Materials Handling Automation

Information on automated materials handling equipment and ideas for automating your manufacturing facility or distribution center to reduce manual labor—delivered through news and feature stories, case studies and columns.

MHPN Product of the Day: High-capacity spiral conveyors
Staff, 11/6/2009
To handle taller units and heavier loads, high capacity spirals are engin-eered to carry 75 pounds per linear foot of conveyor at speeds up to 200 feet per minute. More

Automation: Modern to host virtual conference
Staff - 11/06/2009
Virtual tradeshow on Dec. 7 will look at trends in materials handling automation More
MHPN Product of the Day: Cubing, weighing systems
Staff - 11/05/2009
The 265R and 480R automated dimensional weighing systems for parcel and SKU manifesting are quiet, laser-free and ergonomic. More
Merger completed, KardexRemstar introduced
Staff - 11/04/2009
KardexRemstar is a leading provider of automated storage and retrieval systems for manufacturing, distribution and warehousing applications. More
Ohio awards Intelligrated $24 million incentive package
Staff - 11/04/2009
Details include low-interest loans, job creation tax credit 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: 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
Materials handling: Sencorp and White Systems merge
Staff - 10/23/2009
Manufacturer of thermoforming and sealing machines joins forces with maker of carousels and automated storage and retrieval systems. More
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Tom Andel, Columnist, Modern Materials Handling
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