Products for Material Handling
Creform AGV Has Dual Conveyor Deck for 24-hour Operation
- Creform Corp.
AGV handles around the clock operation to support production machinery.
Tompkins Robotics Expands Product Portfolio with the Addition of t-Rail
New overhead transport system optimizes a wide range of fulfillment and distribution operations.
Dematic announces Accumulation Conveyor
- Dematic Corp.
Dematic Accumulation Conveyor is a solution designed for existing operations that need to improve conveyor accumulation performance. It can be integrated into an existing convey/sort system to replace old worn-out conveyors as well as poor performing conveyors.
CMC introduces CMC Paper-PRO auto-bagging system
- CMC
Designed to automate the fulfilment of single or multi products in cut-to-size, ready-to-ship paper bags, the system can process both Paper-PRO Kraft cardboard and CMC Paper-PRO bubble paper that offers the same protection as standard polybags or padded mailers.
Yamaha Motor Europe releases LCMR200 linear conveyor module
- Yamaha Robotics
The LCMR200 inherits features from the current LCM-X model such as narrow pitch, but now with rigidity through a complete reassessment of the module structure
GROB Systems introduces PSS-L linear pallet storage system
- Grob Systems, Inc.
The PSS-L is suited as a modular system for individual machines or for interlinking the same machining systems.
Tompkins Robotics announces t-Sort solution for micro-fulfillment
The micro-fulfillment solution utilizes the company’s t-Sort autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to optimize operations in a store backroom, micro-fulfillment center (MFC) or dark store.
Creform announces a kitting cart for manufacturing assembly
- Creform Corp.
The cart provides a way to organize, kit and transport in-process materials for in-house assembly projects.
Creform releases model CA-B50100-BST NSI AGV with kitting cart
- Creform Corp.
The Creform AGV provides for a 50-course programming capability using HMI screen located at one end of the AGV.
Creform announces creation of mobile heavy-duty flow rack
- Creform Corp.
The rack is built using Creform 42 mm pipe and joints for extra capacity and rigidity. Also, the flow rack features wide Creform Placon roller conveyor for flow characteristics and strength, while the low-friction skate wheel conveyors allow for shallow flow lane angles that are suitable for both plastic returnable totes as well as cardboard boxes. The gravity flow rack assists in first-in, first out inventory management.
Mitsubishi Electric announces iQ Monozukuri Packaging and iQ Monozukuri Converting tools
The Printing and Converting packages provide a way to create projects using preconfigured cam profile function blocks, sample programs and sample GOT screens. Both products have been released for years in Japan before coming to North and South America.
Eastey introduces EXS-100 semi-automatic strapping machine
The semi-automatic EXS-100 strapping machine is designed to apply a plastic strap around user’s packages, preventing them from opening during handling and transit. The EXS-100’s bottom seal design is a solution for low to medium volume users that need additional security beyond case taping.
SOMIC introduces ReadyPack end-of-line case packing system
ReadyPack is a smaller version of SOMIC’s 424 T2 (D) machine and completely different than the larger SOMIC FLEXX III that was introduced a year ago. ReadyPack is also designed with a slower collating speed.
Creform introduces CA-B50100-NSI AGV material handling system
- Creform Corp.
The model is a bi-directional AGV that provides more flexibility for movement along its guidepath as it can travel in both directions and when necessary rotate in place. The dual drive wheels also give this AGV the ability to travel laterally.
ABB Robotics announces third generation of PickMaster robotic software
- ABB
PickMaster Twin is available in a multitude of configurations and can work with all ABB robots, and a range of virtual and physical machines. Coupled with the inherent software, the PickMaster Twin is suited for factories and production lines.
Universal Robots announces UR16e collaborative robot
The UR16e combines a 35-lb payload capacity with a reach of 900 mm and pose repeatability of +/- 0.05 mm making it suitable for automatingtasks such as heavy-duty material handling, heavy-part handling, palletizing, and machine tending.
Columbia Machine introduces HL4200 high level palletizer with Smart Diagnostics
The HL4200 also features Columbia’s Smart Diagnostics for feedback related to fault detection and an optional video playback to assist the operator in identifying the cause of a machine stoppage.
Flirtey introduces Flirtey Eagle drone delivery technology
Flirtey’s system is designed to safely get packages to customers with the delivery goal of less than 10 minutes using drones.
Beckhoff Automation to introduce eXtended Transport System (XTS) into the U.S. market at Pack Expo 2019
- Beckhoff Automation
Beckhoff will showcase a lineup of updated automation hardware, software and gigabit communication via EtherCAT G for packaging machinery during the trade show, which runs September 23 – 25, 2019, and is expected to draw 30,000 attendees.
Sterling Systems & Controls announces Bulk Bag Packaging Systems
- Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc.
- Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc.
- Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc.
The Bulk Bag Packaging Systems include adjustable upper frame to accommodate square and rectangular containers. Heavy duty weighing controls are built to withstand the rigors of industrial use. Weighing control systems offer a host of process and weighing control functions.