Take a holistic approach to safety with your AGVs and AMRs. Contributor: MHI’s Mobile Automation Group (MAG) Ask anyone considering mobile automation in the warehouse what their biggest concerns are, and they’ll likely mention safety as one of those concerns. Buyers are concerned about automated guided vehicles (AGVs) or autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) colliding with people, lift…
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Solutions are available to keep workers safe and make products more accessible. By: Maureen Paraventi Industrial netting can be a reliable, cost effective way to keep people safe and inventory undamaged. It is a fixture in many warehouses, distribution centers and other facility types. Although netting seems relatively simple – especially in a landscape that may…
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How to prevent falling objects and falls from elevated areas. Contributed by: MHI’s ProGMA Industry Group To increase the amount of usable space in an existing facility, operations often elect to look up — adding a variety of equipment, structures and systems overhead. Yet, as we know from Sir Isaac Newton, what goes up, must come…
Read More >>Swisslog, a leading provider of best-in-class intralogistics warehouse automation and software, has announced that Walmart will install a Swisslog automation solution within its Robinson, TX, facility to enable seamless material flow and increase uptime. Walmart is planning to break ground on the milk processing facility later this year with the facility scheduled to open in 2026. This is…
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Wooden crates provide collapsible, clippable packaging solutions for transporting large lithium batteries DGeo, the Packaging Division at Labelmaster, announced that it has expanded its large-format lithium battery packaging solutions by introducing a line collapsible, clippable wooden crates. Available as part of DGeo’s line of Obexion protective packaging, Obexion MAX crates are UN-certified and offer a repeatable fastening system…
Read More >>The collaboration enhances supply chain efficiency and sustainability Cimcorp, a pioneer in robotic handling solutions, has partnered with Spanish supermarket chain Alimerka to automate fresh food distribution processes. By integrating solutions from Cimcorp in its warehousing operations, Alimerka has reduced packaging material usage and enhanced distribution efficiency, making its supply chain more agile and sustainable.…
Read More >>Lineage, one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled warehouse REITs and integrated solutions providers, announced new Canada cross-border services. Leveraging the strategic positioning of its facilities and transportation network, the program aims to deliver added transportation advantages for customers looking for end-to-end cold chain solutions in the North American market. The cross-border network offers added transportation value…
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DuraLabel announces the immediate availability of its new Kodiak Max, Industrial Sign and Label Print Systems. Kodiak Max allows companies to bring multi-color, industrial strength sign and label production in-house. Users can instantly create messaging to their exact specifications; alter or append messages at a moment’s notice; create permanent safety signs or temporary / seasonal…
Read More >>Loading docks are busy places. In the U.S. alone, there were 11.46 billion tons of freight shipped by trucks in 2023, almost all of which came through loading docks. The constant interaction of humans with machinery like semi-trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, and AGVs make loading docks one of the most dangerous areas of any facility.…
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Steps you can take to enhance customer satisfaction, reduce operational costs and achieve greater efficiency. By: Tim Chileski, Contributor The global warehousing market was valued at $281,531 million in 2023 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of (CAGR) of 7.27% to reach $429,019 million by 2028. Material handling is a critical aspect of…
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