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Posted 02/08 · 08:02 PM · MMH Editorial
The Crisplant tilt tray sortation system was a sight for sore eyes for end users who visited the Beumer Group (Booth 2315) at Modex 2012.
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Modex 2012: SDI Group USA unveils Sortrak
Posted 02/08 · 07:59 PM · MMH Editorial
SDI Group USA (Booth 707) showcased its new Sortrak flexible sortation unit at Modex this week.
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Modex 2012: New integrated control offerings feature flexibility, simplicity
Posted 02/08 · 02:49 PM · MMH Editorial
Lenze Americas (Booth 4105), a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, introduced the Servo Inverter i700.
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Modex 2012: Compact vertical sorter gains market traction
Posted 02/08 · 09:00 AM · MMH Editorial
Nedpack (Booth 3820) is gaining market traction among integrator partners and customers in North America for its Prorunner Mk5 vertical sorter, according to Jerome De Haan, a sales manager with Nedpack.
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Intelligrated and SDI announce joint operation in Brazil
Posted 02/07 · 03:55 PM · MMH Editorial
In a joint press conference yesterday, Intelligrated (Booth 2900) and SDI Group USA (Booth 707) announced the launch of a new, co-owned and managed operation in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Modex 2012: Fortna announces new software release
Posted 02/07 · 01:03 PM · MMH Editorial
Fortna (Booth 509) announced the release of version 3.0 of their DCmodeler tool. The proprietary system quickly synthesizes item, order, receipt, shipment and inventory data to project future business requirements and growth.
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Modex 2012: Unit sorter suits “end of line” systems
Posted 02/07 · 12:11 PM · MMH Editorial
SpanTech (Booth 3028) unveiled the TranSorter at a Tuesday press conference, a new modular unit sorter that uses extendable and retractable nose conveyors.
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Modex 2012: Swisslog introduces new products, announces new projects
Posted 02/07 · 11:24 AM · MMH Editorial
In a press conference yesterday, Swisslog (Booth 3105) unveiled the SmartCarrier automated goods-to-person picking system with carriers that are not restricted to only one per storage array level.
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Modex 2012: Compact laser scanner suits AGV market
Posted 02/07 · 08:56 AM · MMH Editorial
SICK (Booth 3304) is showcasing its new S300 Mini Safety Laser Scanner, a small and light safety-rated laser scanner that can be used in applications such as collision prevention for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) and automatic guided carts (AGCs).
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Modex 2012: Automatic guided vehicle industry reports strong sales in 2011
Posted 02/07 · 08:50 AM · MMH Editorial
The Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) Industry Group of the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) reported on Monday that its member companies saw a 25% increase in sales of AGVs in 2011, totaling $108 million.
