TWK supplies the sensors that are required to ensure functional safety – specifically for automated transport systems. These include certified sensors for position, speed, inclination, and acceleration, as well as draw wire linear transducers and accessories. The safety specialist is also a supplier of individual solutions – electronic and mechanical. TWK keeps pace with rapid…
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By: Scott Matlock, Contributor It is widely accepted and understood that automation is a foundational aspect of digital transformation, using digital technology to create new or modify existing business processes to adapt to shifting marketplace requirements. But many businesses are at a crossroads, trying to figure out where to start or how to make the…
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By: Jared Green, Contributor No one in business likes uncertainty, especially in the supply chain. Great strides are being made in bringing greater clarity to the supply chain and its operations. However, recent growth in e-commerce and increased demands on warehouses and distribution centers are helping to create operational uncertainties regarding capacity and the workforce.…
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Caster Concepts Inc., a leading maker of industrial, heavy-duty wheels and casters, announces the release of its latest line of casters, the first-ever maintenance-free casters that can move up to 20,000 pounds of material. The 97 HD and 97 Series casters deliver the strength manufacturers and engineers need to quickly move large amounts of materials…
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For all the advantages of automated vehicles, you must create a safe environment for their operation. Contributed by: MHI’s Mobile Automation Group (MAG) Gone are the days when warehouses were operated only at the hands of employees. While there are still plenty of places where humans play significant roles, they are now commonly assisted by mobile automation,…
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By: Steven LaFevers, Contributor Warehouse robotics are past the awareness stage. From horizontal transportation to storing and retrieving pallet loads at height, increasingly capable robotic solutions are becoming regular fixtures at warehousing and automation events, and in trade and business publications across the globe. And with technology advancing to become increasingly capable and scalable, the…
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Hamilton is proud to introduce its newest UltraGlide™ wheel series, the latest modular solution designed to reduce the amount of energy needed to move loads in manual or powered applications. Designed for ergonomic and AGV applications, the new UltraGlide still features independent swivel surfaces that eliminate scrubbing, making it much easier to turn. It still has…
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Creform Corporation, a manufacturer of unique products for the design and building of material handling structures and automated guided vehicles has developed an assembly workstation for an automotive parts supplier. Due to the flexibility of the Creform system of pipe and joints, the custom configurable workstation with dimensions of 30″ L x 60″ W x…
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Contributed by RedViking Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) represent the next step in the evolution of the assembly line. AGVs are set to transform manufacturing in the near future. As the name suggests, the operations of AGVs are completely automated—no human guides the vehicle. It is natural to doubt whether AGVs can cause accidents like cars…
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Contributed by RedViking Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) represent the next step in the evolution of the assembly line. AGVs are set to transform manufacturing in the near future. As the name suggests, the operations of AGVs are completely automated― no human guides the vehicle. It is natural to doubt whether AGVs can cause accidents like…
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