Automation

Modern’s annual look into spending plans inside the four walls highlights growing interest in automation and software as workforce issues factor heavily into equipment investments.

While handling breakable goods, motor-driven rollers enhance flexibility and cut maintenance costs.

Framos operations on Ottowa will join those in Germany, Great Britain, Italy, France, Russia and Taiwan.

Wildeck (Booth 9319) has made the M-Series version of its AutoSenz an integral part of its mechanical and hydraulic vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs).

Power Automation Systems (PAS, Booth 1327) is showcasing its PowerStor automated storage and retrieval system, its PAS Voyager semi-automated deep lane pallet storage system, and the new PASWare 3.0, due to be released in August.

The failure of retailers to meet e-commerce customer expectations during the 2013 holiday season has prompted many to reach out to enVista (Booth 4907) for supply chain consulting and IT services support, said Tim Talarico, senior director.

EuroSort (Booth 6713A) rolled out its newest high-speed unit sorter, the EuroSort Sweep Belt Sorter.

Lenze (Booth 5131), a manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, highlighted its new g500 gearbox range, which was developed to transform motor speed into torque intelligently and accurately.

Need help visualizing your next sortation solution? The Beumer Group (Booth 4523) has developed a Virtual DC Tool to help attendees determine the right type of sorter for their unique application.

The impact of omni-channel fulfillment and the power of analytics emerged as the most important trends in an industry survey released and highlighted at Wednesday’s keynote.

The new office plays a key role in the company’s strategy to strengthen local partnerships and connect regional customers with best-of-breed automation and software solutions to increase operational efficiency.

Following record years in 2011 and 2012, CEMA estimates that shipments totaled $10.137 billion for 2013, a decrease of $273 million from 2012 shipments of $10.410 billion.

Heathman becomes head of the North American industry trade group founded in 1933. CEMA currently has 130 member companies.

BALYO SA (Booth 9537) rolled out its forklift automation solution with revolutionary infrastructure-free navigation technology at Modex.

Numina Group (Booth 4763) held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to announce that for the third year in a row, TGW has recognized Numina Group’s design and materials handling systems expertise in the utilization of TGW’s conveyors and sorters for order fulfillment automation.