Products for Material Handling

Mettler Toledo introduces high-precision weighing platforms

• Mettler Toledo

PBK9 and PFK9 Weighing Platforms are available in nine sizes and 12 capacities from 0.6 kilograms to 3 tons with resolutions up to 750,000 d.

PFlow speeds up DB Package Handling Lift

DB’s maximum achievable speed is increased from 600 to 1,500 feet per minute to better serve the highest throughput, multi-level vertical lifting applications.

Jervis B. Webb introduces SAM AGV control system

• Jervis B. Webb Company

SAM (System Automation Manager) is a control system for Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and SmartCart Automatic Guided Carts (AGCs).

Festo Introduces VS Series valves

• Festo Corporation

The high-flow rate VS series is ideal for simple clamping and locking operations in semiautomatic assembly, end-of-line packaging, conveying and other applications.

Dematic introduces carton singulator that aligns skewed cartons

• Dematic Corp.

Carton singulator aligns skewed and “side-by-side” cartons for proper orientation prior to sorting.

SICK releases DeltaPac MultiTask Photoelectric Sensor

• SICK, Inc.

This sensor precisely counts, detects and differentiates between successive packaging items on conveyor belts.

Distributed Data Collection

Transfer data from virtually any data source with network/internet access, when/where you need it via secure tunnelling!

Get the Robot out of the Cage

Universal Robots' portable robot arms offer precise and agile operation with intuitive programming. ROI: 3 – 8 months.

SICK releases CLV610 Bar Code Scanner for Short Reading Distances

• SICK, Inc.

The CLV610 is a compact, industrial, laser-based scanner that is ideal for short reading distances with a large reading field height.

ISD introduces UltraRail Pallet-Shuttle for Storage and Retrieval Applications

• Integrated Systems Design - ISD

UltraRail system eliminates aisles and converts the end of each lane into an active storage and retrieval position. Each lane can hold up to 10 positions or more.

Westfalia adds cameras to Vertical Lift Stations

• Westfalia Technologies, Inc.

The camera allows warehouse personnel to view pallets remotely, increasing safety and accuracy in product storage and retrieval, while adding efficiency to warehouse and distribution center operations.

Iwis introduces Flexon SafeTopChain for conveyors

The closed upper surface of these plastic chains guarantees the safe transportation of individual items and workpiece carriers in conveyor systems.

ABB introduces RobotStudio Picking PowerPac software

• ABB

PowerPac combines RobotStudio and PickMaster 3 software into a single bundle, simplifying both the design and programming of complex robotic picking-and-packing systems.

Dual Mode Accelerometers, E.L.F.

Dytran's new generation of sensors combines piezoelectric and DC response MEMS technologies in a single housing.

New Anybus X-gateway Design

• HMS Industrial Networks Inc

New Anybus X-gateway makes it easier to set up communication between industrial networks

Beckhoff Panels with Multi-touch Technology

• Beckhoff Automation

The CP2xxx and CP3xxx Control Panel and Panel PC series feature innovative multi-touch technology as well as contemporary and elegant design.

Optimize with Universal Robots

Lightweight, flexible robot arms offer fast and precise operation with intuitive programming. ROI: 3 – 8 months.

Zaber introduces high load motorized linear stages

• Zaber Technologies

The A-LST Series products are computer controlled motorized linear stages with a variety of lead screw pitches and travels up to 1.5 m.