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Articles & News on Material Handling

Five Industry Trends to Shape Material Handling in 2024

  • by Kali Wahrman
  • December 1, 2023
  • Feature

Economy and labor shortages are among the factors driving the need for more productivity and efficiency.

ABB Conveyor Drive Technology to Increase Energy Efficiency at Lapland Iron Mine

  • November 14, 2023
  • News

The technology will support increased production on a system that already hauls 80 percent of the Malmberget mine’s iron ore.

Smart Conveyance Technology Market to Be Worth $1.3 Billion by 2027

  • October 6, 2023
  • News

The planar smart conveyance technology market is in the earliest stages of growth but will be worth $100 million by 2027.

Making Conveyor and Sortation Operations Sustainable

  • July 19, 2023
  • News

Using tools with lower human involvement can lead to the reduction of fixed conveying and sortation systems, and reduce energy consumption, making it a more sustainable option. Robotics are also gaining traction, increasing operational efficiency.

Rotzinger Group Unveils a Robot with an Integrated Buffer and Hygienic Conveyor at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

  • July 14, 2023
  • News

The innovations address labor shortages; space limitations; and efficiency and food safety concerns in the North American Food Manufacturing Industry.

Cimcorp and Murata Machinery USA Reorganize to Enhance Competitiveness in North America

  • July 11, 2023
  • News

Cimcorp North America and Murata Machinery USA, Inc. (Muratec) have forged an alliance, integrating their expertise and capabilities in North America.

Six Conveyor Solutions from Ultimation Industries Can Help Micro Fulfillment Centers Get a Fast Start

  • June 8, 2023
  • News

As retailers and distributors rush to launch micro fulfillment centers (MFC) that bring distribution networks closer to the customer, conveyor solutions that are easy to implement and offer material handling flexibility should be at the top of their list.

BEUMER Acquires The Hendrik Group Inc. Environmentally Friendly Bulk Material Handling

  • June 7, 2023
  • News

With the acquisition of one of the leading companies for air supported belt conveyors, The Hendrik Group Inc., the BEUMER Group is expanding its portfolio in the field of bulk material transport.

Interroll Presents High Performance Conveyor Platform for Courier, Express and Parcel Service Providers

  • April 24, 2023
  • News

​The new High Performance Conveyor Platform (HPP)—a powerful addition to Interroll's sortation solutions in particular—can significantly increase large and small distribution centers’ productivity, capacity and energy efficiency.

Leuze Relies on Dynamic Format Adaptation to Harmonize Productivity and Safety

  • April 13, 2023
  • News

Leuze is at your side in all project phases: from the coordination of requirements at the start of the project, through implementation, documentation and commissioning support, to final application validation and including legal security through CE conformity.