The new multi-protocol IV7 Intellitag vehicle-mount RFID reader reads Gen 2 tags from multiple manufacturers in mixed populations of tags based on all major global RFID standards, including EPCglobal Gen 2, Gen 1 and ISO 18000-6b, with a migration path to the emerging ISO 18000-6c standard. The IV7 is designed to interface to Windows-based, vehicle-mounted computers. The reader is built to withstand the rigors of harsh, industrial environments and is sealed to IP65 ratings.
Intermec Technologies Corp.
800-347-2636
www.intermec.com

The AIRPlus Mini produces air pillows at a rate of 20 feet per minute, occupying less than 2-square feet of desktop space. The lightweight, portable, compact unit is easy to install – just plug it in to any standard wall outlet. It weighs just 20 pounds, and uses ambient air to produce air pillows on demand. The system produces air pillows in 8-inch widths, and lengths of 4 or 8 inches. The amount of air in each pillow can be adjusted based on specific packaging requirements. Film, available in 1.4 or 2.0 mill thicknesses, can be pre-printed with company logo for bracing purposes.
Storopack, Inc.
800-827-7225
www.storopackinc.com

A .NET-based platform serves as a common foundation to seamlessly integrate its source-to-consumption software solutions for warehouse management, transportation management, manufacturing execution and performance management. The platform leverages Web services, an industry standard for enterprise application integration, to provide better business process management. The platform will enhance the user experience through improvements such as increased performance and security, as well as a streamlined interface.
HighJump Software
952-563-5122
www.highjump.com

Adjustable-height aluminum gantry cranes combine lightweight and rigid, sturdy construction into one unit. The all-aluminum construction of these cranes make them corrosion resistant and perfect for outdoor use. Lightweight I-beams allow for height adjustment without the need of a hoist or forklift. All pinned connections make it possible for a single person to set up the unit or take it down in just minutes.
Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
800-348-0868
www.vestil.com

FoxFetch order fulfillment software provides fast and accurate batch picking using low-cost, wireless, infrared communications technology enabling voice, scanning and light-directed picking from storage bays coupled with light-directed putting to cart locations containing customer orders. The software was designed to answer the needs of customers in a warehouse environment who are having challenges with quickly and accurately fulfilling orders due to low productivity and employee accountability issues. FoxFetch optimizes the picking process for applications with products that move slowly through the production line, whether it's one product going to many customer orders or many products going to one customer order.
Foxfire Technologies Corp.
704-905-2099
www.foxfiretechnologies.com

The UHF-UN1 integrated RFID controller/antenna and UHF525HT high temperature passive tag solution is designed for long-range, industrial applications. The compact size of the UHF-UN1, versatile design and high speed TCP/IP connectivity reduces installation time, labor costs, and hardware installation accessory costs. The UHF-UN1 integrated controller and UHF525HT high-temperature passive tag solution is ideal for industrial applications where single or multiple tags have to be read at long distances and high rates.
Escort Memory Systems
831-438-7000
www.ems-rfid.com/uhf

A compact weighing system accurately and automatically accepts or rejects parts by weight and, at the same time, keeps a running tally. The system includes a pneumatic tilting mechanism that slides acceptable items forward into one bin while tilting rejected items backward into a reject bin. Target weights or counts along with specific tolerances can be programmed as needed or stored and recalled according to part number. The system can also raise an alarm or automatically shut down when the number of accepted items reaches a desired total.
Sterling Scale
800-331-9931
www.sterlingscale.com

The mobile industrial PC DNeT MPC 5/110 offers enhanced features and rugged construction. The unit is an ideal touch-screen PC for use in warehouses and on forklifts. The optional 3M near field imaging (NFI) microtouch 10-inch touchscreen provides high visibility even in bright environments. The optional heating capability allows the unit to operate in temperatures as low as -22° F. An internal UPS storage battery is available for backup during power failures and transportation from one vehicle to another. An optional automatic switch-off feature powers down the computer when the vehicle's ignition is turned off.
DLoG Logistics, Inc
410-840-1982
www.dlog-logistics.com

Wireless VPN support is now available for securing RFID readers. The update contains security framework enhancements that provide specific protection for wireless communication with application systems. With the solution and the open architecture of many RFID readers, users can easily implement third-party applications and rapidly develop new, application-specific, user-driven applications to better satisfy business goals and client mandates.
Columbitech
46 8 556 08 100
www.columbitech.com

An integrated speech recognition engine (VISE) is now available with the EASYpick voice order fulfillment system. The integration of the two offers customers a wider range of order fulfillment solutions designed to work in different operational situations. Implementation of voice technology significantly reduces costs and increases accuracy by enabling workers to utilize audible commands and voice responses to perform a variety of order fulfillment tasks.
FKI Logistex North America
510-985-6316
www.fkilogistex.com

A fully automated RFID tag placement system optimizes speed and consistency of tag application. A servo controlled X-Y positioning system automatically guides the capture of power and reading samples across the face of the carton accurately and consistently. The result is a complete map of all facings of the carton, detailing characteristics such as absorption, reflectivity, frequency response, tag read rate and ultimately the readability of a tag at a specific location.
Venture Research Inc.
866-734-3111
www.ventureresearch.net

The Quantum corrugated pallet is sturdy and lightweight and meets all international shipping requirements. In addition, the pallet weighs 75% less than traditional wooden pallets and is exempt from the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures: Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material In International Trade (ISPM 15). The new design absorbs vibration and shock and works to diminish product damage and positions companies to significantly reduce product packaging costs.
PalletKraft North American
800-513-7562
www.quantumpallets.com

A family of safety controllers protects workers. The UE 100 series of safety controllers offers a mid-range safety controller with more advanced functions and flexibility than a safety relay, but without the complexity and cost of using a safety PLC. The UE 440 is a configurable safety controller for comprehensive implementation of safety applications. The UE 470 is designed for the safety requirements of press brake applications.
SICK
800-325-7245
www.sickusa.com

An electro-mechanical bus lift system avoids environmental exposures that have historically been associated with the use of lifting designs that utilize hydraulic operating systems. The system can utilize the existing caisson for the vertical travel of the rear hoist. The engineered features of the system accommodate the use of an existing pit so that the front hoist is able to move horizontally to adjust for various bus lengths.
Whiting
800-861-5744
www.whitingcorp.com

The Microflex CE8820 mobile handheld computer features increased memory. The system is available with 128 MB NAND as well as optional 512MB NAND. It also has an improved LCD display and keyboard control, and is equipped with an Intel Xscale 400 MHz processor. Weighing only 2.6 pounds, the unit runs the latest Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 operating system, including an integrated voice communication system with fully supported recording and playback abilities.
DAP Technologies
418-681-9394
www.daptech.com