Topic: ProMat

Fives Intralogistics Corp. (Booth S3958) unveils its Innovation Center — a site to develop and test state-of-the-art automated material handling equipment.

UNEX Manufacturing (Booth S429) is showcasing prototypes of their new Pick-Plank for pallet storage and guiderails for Span-Track, along with other carton flow and lineside storage solutions that help companies to maximize space usage, increase pick rates and improve ergonomics at the point of pick.

I.D. Systems (Booth S454), a leading provider of enterprise fleet management solutions for industrial trucks and materials handling equipment, has launched its latest generation of user software, Vision Pro.

The KION Group (Booth S1203), a global leader in industrial trucks and supply chain solutions, is showcasing its offerings together with Dematic, the U.S. leader in advanced integrated automation technology, software and service, which the group acquired in November 2016.

Sentry Protection Products (Booth S1157) is demonstrating three new additions to its product line at ProMat. Column Sentry FIT is a multi-size column protector whose streamlined design features four interlocking sides that come together like pieces of a puzzle to ensure a snug fit.

Incorporating the Frazier’s SelecDeck Carton Flow, JASCI software, and Google Glass, the comprehensive solution enables faster bar code scanning and transmission of order retrievals.

During a press conference on Monday, Caster Concepts (Booth S2774) exhibited three additions to its ErgoMaxx line of ergonomic products—a maintenance-free rig, known as the Series 77 Rig, a Foot-Actuated Brake and a Foot-Actuated Swivel Lock.

At a press conference Monday, Hoist Liftruck (Booth 145) president and CEO Marty Flaska discussed the company’s intentions to begin building its T-Series terminal tractors during the second quarter of 2017.

Rugged framework of core, bolt-together components allows users to quickly select, connect and create work platforms, crossovers, and stairs.

Orion Packaging (Booth S412), powered by Pro Mach, introduces the company’s first automatically guided portable stretch wrapper, the AG360, designed for those distribution centers and manufacturers looking for greater flexibility in securing pallet sized and larger loads.

Foreverlamp (Booth N111), an innovator in high power, high lumen lighting, is a first-time exhibitor at ProMat 2017.

Packsize International (Booth S2059) officially rolled out its automated X4—the first on-demand packaging system to cut, fold, label and glue a flat corrugated box in 12 seconds

Fetch Robotics (Booth N1024) today announced the introduction of two new Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to its fleet: Freight500 and Freight1500.

Toshiba America Business Solutions today unveiled its large-format thermal bar code printers at ProMat 2017 (Booth S323).

AeroVironment today at ProMat 2017 (Booth S-361) launched a patent-pending advanced version of its ConnectRx for its PosiCharge ProCore line of electric forklift chargers for the materials handling industry.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics: Version 2.0 will be released on MHLRoadmap.org

If the early attendee forecast is any indication, you may have already landed in Chicago for ProMat 2017 (April 3-6), the materials handling industry’s leading trade show and educational conference, sponsored by MHI.

With more than 850 exhibits, 100 informational seminars, and 350,000 square feet of expo space, ProMat 2017 offers the best in materials handling and supply chain technology and innovations.

Led by sustainability advisor and author Andrew Winston, a group of supply chain professionals from companies including UPS and REI shared their tips on greener, more efficient supply chains at Monday morning’s keynote.

Sarah Carlson, VP of AutoGuide (Booth N835), showcased the newest version of AVINU traffic management software