Automated fulfillment solutions address safety challenges head-on. By: Kari Miikkulainen, Contributor In the fast-paced world of warehouse and distribution center (DC) operations, employee safety and well-being is a critical concern. Traditionally, these environments have relied heavily on manual labor, often requiring employees to perform physically demanding tasks like lifting and carrying heavy crates of goods,…
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Factors to consider when transitioning to an automated material handling process. By: Brian Guzek, Contributor There are many challenges customers need their packaging and material handling equipment to address. First and foremost is easy operation. This hinges on original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) designing equipment to be easy to operate, troubleshoot and maintain. In addition, automation…
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FANUC’s Scholarship Fund provides $50K Annually to Support North American Manufacturing Careers FANUC America, a global leader in industrial automation and robotics, proudly announces the establishment of the FANUC Automation Endowed Scholarship Fund in collaboration with the SME Education Foundation. As the largest automation scholarship in SME Education Foundation history, this initiative will foster the…
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AutomationDirect has added the Murrplastik MP18 series cable/hose drag chains which are built from rugged polyamide (PA) and are available in various sizes with support for cables up to 15mm diameter. Drag chains are used to route cables/hoses to moving components while keeping them organized and protected. They help extend cable and hose life, provide…
Read More >>Cimcorp, a pioneer of intralogistics automation specialized in fresh food handling and tire-handling solutions, announces it has supplied a new high-bay automated warehouse to its longtime customer Olvi plc, one of the leading beverage producers in Finland and the Baltic region. This is the second automated warehouse Cimcorp has implemented at Olvi’s headquarters in Iisalmi,…
Read More >>By Brent Barcey For decades, the manual unloading of pallets has been the backbone of warehouse operations—and a major source of worker injuries. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), caused by repetitive lifting and heavy loads, such as back strains and repetitive motion injuries, are a constant threat. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) emphasizes…
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AutomationDirect has added mechanical position indicators from Elesa. The Elesa position indicators are mounted to the rotating shaft of industrial equipment or machinery and use direct drive roller counters to provide an accurate reading of its position. These rugged position indicators do not require electrical power and are ideal for situations where a simple and reliable…
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As warehouses become more automated, software is as important as hardware. By: Jonathan Puckett, Contributor Automation systems such as cranes, shuttles, mobile robotics and others have become almost essential in enabling warehouse operators to adapt with growing demand, SKU proliferation, and changing customer requirements. More warehouses than ever now rely on multiple automation systems to move products…
Read More >>Formic, a provider of Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) automation for U.S. manufacturers, announced it has raised another $27.4 million in Series A financing led by Blackhorn Ventures with participation from Mitsubishi HC Capital American, NEC, Translink Capital, Alumni Ventures, FJ Labs, Lux Capital, Initialized Capital and Lorimer Ventures. This new funding brings the total Series A round to more than $52 million since January 2022. Formic delivers fully…
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Peak Technologies, a global leader in smart warehouse solutions, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Robotize, a cutting-edge robotics company specializing in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). This collaboration aims to revolutionize heavy pallet movement within warehouses, enhancing efficiency and productivity. As part of its commitment to smart technologies, Peak Technologies has consistently focused…
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• Bishamon
• Gorbel
• Herkules Equipment Corporation
• Nilfisk
• Tennsco
