A century-old company embraced automation and robotics in its transformation from a provider of postal meters to an operator of e-commerce parcel sortation centers for the Post Office.
A new facility near Chicago uses robotic induction and sortation to speed parcels from receiving to shipping.
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Operator-assist technologies that use sensors and cameras to alert lift truck operators of potential collisions with other trucks, pedestrians or obstacles aren’t new, but they’re progressing in capabilities and can be paired with telematics for further insights.
The dirty little secret about robots is that different types don’t interface with others. Fortunately, a new world of heterogeneous robotic integration is on its way to being a reality.
As more companies invest in warehouse automation, the ones that select and design their pallets early in the game are coming out winners.
AI and vision technology are making robotic depalletizing and palletizing solutions more flexible, but master data on SKUs still needs attention, and palletizing needs proper buffering and sequencing of cases to optimize the pallet build.
A new, mini, paper-based wrapping system steps up to packaging stations for artisans as well as high-volume e-commerce.
In tough times for attracting operators, having a fleet with operator- and application-appropriate comfort factors can help.
Sam’s Beauty doubles order fulfillment productivity with an integrated pack and ship system and software.
Our editor sat down with Brian Feehan, President of Industrial Truck Association (ITA) to discuss the association and National Forklift Safety Day
There’s a lot going on out there. So, we did some hunting around and came up with five startups with novel approaches to materials handling and the supply chain. They include two packaging innovations, drones for monitoring inventory, a new approach to safety and a 3D printing platform that focuses on minimalism in the supply chain.
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