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Fixed path: AGVs deliver heavy parts just in time
High-capacity AGVs transport carts 24/7 from one facility to another.

Fixed path: AGVs ferry tons of product and data
The same automatic guided vehicle fleet handles product in the plant and the neighboring warehouse.

Fixed path: Belt curve creates space-efficient solution
A 90-degree conveyor averts more complex equipment reconfiguration.

Fixed path: Beverage manufacturer dilutes costs with roller upgrade system
Solution eliminates broken belt issue while increasing uptime and savings.

Fixed path: Custom lift replaces forklift for transporting goods to 2nd floor
Vertical reciprocating conveyors elevate processes and product quality.

Fixed path: Scalable automation accelerates growth
Manufacturer notes increased safety and reliability with automatic guided carts.

CalPoly wins annual PACK Solutions Challenge
Michigan State and Rutgers University take second and third place.

Grob: Getting the goods to the person
In its new logistics center, German machine manufacturer Grob installed automated storage technologies and goods-to-person picking to speed materials to the assembly line.

Grob: How the system works
In Grob’s new parts and raw materials warehouse, automated and conventional storage work with goods-to-person picking to deliver parts to the assembly line.

Flexibility: The hallmark of today’s automated goods-to-person installations
A variety of equipment and installation options lets operations customize their handling to match inventory profiles, customer demands.

Aerotek reports fastest-growing industries in U.S. manufacturing employment
In advance of National Manufacturing Day, study indicates automobile electronics manufacturing experienced 17.1% employment growth in 2014 – 2015; California largest manufacturer for 6 of 10 fastest-growing industries.

U.S. packaging machinery market grows 4.2% in 2014
PMMI State of the Industry Study shows total market value of $9.4 billion.

Frost & Sullivan: Industrial cybersecurity market growing
Cybersecurity begins the 'inevitable shift' from a reactive operating model to a proactive design philosophy.

Yaskawa Motoman, R/X Automation Solutions and Universal Robotics announce strategic partnership
Robotic system to provide complete validation of robotically placed patient labels for pharmacy items.

Bedeschi Group acquires Dearborn Mid-West Conveyor Co.
Italian firm acquires bulk group from one of Modern's Top 20 system suppliers.


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