Topic: Equipment

Fully autonomous lift trucks are advancing, but so are other innovations including remote operation, as well as safety assist technologies, aimed at aiding or expanding the human workforce.

Lithium power is seen as the fastest growing motive power choice for electric trucks, though it has competition from options including thin plate pure lead and hydrogen fuel cells. For end users like City Furniture and Hamilton Beach Brands, motive power has to deliver on outcomes like space savings and uptime.

The global forklift market is seeing shipments catch up with orders as demand dips, but growth of 4-5% is still forecast out to 2032.

AGVs use sensors to avoid collisions, but best practices can still make the environments they will operate in as predictable and productive as possible.

Autonomous tuggers based on AMR technology helped automotive supplier Shape Corp. take on the persistent labor shortage and efficiently move materials.

Project at transload facility in Long Beach, Calif., enhances worker safety, efficiencies.

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Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas continues its legacy of educational support in Houston. Scholarship program recognizes an exceptional Houston-area high-school senior interested in pursuing a four-year degree related to the material handling industry.

Lift truck solutions from Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas and its dealer Darr Equipment improve logistics both in the stadium, and in the warehouse for the Cowboy's Pro Shop.

Veteran-owned Toyota Material Handling Northern California continues to support America’s men and women in uniform by delivering a unique product to a military base in Hawaii.

The AS/RS system at a pharmaceutical warehouse has automated and streamlined pallet handling processes.

Manufacturer of lift trucks and related technologies collaborates with non-profit, universities across the country to foster opportunity and innovation among students pursuing careers in engineering.

Could well be true if you’re looking to reduce labor and improve workflow in inventory movement activities. But AGVs are not alone here as AMRs are pushing to make their mark.

Acquisition expands Miner’s service presence in Baltimore and across Maryland.

Expansion adds capacity and promotes sustainability in reusable packaging manufacturing.

Puhl will take over as CEO from February 2024, succeeding Harald Schröpf, who has led TGW Logistics as CEO for the past six years and has been instrumental in the company's growth and success.

EnerSys has donated an IRONCLAD Deserthog battery, which will be used to power a pink Toyota FBE20U 3-wheel electric forklift vehicle.

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The advancement of motive power technology and the availability of different battery options for material handling equipment can be overwhelming for decision makers, but understanding the usage model and choosing the right technology can help determine the best Total Cost of Operation.

Toyota representatives accept award at the Indiana Manufacturers Association’s Hall of Fame luncheon.