Archive for March 2020
Ecentria DC Deploys inVia Robotics to Increase E-commerce Throughput and Accuracy
Hollar Picking (414.9 LPH ) from inVia Robotics on Vimeo. inVia Robotics, the provider of next-generation warehouse automation solutions, announced Ecentria has deployed its Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) system to automate order fulfillment in the Ecentria DC (EDC) in Aurora, Ill. inVia’s integrated automation system, which includes a fleet of autonomous mobile robots and AI-driven software, is…
Read MoreRockford Systems Announces “Engineered To Order” Service to Address Need for Custom Combustion Solutions
Rockford Systems, LLC. announced the expansion of its capabilities with Engineered To Order (ETO) services for its fuel valve trains and overall custom combustion solutions. Staffed by an experienced team of in-house engineers, the new service scales out to provide end-to-end project management from specification to commissioning, saving end-users time and money while ensuring superior…
Read MoreProcedure Ready Group Lockout B810 Permit Redbox
ABUS released its latest safety device, the B810 Permit RedboxTM, created to incorporate permit-to-work procedures and a group lockout box in one unit. “The new Permit Redbox makes group lockout more productive and efficient,” said George Eubanks, vice president of sales and marketing. “Having the necessary locks and permits close to a maintenance area prevents…
Read MoreInterroll Presents High-Performance Crossbelt Sorter
With the global market launch of the new High-Performance Crossbelt Sorter MX 025H Crossbelt Sorter, Interroll extends its innovative portfolio of automatic sorting solutions to include a new high-performance system capable of handling up to 20,000 conveyed goods per hour. This new solution also allows much heavier and larger goods to be sorted. The new…
Read MoreGaylord Tilter Loads Conveyors and Sorters Quickly and Easily
A new gaylord tilter from Southworth Products Corp is the fast, efficient way to get parcels and other items from gaylords and other large containers on to conveyors and automated sortation systems. The Model GTU-500 tilts loads up to 110˚ to provide controlled emptying of container contents. It features a unique pan-style platform that sits…
Read MorePreventing Injuries in the Age of eCommerce
By Brendan Griffin, Contributor I got my hair cut yesterday. I opted for something new: a kind of Sons of Anarchy-style I saw a guy leaving the barbershop with. It’s a look I’d always envied but assumed I lacked the follicular volume to achieve. Short on the sides; longer on top; and pushed back in…
Read MoreMachine Guarding: Find the Risk, Find Results
By Liz Cuneo, Contributing Writer In the workplace, there are few things more likely to cause worker injury than improper interaction with a running machine. Whether it’s a grinder, drill bit, welder or press—these machines run fast and deliver a lot of power to perform the task at hand. When a worker comes into contact…
Read MorePacksize and 6 River Systems Collaborate on Next-generation Warehouse Automation Technology
Multinational On Demand Packaging® technology leader Packsize is showcasing packaging made smarter through a next-gen integration with leading fulfillment solution provider 6 River Systems at MODEX booth #8832 in Atlanta. The demonstration highlights the placement of accelerated automation in the warehouse and provide tips for attaining flexible packaging solutions in retail locations. Representing a ship-from-store environment, a Packsize iQ3 will combine…
Read MoreFetch Robotics Announces Integrated Fulfillment Solution with Zebra Technologies
Fetch Robotics announced a collaboration with Zebra Technologies Corporation, an innovator at the edge of the enterprise with solutions and partners that enable businesses to gain a performance edge, to optimize and automate warehouse picking processes through the integration of Fetch Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Zebra FulfillmentEdge™ software. The unique solution optimizes picking across multiple orders…
Read MoreIn Data We Trust: Connecting Conveyors to Improve Warehouse Efficiencies
By Will Leet, Contributor Today’s e-commerce explosion creates an unprecedented need for change in distribution center operations. In the third quarter of 2019, e-commerce sales increased an estimated 17% year-over-year, while total retail sales increased 4% in the same period. Distribution centers must also keep pace with the speed at which customers expect their orders…
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