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Study finds workers suffering from more hearing loss than they perceive
The University of Michigan School of Nursing study found significant differences between measured and perceived hearing loss, and suggests health care providers need better methods of testing and protecting hearing among factory workers.

Palletizers: Putting product in its place
From manual devices to robotic arms, there’s more than one way to build a pallet. Here’s a look at how palletizing equipment improved productivity at these five operations.

Palletizer offers flexible patterns and eliminates hand stacking
High-infeed palletizers at Producers Rice Mill increase production and uptime while reducing expenses.

Palletizing system increases throughput, cuts labor costs
Graphic Packaging International installs a complete palletizing solution to meet throughput goals and reassign workers to more skilled positions.

Robotic layer picker increases safety, quality and productivity
Nestlé turns to an integrated robotic layer picking solution to transform workplace safety and significantly improved the productivity of mixed case palletizing.

Pallet positioners reduce strain, increase control
HVAC industry leader, Belimo invests in pallet positioners to safeguard workers from fatigue and injury.

Articulated arm robotic palletizer picks up 220 pounds at one time
In its new DC, Dunn-Edwards uses a specially designed robotic system to handle today’s palletizing needs and accommodate future company growth.

Other Voices: Getting the right mezzanine design
The smart use of existing space opens up opportunities

Other Voices: Ten ways to implement ergonomics in your warehouse
Often overlooked, ergonomics can lead to a safer and more productive warehouse

Lift’n Buddy selected as 2012 Edison Award finalist
The Edison Awards, celebrating its 25th year announced its finalists for the internationally renowned 2012 Edison Best New Product Awards has announced Lift’n Buddy as a finalist in the Industrial Design Tools category.

Lift Truck Tips: Improving operator ergonomics
Technology has fueled the evolution of operator comfort, but the perfect fit remains elusive.

Nathan Andrews named president at Morse Manufacturing
Nathan R. Andrews has assumed the office of president at Morse Manufacturing Co., the East Syracuse-based manufacturer of industrial drum handling equipment.

Modex 2012: Ergonomic lift assist device takes heavy out of lifting
In a press conference, Ergologistics (Booth 1829) showcased two models of its new Lift’n Buddy ergonomic lift assist device: the Full-Back and the Half-Back.

Goff’s Enterprises celebrates 25th anniversary
Goff’s Enterprises is celebrating 25 years of manufacturing high quality custom industrial space partitioning products.

Energy-sipping fans help manage temperature extremes for distributor
Beverage company sees energy savings, improved safety and worker comfort.


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
Optimize Parcel Packing to Reduce Costs
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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.