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Autonomous lift trucks emerge
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
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
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
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
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
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
Once considered the purvey of the far-off future, autonomous lift trucks have arrived. Here’s what they can offer.

Maintaining robotic lift trucks
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
The installation features Crown R 1000 Series DualMode reach trucks fitted with JBT Automated Systems robotics technology.

Turning fleet data into savings
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
Holistic forklift safety spans training, compliance management, equipment design, connectivity, and analytics.

Automotive builds a new path
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
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
The wholesale distributor now has 100% uptime, every single day.

Crown Equipment rolls out new online store adding thousands of forklift parts
New e-commerce site for U.S. customers offers more than 4,000 forklift parts and supplies


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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
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How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
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Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.