FedEx Announces Receiving First Fleet of Emission Free Delivery Vehicles
December 20, 2021
FedEx and General Motors’ BrightDrop reach major milestone in effort to electrify last-mile deliveries. FedEx Receives First All-Electric, Zero-Tailpipe Emissions Delivery Vehicles from BrightDrop.
Safe, Efficient Warehouses with Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries
December 15, 2021
Learn about the safest chemistry available, Lithium Iron Phosphate; its long cycle life will last the lifetime of electric material handling equipment without maintenance resulting in fewer injuries and a lower total cost of ownership.
2021 warehouse benchmarks
December 13, 2021
Is your operation best in class? How can you improve in 2022?
Inside North Shore Care Supply: Bringing robots to receiving
December 13, 2021
NorthShore Care Supply is an example of a small to mid-sized company optimizing its operations and controlling its costs with automated materials handling systems. Robotic palletizing is speeding up receiving and minimizing the risk of worker injury.
Material handling integrator takes on established industrial rack repair line
December 7, 2021
National Rack Repair, Indiana-based integrator, now the North American home for Rack Avenger repair brand
Next-Level Telematics
December 7, 2021
Getting more out of lift truck telematics involves looking beyond basics and starting to incorporate analytics fed by integration with other systems. By marrying up telematics data from the trucks with operations data, or with real-time location feeds, users stand to benefit.
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Save Space and Reduce Strain with the 4-Way Fork Box Pallet Dispenser
December 1, 2021
The 4-Way Fork Box Pallet Dispenser offers a new line of pallet dispenser to improve safety while reclaiming space and resources.
Update on Conventional AGVs
November 8, 2021
Automatic guided vehicles have become a bit of a mystery to some of late. Newer technologies and explanations of them have often confused potential buyers. Here’s a rundown on conventional AGVs, where they are important and what's coming next.
Lift Truck Tips: Transitioning to lithium for cold storage
November 8, 2021
Fast opportunity charging and no battery swaps lead the reasons why lithium-ion batteries are considered well suited for multi-shift cold storage operations.
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Are Your Crane Operations Stuck in the Past?
November 4, 2021
Stay competitive in an evolving landscape by embracing Industry 4.0 technologies.
Vertical stockpicker manufacturer employs tilt switches
October 21, 2021
The non-contact sensors have rugged sealed housing and alert operator of unsafe conditions.
Retailer implements consultative service, saves $1.5 million
October 21, 2021
The service eliminated upfront, flat monthly maintenance payments.
Crossroads Community Services leverages lean management
October 21, 2021
Techniques enabled the food pantry to distribute millions of pounds of food in 2020.
Powersports aftermarket distributor leverages modeling software
October 21, 2021
Company has effortlessly eliminated battery watering and change-outs.
Lift truck helps M CON Products’ performance
October 19, 2021
Lift truck developed for needs of a precast concrete infrastructure products provider.
Resurge uses AI-style training tool
October 19, 2021
The tool enables the 3PL provider to self-configure WMS rules changes.
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New Tests Prove: LFP Lithium Batteries Live Longer than NMC
October 19, 2021
Contrary to the claims of many NMC-based lithium battery manufacturers, LFP chemistry is superior compared to NMC – it is safer, offers a longer lifespan, and is generally less expensive than NMC, NCA.
Waytek boosts productivity with picking and consolidation strategies
October 18, 2021
Bulk picking and putwall order consolidation were critical initiatives for the distributor.
La Poste upgrades roller conveyor O-rings
October 18, 2021
The O-rings are renowned for their longevity and rugged durability.
Food manufacturer installs conveyor, improves working conditions
October 18, 2021
The conveyance system has minimized employee exposure to cold temperatures.