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Automated storage and retrieval systems create cost-effective solutions

Complementary goods-to-person technologies can reduce operating costs

January 20, 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic impacted industries across the globe, automated storage and retrieval technologies has helped increase productivity within warehouses and distribution centers.

Regal Modsort Trident three-way sortation system

Regal Modsort Trident offers three-way sortation system

December 1, 2021

Regal Beloit Corp. showcased its new Modsort Trident three-way sortation system at Pack Expo.

Wyzo offer first steps of automation

New bi-directional accumulation table handles 14K cans at 900 CPM

August 23, 2021

For companies taking their first steps into automation, Wyzo offers a high-speed pick-and-place sidebot.

Distribution

Automated guided vehicles optimize supply chain distribution

Advanced AGV sensors put vehicles on programmable path

Barbara Harfmann

July 29, 2021

Based on a severe worker shortage, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are enabling companies to rethink the deployment of their workforce. Designed to run on the warehouse floor and handle repetitive tasks, some AGV models can reach and retrieve pallets with or without an operator.

Operations

Palletizing equipment evolves to support lighter packaging materials

Adoption of robotics drives innovation within palletizing, depalletizing market

Jessica Jacobsen

June 22, 2021

As packaging materials have become thinner, material handling equipment ― like palletizing and depalletizing machines ― is adapting to ensure warehouse operations protect the efficacy of beverages.

Magnetic gripper MG10 from OnRobot handles palletizing tasks

May 6, 2021

OnRobot US Inc. unveiled the MG10, a versatile, high-performance, easy-to-use magnetic gripper for material handling.

Operations

Automation drives innovations for beverage processing equipment

Testing, scale-up important considerations when selecting equipment

Jessica Jacobsen

February 24, 2021

In the beverage market, the latest innovations in processing technology is ensuring formulators can process new products with efficacy and efficiency.

Motion Controls Robotics releases patented-pending tape inspection system

FANUC robot enables different sized cases to be inspected and scanned

December 4, 2020

To help FANUC robots easily locate packaged boxes, Motion Controls Robotics released its patent-pending Robotic Tape Inspection Station.

Warehouse

Software solutions drive accuracy, efficiency within beverage warehouses

eCommerce trends place greater demand of warehouse software

Jessica Jacobsen

October 29, 2020

As beverage warehouses balance SKU proliferation and omnichannel shopping patterns, facility managers are turning to software solutions to ensure that accuracy and efficiency needs are met.

ABB Robotics unveils new AR Viewer app to help customers test robots

RobotStudio available free until Dec. 31

October 15, 2020

ABB Robotics announced the release of a new RobotStudio Augmented Reality (AR) viewer to simplify robot installations through the use of an intuitive digital tool.