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Honeywell announces several products to boost supply chain productivity

  • February 21, 2017
  • News

The technology ranges from a 3-D dimensioning system that automatically captures the volume of parcels to connected solutions that boost the productivity of workers in brick-and-mortar retail stores.

C3 Solutions announces revamped Dock Appointment Scheduling ROI Calculator

  • February 21, 2017
  • News

The C3 ROI Tool is a free online analysis tool to help business determine dock appointment scheduling cost savings opportunities.

Otto Motors to supply self-driving vehichles for Mississippi Toyota plant

  • February 20, 2017
  • News

The OTTO self-driving vehicle will be used to sequentially load and deliver tires lineside. The solution will integrate with additional appliances for automatic unstacking onto conveyors. Tires will then move to team members on the line for final assembly.

Greer Industries chooses Emerson's Powerdrive FX variable speed drive to enhance mining production

  • January 30, 2017
  • Case Study

The product is being used as a regenerative drive on a downhill conveyor at one of the company’s limestone mining facilities. Leroy-Somer was selected as the preferred supplier following a recommendation when the conveyor’s existing drive became obsolete.

Westfalia named to Food Logistics' 2016 FL100+ list

  • December 20, 2016
  • News

Westfalia’s automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) can store and retrieve layers and cases (with and without a pallet) from inventory.

Egemin announces AGV pilot project at Audi logistics facility

  • December 8, 2016
  • News

In a pilot project, Egemin Automation will be equipping part of Audi's logistics operations at Ingolstadt with AGVs. For the project Egemin will be integrating an automated E’gv HYBRID ((Egemin Guided Vehicle) solution based on two FM-X 12 reach trucks manufactured by STILL.

HANNOVER MESSE announces Industrial Supply parallel show

  • November 28, 2016
  • News

The upcoming HANNOVER MESSE will feature seven parallel shows: Industrial Automation, MDA – Motion, Drive & Automation, Digital Factory, Energy, ComVac, Industrial Supply and Research & Technology.

Egemin to build third automated warehouse for potato products manufacturer Agristo

  • November 18, 2016
  • Case Study

The fully automated deep freeze warehouse will be built in Wielsbeke (90 km West of Brussels) on a 25-hectare lot. Alongside the storage facilities, Agristo is also erecting production buildings and green zones.

GE Transportation partners with Port of Los Angeles to facilitate cargo visibility

  • November 17, 2016
  • Case Study

The goal of the port information portal is to improve data-flow between cargo owners, shipping lines and other stakeholders so that port and terminal operators have an extended window of time to track inbound cargo.

IHS Report: Industrial trucks to face competition from AGVs

  • November 16, 2016
  • News

According to the IHS Markit Materials Handling Automation Opportunities Report, the compound-average annual growth rate (CAGR) of AGV revenues is forecast to be over nine percent from 2015 to 2020, much higher than for industrial trucks and lifts over the same time period.