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Automation: VLMs help Mazak deliver
July 28, 2011
By updating the vertical lift modules in its aftermarket parts distribution area, Mazak increased productivity by 80%, reduced labor requirements by 44% and increased part numbers by 70%
Automation: Automated storage helps Valpak improve manufacturing operations
July 28, 2011
Direct marketer Valpak’s new $220 million production and distribution facility in St. Petersburg is a hub of technology and automated materials handling.
Automation: Kroger changes the distribution game
July 4, 2011
Eight years ago, Kroger created a new design for grocery distribution. Today, the grocer is building store-ready mixed pallets in an automated environment.
Materials handling: Wildeck celebrates 35th anniversary
June 9, 2011
The materials handling supplier has grown through a dedicated and experienced network of customer-service-oriented dealers and systems integrators, nationwide.
Automation: febi bilstein automates distribution
June 1, 2011
German auto parts manufacturer febi bilstein is reaping big gains from materials handling automation. Here’s what the company learned when it automated conventional distribution processes.
Automation in high gear at febi bilstein
June 1, 2011
Febi’s new distribution center uses unit- and tote-handling automated storage, conveyor and goods-to-person picking in an ergonomic work environment.
Fastenal’s focus on the nuts and bolts of distribution
May 26, 2011
The industrial fastener distributor turned to automated storage and retrieval to increase the number of SKUs it offers customers and better serve a network of distribution centers.
MHIA: AS/RS industry group releases spring 2011 quarterly report
May 5, 2011
The Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) Industry Group of Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) has released it's Spring Quarterly Report titled AS/RS: An Investment in the Future.
Portable A-frame from SI Systems
March 24, 2011
The new automated picking device features a 16-channel unit that can be rolled up to a conveyor, plugged into a 110-volt outlet without special cabling and dispense up to 2,000 pieces per hour.
Savoye announces acquisition, showcases proprietary AS/RS
March 23, 2011
Representatives from Savoye and Retrotech spoke at a press conference Wednesday about their new union, finalized in February.
Swisslog, Intelligrated share details about strategic alliance
March 22, 2011
In a joint press conference held yesterday, Swisslog Logistics Inc. offered details about the strategic alliance the company has formed with Intelligrated.
New name for TGW Systems
March 22, 2011
Company displayed a mini-load AS/RS machine with a new mast design that is 25% lighter, uses 20% less energy and 50% fewer drive motors that previous TGW AS/RS technology.
New high performance AS/RS from Murata
March 22, 2011
Murata Machinery USA launched a new high-performance automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) to North America.
Vertical carousel, lift module introduced
March 21, 2011
Kardex Remstar introduced the new Megamat RS vertical carousel and the Element vertical lift module (VLM).
Dematic system supports 1,000 picks per hour
March 21, 2011
Dematic introduced RapidPick, a new high capacity goods-to-person order fulfillment system that brings split case items to an operator and allows pick rates of up to 1,000 items per hour.