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MHPN Product of the Day: Cubing, weighing systems
Staff, 11/5/2009
The 265R and 480R automated dimensional weighing systems for parcel and SKU manifesting are quiet, laser-free and ergonomic. More

MHPN Product of the Day: RFID tags work with metal
Staff - 11/04/2009
Using non-contact, ISO 15693 compliant passive data carrier technology, the M-M RFID direct metal-mount system allows the tag to be mounted directly on any alloy or metal surface without interference or loss in range. More
MHPN Product of the Day: Small character printer with smart ink cartridges
Staff - 11/02/2009
The 1510 small character continuous ink jet printer includes an intuitive user interface and simplified fluid replacement with a Smart Cartridge microchip-enabled bottle. More
MHPN Product of the Day: Gain control of high-volume, fast-movers with WMS
Staff - 11/01/2009
Targeted to fast-moving, high-volume warehouses, eWareNavi warehouse management software directs equipment and people simultaneously while providing control, flexibility and visibility of warehouse inventory operation. More
Software Advice simplifies manufacturing ERP software selection
Staff - 10/30/2009
Software Advice launched its Manufacturing Software Advice service yesterday, a free online resource that helps manufacturers find the right software for their enterprise. More
MHPN Product of the Day: Easily network motorized drive roller conveyors
Staff - 10/28/2009
The ConveyLinx control system for motor-driven rollers operates multiple zones of linear conveyor without any special tools or software. More
Data collection: Ryzex announces “The Big Upgrade” contest winner
Staff - 10/08/2009
Winner with the oldest working bar code device receives mobile handheld computer. More
Goods-to-person picking at Smith Drug Company
By Bob Trebilcock, Executive Editor - 10/07/2009
Using the new system, picking productivity increased from 140 lines to nearly 900 lines per man hour. More
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Tom Andel, Columnist, Modern Materials Handling
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Crown’s IC lift truck: farm-raised for endurance
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Tom Andel, Columnist, Modern Materials Handling
November 2, 2009
OSHA: tougher on lift truck violations
In my last blog I addressed under-ride, a particularly ugly and often fatal type of l...
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Tom Andel, Columnist, Modern Materials Handling
October 29, 2009
Lift trucks: Don’t be overcome by under-ride
The operator of a standup order picker was killed on the job recently. The circumstan...
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Tom Andel, Columnist, Modern Materials Handling
October 26, 2009
Forklifts from space! Tell your kids.
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