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MHIA: AS/RS industry group releases spring 2011 quarterly report
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.

MHIA: AGVS industry group releases spring 2011 quarterly report
he Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) Industry Group of Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) has released it's Spring 2011 Quarterly Report titled AGVs Improve Workplace Ergonomics.


Raymond jumps into the automatic vehicle game
New vehicle will fill the gap between complete automation and a traditional lift truck

CEMA releases new guide for unit handling conveyors
The CEMA Application Guide for Unit Handling Conveyors is now available for purchase.

Distribution success at Boscov’s
High-speed sortation and additional dock doors accommodate department store Boscov's growth strategy.

Quality Bicycle Products shifts gears toward green
Quality Bicycle Products applied its commitment to the environment to construction of a green building when it expanded its distribution facility.

Robotic piece picking takes another step forward ...
... but, is the market ready to adopt the technology?

Other Voices: Will the food safety and modernization act be a non-event?
Y2K and the Bioterrorism Act were non-events as far as the supply chain goes. This may be different.

Daifuku announces new U.S. holding company
The Daifuku Webb Holding Company will oversee all of its U.S. subsidiaries including Jervis B. Webb Company and Daifuku America Corporation.

Martin Engineering offers online conveyor maintenance training
Training programs teach personnel to make the operation and maintenance of belt conveyors cleaner, safer, and more productive.

Otis Technology goes lean with materials handling
Mobile robots, an AS/RS and supply chain software transformed this manufacturer’s processes.

Mobile robots bring flexibility to the line at Otis Technology
At Otis Technology, the laser-guided vehicles shaved over an hour of walk time per employee.

Equipment 101: Conveyors
Cartons, totes, pallets, components and finished goods can travel for miles on conveyor through manufacturing facilities, warehouses and distribution centers. Here’s a look at the most common conveyors used to transport products to their final destinations.

Vision-guided robot lends coffee roaster a hand
Coffee roaster uses robotic solution to solve in-feed problems and double throughput.


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.
Case study: Optimizing warehouse space, performance and sustainability
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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
Discover how your storage practices could be affecting your pest control program and how to prevent pest infestations in your business. Join...

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.