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Comprehensive news on overhead handling including hoists, cranes, monorails, workstations and more in use in warehouses and distribution centers.


New overhead safety and load transport products debut from Wildeck
Two new products are being showcased from Wildeck (Booth 1252): the EdgeAlert open gate alarm and the XpressLift high-speed automated tote lift.

Konecranes Training Institute promotes safety
Crane accident study suggests wider need for With rigging fundamentals courses.

Overhead handling: Raise worker safety
Manufacturers of overhead handling equipment are putting an emphasis on safety while creating new, automated solutions that help people work smarter, better and faster.

Crane Manufacturers Association of America releases Buyer’s Guide Companion
The Buyer’s Guide Companion provides guidance about the proper selection of crane and hoist systems and covers various issues such as a system’s terminology and usage.

CM Man Guard electric chain hoist from Columbus McKinnon is now CSA approved
The American-made CM Man Guard is ideal for heavy-duty lifting applications with an H4 duty rating and long service life.

Tool and die company keeps productivity on track
Overhead handling system saves space and improves productivity in expanded facility.

Handling Warehouse Ergonomics: There’s more to workstation design than meets the eye
Ecommerce has distributors thinking about a systems-based approach to packaging

Crane Manufacturers Association of America releases revised crane operator’s manual
The Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. (CMAA) has released Specification 79, the newly revised 2012 Crane Operator's Manual.

Overhead handling: O’Brien joins MHIA
Material Handling Industry of America welcomes crane manufacturer to association.

Workstation bridge crane handles big jobs for small machine shop
Fuller Machine Shop’s overhead handling solution enhanced worker safety and ergonomics.

Equipment 101: Overhead handling equipment basics
Overhead handling equipment like cranes, hoists and monorails can increase productivity, enhance safety, improve ergonomics and maximize floor space.


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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Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
In this Special Digital Edition, the editorial staff of Modern curates the best robotics coverage over the past year to help track the evolution of this piping hot market.
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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
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Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.