Lift Truck Tips: Attachments go digital
March 7, 2022
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.
Maintaining robotic lift trucks
February 2, 2022
Sensors must be kept clean, but safe and steady autonomous operation should minimize unplanned repairs.
Electric trucks take on e-commerce pressures
January 14, 2022
Electric lift trucks are evolving to deal with pressures wrought by e-commerce, including labor shortages and higher handling volumes, through high- and low-tech means.
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.
Navigating motive power choice
October 4, 2021
Go to the source—your operators—and get a handle on their power concerns, recharge patterns, and how these might impact productivity.
Going autonomous: Is RaaS in your future?
September 14, 2021
Fully autonomous lift trucks are on the scene, and with higher-end price tags than conventional trucks, robotics-as-a-service may shape up as the leading model.
Technology’s fit with training best practices
August 10, 2021
Telematics, VR and other technologies can help with safety and training, but don’t lessen the need for best practices like hands-on training, documenting training, clear procedures and continuous improvement.
Lift Truck Tips: Go narrow but keep the comfort
July 12, 2021
With narrower aisle configurations on the rise due to warehouse capacity issues, reach truck ergonomics can help when it comes to productivity and safety.
Ergonomics, on or off the truck
June 11, 2021
Today’s lift trucks and standup orderpickers are designed with ergonomics in mind, but new types of wearables are another means of reducing strains and risk of injury for operators.
Lift truck computing choices
May 12, 2021
Rugged, detachable tablets excel at off-vehicle scenarios, though the traditional vehicle-mount style remains popular, refreshed with Android and touchscreens.
Get a Fuller Picture of Your Lift Truck Fleet
April 13, 2021
Advancements in lift truck telematics and fleet software can help fleet managers keep a close eye on hours of use and task environment.
Lift Truck Tips: Why lift truck attachment choice matters
March 9, 2021
As the direct interface to loads and inventory, the right lift truck attachments enhance productivity and safety.
Lift Truck Tips: Data as the key to better maintenance
February 15, 2021
Being proactive about maintenance sounds great, but to make it work you need solid data and metrics on issues like cost per hour and the reasons why repairs were made. Service providers can help with this as well as other pressing concerns like worker safety.
Lithium looms large for electric lift trucks
January 11, 2021
Proper, regular maintenance will help performance of any electric lift truck, even as Li-ion choices expand for DCs drawn by advantages like elimination of battery swaps and battery rooms.
Virtual technology brings real safety benefits
December 14, 2020
VR training for lift trucks can increase safety when used to correct bad driver habits or ensure operators get specific training after an incident.
Lift Truck Tips: Conventional in the cold
November 16, 2020
With a disciplined approach to maintenance, data-driven insight on charging and a cold condition package, you can ensure adequate performance in the cold.
Lift Truck Tips: Multiple valid power choices call for objective thinking
October 30, 2020
Decisions on which type of lift truck power to go with should not be about what’s the latest technology: It’s about assessing operational factors against cost considerations.
Will robotics reshape lift truck leasing?
September 2, 2020
The robotics-as-a-service model for automated lift trucks could emerge over time, but for now, leasing remains a popular option.
Forklift Training Tools Enhance Operators, Operations
August 10, 2020
Virtual reality, simulations and online training tools unlock fleet productivity and efficiency.
Lift Truck Tips: AGVs in the heights
July 1, 2020
Human operators and their autonomous coworkers are increasingly comfortable in narrow and very narrow aisle applications.
