Automated Storage

At a press conference Tuesday morning, Intelligrated (Booths 5123, 4923) announced the launch of its new shuttle system, revamped pick-to-light products, 24-volt motor-driven roller transfer conveyors, and a fulfillment execution software model.

In a press conference Monday, Swisslog (Booth 7613) detailed a commissioned installation of its Click&Pick goods-to-person, multi-channel robotic order fulfillment system.

SSI Schaefer (Booth 5423) is demonstrating integrated standardized systems for small parts handling, including the Logimat AS/RS, the Pick@Work workstation and the Autocruiser transport system.

OPEX Corp. (Booth 6331) is showcasing its Perfect Pick system, an automated, high-speed, goods-to-person picking solution.

Right-sizing automated storage solutions is the emphasis at Kardex Remstar (Booth 9323), where a new Shuttle XP vertical lift module and two new Megamat RS vertical carousels were introduced in a press conference on Monday.

Vidir Machine (Booth 3127), will feature the Vidir Pan Carousel, which improves time and space efficiency and employee productivity.

Schmidt brings experience in sales engineering and sales management.

Douglas brings more than 30 years of management and customer service experience.

New sub-company to focus on scalable shuttle solutions for medium-sized companies.

New storage and picking technologies are stealing the limelight, but horizontal and vertical carousels and VLMs still have a place in the tool kit.

Built on a software foundation, the targeted use of automation is helping warehouses improve themselves, their supply chains and the customer experience.

North American manufacturers are expanding operations and increasing output. Here’s how the materials handling industry is enabling the emerging comeback.

AS/RS with built-in handling device creates opportunity to triple storage capacity.

Manufacturer looking for additional floor space ends up cutting labor in half.

Case sequencer helps system boost throughput and cuts labor by two thirds.