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Saturday, August 14, 2010

"The Road to System Integration" report asserts that every step in an integrated system project is an integrated system of its own, and major roadblocks can occur if the elements are out of sync.

Friday, August 13, 2010

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association monthly report show booked orders in June 2010 were up 27% over May 2010 and up 53% over the same time period last year.

Friday, August 06, 2010

There is little overlap in the potential acquisiton of two industry leaders

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

The merger is expected to result in a stronger and more responsive company with expanded solution portfolios for customers.

Acquisition is expected to close during Q3.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Modified by MIT researchers, a Toyota 8-Series lift truck performs unmanned operations, which show potential for future work in high-risk military and civilian environments.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

At the Apparel Group’s new Texas distribution center, the company reduced handling costs and increased the speed of product to market—two items that are always in style.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Located in Germany, the new facility features multiple integrated materials handling solutions to demonstrate business critical material flow scenarios.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Data collection has undergone something of a revolution. I think of it as a dimensional change. Not so long ago, we captured one-dimensional information about a product. A barcode scan at the dock identified the product that arrived and maybe when it arrived. A scan or spoken check digit at a pick face confirmed a pick. But the information didn’t tell much of a story unless you brought it all into one place.

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association monthly stats show booked orders in May 2010 were up 2% over April 2010 and up 18% over the same time period last year.