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Rite-Hite features various smart controls and sensors
Rite-Hite (Booth B7419) is displaying a variety of smart controls and sensors that connect the company’s loading dock and in-plant equipment with its Opti-Vu smart data and analytics platform.

Orbis exhibits Odyssey plastic pallet
Orbis Corporation (Booth B8419) is showcasing the 40 x 48-inch Odyssey pallet

Jungheinrich hosts media event, showcases AGVs
On Tuesday, Jungheinrich (Booth B8819) held a media event with a variety of product demonstrations.

Gorbel showcases warehouse and overhead solutions product lines
Gorbel Inc. (Booth B3224) is showcasing its full range of customer solutions at Modex this week.

Hannibal announces its five steps in warehouse execution
All week long, Hannibal, a NUCOR Company (Booth B4224) is describing the five steps in warehouse execution it can now provide to its clients.

SpaceGuard launches robotic automation guarding solution
SpaceGuard Products (Booth B6629) launched a new guarding solution for robotic automation systems, dubbed RageWire, on Monday at a booth press conference.

Tompkins Robotics introduces tSort3D
At a press conference on Monday, Tompkins Robotics (Booth B7240) revealed its tSort3D, among other products.

Maximizing Distribution Center Velocity
Today’s consumer is becoming increasingly comfortable with buying everything from furniture to clothing to groceries online. And, most are shopping online for not only convenience, but for speed of delivery.

MODEX lookout: the value of autonomous handoffs between systems
There are sure to be some interesting autonomous mobile robot designs and features to learn about at MODEX, but what really perks my interest are integrated workflows that unite robotics with other forms of automation, with fewer manual scans or system inputs needed.

Equipment finance industry confidence eases again in March
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation's (ELFA) latest confidence index comes in at 58.2, down from the February index of 61.8.

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.

Smart Factory gets efficiency boost from AGV lift trucks
The AGV deployment at TRUMPF Group’s Smart Factory near Chicago allows the company’s workforce to focus on value-added manufacturing processes, while the AGVs take care of the supporting material moves, fully synchronized with the manufacturing process.

Lift Truck Tips: Attachments go digital
To maximize efficiency and uptime with autonomous lift trucks, attachments are going all electric, lessening energy drain on AGVs and AMRs while allowing adoption of a predictive maintenance approach.

60 Seconds with Gary Steen, Sales Manager at Hannibal Industries
Modern Material Handling editor sat down with Gary Steen to talk about his career with Hannibal and the racking industry.

ISM reports strong February manufacturing output
The report’s key metrics, the PMI, came in at 58.6 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), posting a 1.0% gain over January, marking the 21st consecutive month of growth, at a faster rate, as well as the 21st consecutive month of overall economic growth.

How to Measure for and Install Rack Safety Solutions
For facilities like yours, knowing how to properly measure for and install rack safety solutions is essential, because the ability to protect your stock, work areas, and employees is often a top concern.

CSS celebrates 50 years of service
The CSS Industry Group is to promote the market growth and effective use of conveyor and sortation systems in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and other key markets.

Mini Case History: Smarter materials transport in the four walls
Highly maneuverable, battery-operated motorized vehicles impact efficiency and employee satisfaction at Cotterman Company.

A fresh look at power transmission
If you’ve left decisions about conveyor motors, gearboxes and the like to your OEM, now would be a good time to reconsider. Many end users are starting to get more involved as the options from hardware to data management place new pressures on how power transmission equipment keeps your...

How operator assist tech can work in your warehouse
This white paper examines capabilities that can help reinforce best practices and site-specific rules.


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