment online

If you're looking for new and used materials handling equipment, visit ActionHandling.com. Complete with photos, tables, descriptions, and a search function, an online catalog includes everything from casters, containers, and carts to mezzanines and lift trucks. For easy ordering, users can either peruse the site for products or order a print catalog, and then purchase products online.
ActionHandling.com

Video highlights conveyor

A new video demonstrates the benefits of a rollerless accumulation conveyor. Designed for beverage applications, the conveyor features a spill-resistant plastic belt, rubber modules that grip product when on an incline or decline, and adjustable high/low side guides.
Alvey Systems
314-993-4700

Free software calculates costs

Free software on a CD-ROM or PC-adaptable disk calculates the energy savings of electric motors. Users enter estimated hours of motor operation, cost of energy (kWh), motor horsepower, efficiency, and cost data. The updated Save-Plus software then determines annual energy costs of different motors.
Baldor
501-646-4711