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Automated Material Handling Portal: Products, News & Resources
Automated Material Handling Products, News, Articles, Events & Resources
Welcome to Automation.com's Automated Material Handling portal with valuable information and resources that enable controls and automation professionals to solve problems, increase efficiency, and improve supply chain logistics and throughput of material handling systems. Readers will find information on the latest material handling and logistics equipment, systems, software, consultants and systems integrators. Material Handling is the movement, protection, storage and control of materials and products throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption and disposal. Material Handling involves a broad array of equipment and systems that aid in forecasting, resource allocation, production planning, process flow, process management and inventory management. Get the latest information on Automated Material Handling sent to your desktop as soon as they are published on this page.
Articles
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Changing with the Times: Industrial Automation 2.0
- 01/27/12 Automation.com, January 2012 By Matthew Littlefield, LNS Research There are a whole slew of new technologies and system architectures being adopted in the automation industry at a very rapid pace. Companies today face the very real possibility that if they don’t effectively understand, adopt, and leverage these new technologies to their advantage; they will be left in an increasingly uncompetitive position. |
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Uninterruptible power supplies and cybersecurity
- 02/04/12 InTech, February 2012 By Michael A. Stout Every network connected device in a data or SCADA network is a potential backdoor—even a UPS connected to the company’s Ethernet network for remote monitoring and management could be compromised by a hacker. |
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Small multi-axis industrial robots add new twist to lean manufacturing
- 02/04/12 InTech, February 2012 By Charlie Miller, ABB Robotics Smaller robots are ideal for assembly, machine tending, pick-and-place, dispensing, and packaging applications. Often referred to as tabletop robots, they can be mounted from a variety of angles, from a ceiling, wall, or shelf. |
White Papers
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Direct Drive Technology Improves Flexo Printing Quality and Throughput
- 10/27/11 By Kollmorgen Kollmorgen expert Tom England explores the advantages of direct drive technology in the highest-quality flexographic printing machines and other applications, with respect to machine assembly, maintenance, throughput, accuracy, operational costs and more. |
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How Today’s Flexible Digital Servo Drives Help OEMs Build a Better Machine, Faster
- 10/27/11 By Kollmorgen Kollmorgen expert Carroll Wontrop explains how high-performance digital servo drives can improve throughput, functionality and commissioning time, then discusses selection criteria and tours Kollmorgen’s AKD™ servo drive line. |
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Achieve Superior Servo Performance, Quickly, with Auto-Tuning
- 10/27/11 By Kollmorgen Kollmorgen expert George Ellis explains how full-frequency auto-tuning can quickly overcome the issue of decoupling of the load’s inertia from the servo system at higher frequencies caused by compliance in transmission components. |
Application Stories
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Automated Feed System Heats up Production of Cold Forming Press
- 12/29/11 Assembly, November 2011 By Jim Camillo German automotive supplier Neumayer Tekfor GmbH automated the feed system for a cold forming press used to form drivetrain components, using a Schunk. HSB linear feed system, |
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Axiom sortation system doubles capacity at distribution centre
- 12/18/11 Process and Control Today, December 2011 Axiom installed a sortation solution at Europe’s video games retailer, GAME Group. The 216 destination pop-up roller sorter has a throughput rated at 20,000 products an hour. |
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Automated Solution Reduces Manual Handling By 90% At Cooperage
- 12/18/11 Process and Control Today, December 2011 Diageo, a premium drinks company, built a £10m cooperage in Clackmannanshire. CI Logistics combined materials handling with robotics, to automate cask movement throughout each process. |
Resources & Literature
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Machine & Process Safety Engineering Guide
Omron Scientific Technologies introduces the 2011-2012 Guide to Machine and Process Safeguarding. The guide also highlights Omron STI’s Safety Library with access to educational resource material including fully-illustrated articles on safety regulations and directives, risk assessment, types of protective measures and background on safety technologies. |
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EGE releases on-line sensor product finder
- 02/05/12 Using the product finder, customers can now make a pre-selection according to medium type, medium temperature, sensor material and design, voltage supply, connection type and ATEX category. |
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Omron STI publishes brochure on Can Palletizer Safety
- 02/01/12 The brochure provides an overview of the palletizer process, guarding challenges and hazard analysis, and illustrates how simplified safety control can improve safety and profitability. Requires registration to obtain brochure. |
Training News
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Francis Tuttle Technology Center awarded for Manufacturing Education
- 11/22/11 SME selects Francis Tuttle Technology Center as one of six exemplary schools for community-based manufacturing education. |
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ABB introduces robotic educational package for schools
- 08/14/11 ABB’s educational package will give students the opportunity to learn the skills needed to effectively manage modern robotic manufacturing systems. |
Training & Seminars
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Featured Products
Product Announcements
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Frommelt releases Guardian Defender Safety Door
- 02/01/12
Guardian Defender guards machinery, contain processes and protects employees from robotic/machine movement zones. |
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TR Electronic releases PowerGap Wireless Sensor System
- 01/31/12
PowerGap inductively supplies power and signals across an air gap, eliminating the need for cables, connectors and slip ring solutions. |
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Rockwell Automation introduces On-Machine Motor Controller
- 01/15/12
ArmorStart LT with EtherNet/IP ArmorStart LT with EtherNet/IP provides critical information about machine performance, allowing operators to access parameters, status and diagnostics. |
Company & Organization News
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Mechatrolink Members Association Offers Free Upgraded Membership
- 01/31/12 Mechatrolink is the most widely used motion control network in Asia, and is gaining ground in the U.S. An annual Regular Membership in MMA normally costs $1,500, but until March 31, 2012, it’s free. |
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Intelligrated Expands its Ohio Headquarters
- 01/30/12 The expansion will accommodate 450 associates and is scheduled for completion in October 2012. |
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Jervis B. Webb Names Tom Pawlowicz VP of Project Management
- 01/26/12 Pawlowicz has been in the industrial automation industry for 35 years and has spent 13 of those years at Webb. |
Project News
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Paradox Engineering to monitor Italian waste
- 11/29/11 The project involves installing an electric-mechanical system on 900 dump bins to monitor the input of waste and optimize its collection. |
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RMT Robotics to supply Mobile Robots to system integrator
- 10/04/11 The ADAM robots will be used to automatically transport work-in-process materials and finished goods between production machines and the automated storage system. |
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IFS to supply ERP to Automated Packaging Systems
- 08/04/11 APS will implement IFS ERP software at 14 sites, including 10 in the United States and four in Europe. |
Event News
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HANNOVER MESSE covers sustainable efficiency
- 02/01/12 HANNOVER MESSE 2012, which runs from 23 to 27 April, provides an overview of all key resource-saving industrial technologies. |
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Industrial Supply 2012 Showcases U.S. Industrial Subcontractors
- 12/06/11 Leaders in the subcontracting business will be presenting their latest product developments in industrial materials to a vast audience attending HANNOVER MESSE. |
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HANNOVER MESSE 2012 focuses on sustainability
- 11/21/11 By adopting "greentelligence" as its keynote theme, HANNOVER MESSE 2012 has put the spotlight squarely on green technologies as a central growth driver for industry. |
Events
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