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Sliding dunnage system at ORBIS is hassle-free
ORBIS Corp. (Booth S1222) showcased a new bulk packaging dunnage system for handling of large, bulky automotive parts that incorporates frame, rails and hanging fabric bags that slide.

UNEX Manufacturing exhibits SpeedCell
Featuring the booth theme “Save Space. Save Money,” UNEX Manufacturing (Booth S1031) has shown customers how they can save space, time and money in their order picking operations.

JDA survey reveals growth in data-driven insights into customer demand
The 2019 JDA “Voice of the Category Manager” survey revealed that retailers and manufacturers have become more effective at mining data-driven consumer insights to deliver effective merchandising assortments.

Flexcon unveils new divider systems, AS/RS totes
During a Tuesday press conference, Flexcon Container (Booth S2631) displayed a range of new, evolving products: divider systems, pallets and universal and automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) tote boxes.

BEUMER Group’s new cross-belt line sorter
BEUMER Group’s (Booth S2918) new BG Line Sorter has been engineered to be more cost effective than previous high-speed cross-belt sorters, explained Peter Wisniewski, marketing content specialist.

Zero-touch robotic pocket sorter at TGW Systems
Ideal for e-commerce and omni-channel retail order fulfillment and returns, TGW Systems (Booth S5141) debuted the OmniPick zero-touch robotic pocket sorter.

Ruggedized, portable thermal bar code printers at Toshiba
In Booth S1926, the Toshiba America Business Solutions team demonstrated a full line of ruggedized, portable and industrial thermal bar code printers engineered to deliver a low total cost of ownership, said Bill Melo, chief marketing executive.

Honeywell Intelligrated shows robotic sorter induction system
In a press conference on Tuesday, Honeywell Intelligrated’s (Booth S618a) Matt Wicks, VP of product development, discussed several new robotic solutions, including a robotic sorter induction system.

Choose from multiple Yale lift trucks, power options
Yale Materials Handling Corp. (Booth S3603) explored its full lineup of power options offered across its comprehensive range of lift trucks in a press conference on Tuesday.

Acquisitions enable MHS to become single-source system supplier
In a press conference on Tuesday, MHS (Booth N6539) detailed how key acquisitions of multiple controls, software and equipment providers—including Atronix, VanRiet and OCM—expand the company’s offerings in products, capacity and R&D innovations.

Keynote: Pipeline builds to help close tech gender gap
Despite deep cultural hurdles that make it difficult to close the gender gap in technology professions, progress is being made in encouraging more women to enter tech careers, Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, said at Tuesday morning’s keynote presentation.

AutoStore debuts Black Line robotic, high-density storage
Incorporating new robots, workstations and bins, the Black Line robotic, high-density, high-throughput cube storage system was unveiled by AutoStore.

From MHI: Join us tonight
We will announce the 2019 MHI Innovation Award winners tonight during the MHI Industry Night with Craig Ferguson.

Raymond debuts automated intralogistics solutions
To further optimize, connect and automate warehouses and DCs, The Raymond Corp. is highlighting its newest intralogistics solutions, which includes a complete line of intelligent warehouse, materials handling and facility solutions on display in Booths S1803 and S2003.

Power transmission, transfer products for conveyors at Regal
Regal Beloit Corp. (Booth S2084) is featuring a range of enhanced power transmission and transfer components for conveyors that reduce downtime, simplify maintenance and repair, and enhance flexibility.

Conveyco’s 7-step methodology maximizes investment
In a press conference Tuesday, Ed Romaine, VP of marketing and business development at Conveyco (Booth S4561), explained the company’s seven-step process that helps organizations determine the best way to improve and enhance current operations.

ProMat industry night includes awards, entertainment from Craig Ferguson
Join MHI’s staff and Board of Governors at Industry Night with comedian Craig Ferguson on Wednesday, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the McCormick Place South Grand Ballroom (S100).

Voxware launches 2019 voice management suite
Voxware (Booth S3975), a leading provider of Cloud-based voice and analytic supply chain solutions, announced the general availability of Voxware Voice Management Suite (VMS) 2019.

Six Important Warehouse Management Trends to Watch in 2019
As the complexity of filling smaller orders faster continues to mount, our analysts expect more operations to embrace the value that WMS brings to the table. Here’s what they believe is on tap this year in the world of WMS and the systems that support it.

MHI honors original products, solutions with annual Innovation Awards
On Wednesday, during MHI Industry Night with Craig Ferguson, the winners of the annual MHI Innovation Awards will be announced.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
 


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