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Autonomous lift trucks emerge
August 14, 2023
From labor shortages to demand for ever-improved operational flexibility, this typically ignored class of trucks offers a chance to rethink your processes and even how you approach materials handling.
Sensors give lift truck safety a boost
June 12, 2023
Operator-assist technologies that use sensors and cameras to alert lift truck operators of potential collisions with other trucks, pedestrians or obstacles aren’t new, but they’re progressing in capabilities and can be paired with telematics for further insights.
Inside the Parts Town fulfillment center: Built for simplicity, speed and growth
April 11, 2023
Parts Town’s distribution center was designed from the ground up to speed parts out the door while laying the foundation for growth. Take a closer look at the various areas of the fulfillment center.
Your lift truck telematics data to-do list
March 16, 2023
From real-time operational data to fleet right-sizing, lift truck telematics have a strong role to play in everything from safety to maintenance and even operator training. If at first it seems overwhelming, step back, take a deep breath and go small.
Autonomous Lift Trucks: The human equation
August 15, 2022
Operations are deploying autonomous lift trucks to offset pressures like rising order volumes and the inability to secure enough skilled operators. The ironic tinge here is that even though industry needs robots, it turns out the robots need people.
Lift Truck Series: Lift truck safety gets proactive with sensors
June 7, 2022
Managing lift truck safety is daunting in today’s hectic materials handling environments, but safety-related technology is advancing rapidly, with sensor-driven solutions available that promise to avoid incidents before they happen.
Lift Truck Series: Lift trucks on the path to autonomy
March 9, 2022
Once considered the purvey of the far-off future, autonomous lift trucks have arrived. Here’s what they can offer.
Maintaining robotic lift trucks
February 2, 2022
Sensors must be kept clean, but safe and steady autonomous operation should minimize unplanned repairs.
DHL Supply Chain deploys its first autonomous lift trucks in North America
November 10, 2021
The installation features Crown R 1000 Series DualMode reach trucks fitted with JBT Automated Systems robotics technology.
Turning fleet data into savings
August 6, 2021
Telematics helps the Chicago Tribune’s printing center operation reduce lift truck impacts by 30% and gain vital fleet information.
Crown Equipment marks National Forklift Safety Day by emphasizing comprehensive safety
June 2, 2021
Holistic forklift safety spans training, compliance management, equipment design, connectivity, and analytics.
Automotive builds a new path
April 13, 2021
Transportation of parts and assemblies in auto plants is taking on a new look with its increasing use of guided vehicles and carts as well as autonomous mobile robots. In a word, it’s all about flexibility.
Get a Fuller Picture of Your Lift Truck Fleet
April 13, 2021
Advancements in lift truck telematics and fleet software can help fleet managers keep a close eye on hours of use and task environment.
Lipari Foods’ solution eliminates damaged rack replacement
November 30, 2020
The wholesale distributor now has 100% uptime, every single day.
Crown Equipment rolls out new online store adding thousands of forklift parts
November 11, 2020
New e-commerce site for U.S. customers offers more than 4,000 forklift parts and supplies