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Articles & News on Material Handling

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.

Bluff Manufacturing announces acquisition by Wincove

  • May 24, 2016
  • News

Bluff's management team and Wincove plan to build on Bluff's position in the material handling market and to continue to provide dealers with the same service, products, and delivery.

ADSI announces partnership with 3GTMS to provide material handling solution

  • May 23, 2016
  • News

The partnership is intended to provides shipper, 3PLs and other logistics services providers with a transportation planning and execution solution that will optimize delivery outcomes while controlling freight costs across all delivery modes.

SITA's baggage robot automates Geneva Airport bag drop

  • May 18, 2016
  • Case Study

Leo, the fully autonomous baggage robot, has the capacity to check in, print bag tags and transport up to two suitcases with a maximum weight of 32kg. It also has an obstacle avoidance capability and can navigate in a high-traffic environment such as an airport.

CeMAT to be co-staged with HANNOVER MESSE in 2018

  • May 18, 2016
  • News

CeMAT, a trade fair for intralogistics and supply chain management will be co-staged with HANNOVER MESSE, a fair for industrial technology, every two years starting in 2018

CeMAT sets the stage for intelligent networking

  • May 17, 2016
  • News

CeMAT 2016 gets underway on 31 May with a diverse showcase of intralogistics products and solutions featuring some 1,000 exhibitors from 44 nations.

Westfalia enables automated storage for Glenmore Distillery

  • April 29, 2016
  • Case Study

With Westfalia’s automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) and Savanna.NET warehouse execution system (WES), the 223,000 square-foot distribution center is more efficiently storing, retrieving and managing pallets of finished goods.

Clearpath to provide self-driving vehicles to GE Healthcare

  • April 21, 2016
  • News

The fleet of OTTO self-driving vehicles will be used to load and deliver parts to work cells for repair. Once restored, OTTO will dispatch materials to shipping for return to customers.

Jervis Webb to supply AGVs to Ariens

  • April 8, 2016
  • News

The AGVs will help automate production of riding lawn mowers at Airiens' plant in Brillion, Wisconsin

Schneider Packaging opens Training Lab

  • March 31, 2016
  • News

The lab in Brewerton, NY, provides customers the opportunity to train on robots, PLCs and motors in a controlled environment.

Jeff Woroniecki named President of Seizmic

  • March 30, 2016
  • News

Woroniecki most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at MHI. He has over 25 years of material handling industry experience.