Food retailer chooses highly connected dock equipment
December 2, 2020
Featuring controllers that connect to the Cloud, the equipment offers insights into loading dock activity.
Ace Hardware installs 45,000- pound capacity dock levelers
December 2, 2020
The hardware cooperative no longer has to modify its spec building’s nonuniform dock pits.
Wireless e-stop technology improves safety around warehouse robots
December 2, 2020
An AMR producer’s client can now stop all of their robots at once.
MHR’s HVLS fans enhance employee comfort
December 2, 2020
The fans have yielded a 10- to 12-degree temperature reduction during warmer months.
FANUC America and Plus One Robotics team up on automated fulfillment solution
December 2, 2020
The new automated fulfillment solution incorporates a FANUC robot and Plus One’s AI-powered PickOne perception system
Young Windows adopts mobile, height-adjustable workbenches
December 2, 2020
The workbenches offer flexibility, ease of use, improved lighting and durability.
Venida Packing successfully implements fabric ductwork
December 2, 2020
The custom fruit packer’s fabric duct and suspension system has a high-throw airflow.
Milk producer improves warehouse efficiencies with StorFast
December 2, 2020
Warehouse automation solution reduces costs and enhances customer satisfaction.
AS/RS non-contact lasers reduce position errors
December 2, 2020
An absolute accuracy of 0.03 to 0.11 inches has been achievable.
Reeves Ace Hardware develops drive-through cantilever building
December 2, 2020
The building material supplier has overcome weather extremes and optimized its storage.
Safety netting eliminates loose box falls
December 2, 2020
The netting’s installation was simple, enabling the usage of internal labor only.
School Health uses innovative labels
December 2, 2020
Due to the labels’ adhesive, they can be fully removed without any leftover residue.
Prologis report dives into automation drivers in supply chains
December 2, 2020
Report from real estate investment trust company Prologis examines drivers behind increased automation in logistics operations
Manufacturing growth remains intact in November, says ISM
December 1, 2020
In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 57.5 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which was 1.8% below October’s 59.3, while the overall economy expanded for the seventh consecutive month.
Cutter & Buck’s new DC implements carton flow beds
December 1, 2020
More than 4,000 wheel beds are used to ensure the operation is wrinkle-free.
Stemilt Growers implements automated storage for its new DC
December 1, 2020
Productivity has risen considerably, as quality inspectors can now inspect 40 pallets an hour.
Wildkamp’s VBMs save space and increase efficiency
December 1, 2020
The 36-foot-tall VBMs are controlled by inventory management software.
Handheld applicators ease frozen food processor’s PSA application process
December 1, 2020
Pressure sensitive adhesive patterns are faster and cleaner to apply than hot melt.
KION Battery Systems starts production of lithium-ion batteries
December 1, 2020
New joint venture between KION GROUP and BMZ Holding commences operations to produce lithium-ion batteries for lift trucks
Zalando SE increases throughput with tandem labeling system
November 30, 2020
The system can print and apply 2,200 labels an hour.
