In this Issue:
- System Report: Pitney Bowes delivers for USPS
- Lift Truck Series: Safety
- Big Picture: Integrate you robots
- Equipment Report: Pallets and automation
- Information Management: Depalletizing & palletizing
Modern Materials Handling Magazine Archives
June 2023 Modern Materials Handling
A century-old company embraced automation and robotics in its transformation from a provider of postal meters to an operator of e-commerce parcel sortation centers for the Post Office.
A new facility near Chicago uses robotic induction and sortation to speed parcels from receiving to shipping.
Keep an eye open for your personal virtual summit invitation coming soon—this is solid advice you’ll want to put to work.
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.
The dirty little secret about robots is that different types don’t interface with others. Fortunately, a new world of heterogeneous robotic integration is on its way to being a reality.
As more companies invest in warehouse automation, the ones that select and design their pallets early in the game are coming out winners.
AI and vision technology are making robotic depalletizing and palletizing solutions more flexible, but master data on SKUs still needs attention, and palletizing needs proper buffering and sequencing of cases to optimize the pallet build.
A new, mini, paper-based wrapping system steps up to packaging stations for artisans as well as high-volume e-commerce.
In tough times for attracting operators, having a fleet with operator- and application-appropriate comfort factors can help.
Sam’s Beauty doubles order fulfillment productivity with an integrated pack and ship system and software.
Our editor sat down with Brian Feehan, President of Industrial Truck Association (ITA) to discuss the association and National Forklift Safety Day
There’s a lot going on out there. So, we did some hunting around and came up with five startups with novel approaches to materials handling and the supply chain. They include two packaging innovations, drones for monitoring inventory, a new approach to safety and a 3D printing platform that focuses on minimalism in the supply chain.
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Latest in Materials Handling
Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association releases semi-annual statistics
September 28, 2023
CEMA estimates overall industry orders (bookings) for January through June 2023 increased 1% versus same period in 2022, though shipments down 0.5%.
Zebra study: nearly six in 10 warehouse leaders plan to deploy RFID by 2028
September 28, 2023
Other trends which the study revealed include accelerated timelines for warehouse modernization projects, and returns management as a top operational challenge.
Conveying Strategies for Robotic Applications: How to Maximize Throughput
September 27, 2023
This webinar will discuss the recent development of embedding motion-control technology into conveyors to enable packages to be correctly presented to a robot so that throughput of the manual task that the robot has been assigned to perform is maximized.
Combilift enters offshore wind sector with handling solution, collaborating with Siemens Gamesa
September 27, 2023
In 25th anniversary year special event, lift truck provider with focus on long-load handling also highlights autonomous truck, as well as a telematics solution. Combilift partnered with Siemens Gamesa on its Combi-LC, which moves wind turbine blades and towers. Combilift expects to generate over €50m in revenue per year in the wind sector market segment by 2026.
Kion Group partners with Li-Cycle to recycle lithium lift truck batteries in Europe
September 27, 2023
Intralogistics Group’s batteries now being recycled by strategic partner Li-Cycle in Magdeburg, Germany, via a process which recovers up to 95 percent of the battery’s valuable minerals and materials.
Record-breaking Pack Expo Las Vegas exceeds expectations
September 27, 2023
Over 32,000 attendees, the most in the show’s history, actively engaged with more than 2,300 exhibitors across 1 million net square feet of exhibit space at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Dexterity AI and FedEx unveil robotics trailer loading technology
September 26, 2023
Called a 'first of its kind,' the solution's AI-powered software tackles what is called parcel handling's most challenging task--loading and stacking parcels and all the variability this involves. Testing of the truck loading technology is ongoing by FedEx with a goal to refine the technology and deploy commercially in the future.
RPA publishes 2023 Reusable Transport Packaging State of the Industry report
September 26, 2023
A comprehensive analysis of the global reusable transport packaging industry now available from the Reusable Packaging Association.
Raymond out to inspire next generation via its virtual Manufacturing Day event
September 26, 2023
Virtual event starting Oct. 6 celebrates the manufacturing industry, highlights the importance of skills development, with the aim of inspiring the next generation as Raymond continues to innovate. Virtual event is open to all middle and high school students globally via teacher registration.
SME announces 2023 College of Fellows
September 26, 2023
SME, teh national nonprofit leading the industrial ecosystem, honors nine members who have made outstanding contributions to the social, technological, and educational aspects of the manufacturing profession.
Missouri S&T to break ground on Protoplex, celebrate Manufacturing Day
September 26, 2023
Missouri University of Science and Technology's Protoplex will anchor its manufacturing and innovation campus.
PLA opens Northwest Arkansas pallet management facility
September 25, 2023
New location expands PLA’s nationwide pallet, logistics, and supply chain services capabilities.
Pallet supplier Millwood opens new location in Lordstown, Ohio
September 25, 2023
New location to employ nearly 20 new team members
Warehouse automation provider stow Group launches Movu Robotics brand
September 24, 2023
The new brand replaces the “stow Robotics” name, offering solutions based on autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
Integrated Warehouse Solutions acquires Pioneer Dock Equipment
September 21, 2023
Pioneer designs and manufactures a wide range of loading dock equipment including dock levelers, vehicle restraints, edge of docks, seals, and shelters.
