AutomationDirect had added more Stego enclosure heaters to its Enclosure Thermal Management lineup. These new 120-240 VAC/VDC enclosure heaters include small, flat versions that distribute heat evenly within compact enclosures and are available with 8W or 10W heating capacities. Also added are compact loop heaters that feature a patented loop body design for increased natural…
Read More >>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…
Read More >>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…
Read More >>Loading dock traffic and vehicle types impact loading design layout and equipment needs. Contributor: Rite-Hite Although choosing the right loading dock equipment for your operations is critical to operational efficiencies, the foundation for safety and productivity is laid when designing the loading dock and yard. Understanding and planning for the unique requirements and needs of your…
Read More >>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 >>The world leader in bulk handling solutions Martin Engineering is marking the 50th anniversary of its invention of the world’s first low-pressure air cannon. Air cannons have transformed material flows in bulk processing systems, eliminating problematic internal buildups and blockages. After five decades of continuous innovation, Martin Engineering remains at the forefront of air cannon…
Read More >>AutomationDirect has added SIM timing pulleys to its Power Transmission product category. 5M pitch (5mm) pulleys in bore sizes of 5/8”, ¾”, 7/8”, or 1-1/8” with 20 to 120 teeth are now available, as are additional MXL pitch (0.08in) pulleys in bore sizes of 1/8”, 3/16”, and ¼” with 14 to 72 teeth, XL pitch…
Read More >>Zero trust access solution establishes highly secure, remote, and distributed networks Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has closely collaborated with Dispel, a software provider for secure, remote connectivity in OT environments, to provide customers with solutions to grant on-site zero trust network access from remote locations securely. Facilities can connect to the remote region through Dispel-enabled…
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…
Read More >>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…
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