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Automated handling systems, AGVs, integrated handling systems
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Mobile materials handling robot is self-guiding
A vision-guided, self-navigating, industrial mobile robot has been designed specifically for material handling in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution plants.
News from Seegrid Corp. (28 March 2008)
Screw feeders improve powder coatings productivity
User application article Latest agitated screw feeders and chutes have increased production and improved containment at a leading manufacturer's powder coatings plant.
News from Ajax Equipment ( 7 December 2007)
Heavy loads transported with wide ball rails
User application article Transporting products weighing up to 8 tonnes to heat treatment facilities required a heavy duty system, of which an important component is a wide ball rail system.
News from Bosch Rexroth (10 July 2007)
Dutch department store orders picking solution
User application article Witron Engineering is expanding the service it provides for Hema, the Netherlands' leading department store chain, with an automated logistics centre with an integrated picking solution in Utrecht.
News from Witron ( 1 June 2007)
Grocer invests in warehouse and picking technology
User application article Witron is designing an automated distribution centre with warehouse and picking technology in Ontario, Canada for Canada's second-largest grocery retailer, Sobeys.
News from Witron ( 1 June 2007)
Batching system solves dust problems
Metso BEST has supplied a manufacturer with a gain-in-weight bulk-bag unloading station with an interchangeable-frame system complete with unloader assembly.
News from Metso BEST (31 May 2007)
Ultrasonic and laser vision hybrid sensor
Servo-Robot has developed a system called Robo-Pal which utilises ultrasonic and laser vision combined with a web cam viewer to provide a smart hybrid sensing system.
News from Servo-Robot ( 9 May 2007)
Dynamic picking system for chemist
User application article Witron Engineering, of the Netherlands, will be providing a dynamic picking system for Netherlands' leading chemist, Kruidvat, at a planned automated warehouse.
News from Witron ( 1 May 2007)
Warehouse and picking for European distribution
User application article Staedler, a supplier of writing and drawing instruments, is planning to invest about 15 million euros in a distribution centre complete with warehouse and picking systems from Witron.
News from Witron ( 1 May 2007)
Fully mechanized warehouse and picking system
User application article Edeka in Germany is planning a new logistics centre near Hamm-Rhynern with a fully-mechanized warehouse and picking system from Witron.
News from Witron ( 1 May 2007)
Automated warehouse and picking for manufacturer
User application article Gardena, a leading manufacturer of gardening equipment and tools, awarded Witron the contract for building an automated warehouse and picking solution.
News from Witron ( 1 May 2007)
Food retailer gains order picking machinery
User application article The food retail chain Mercadona contracted Witron to design and install a fully automated warehouse and order picking machinery for dry goods.
News from Witron ( 1 May 2007)
Storage and retrieval machine is modular
Diamond Phoenix has announced a new partnership with Swedish manufacturer Accalon.
News from Diamond Phoenix ( 1 February 2007)
Track for assembly automation, material handling
MagneMotion has launched MagneMover DB 1.0, a new modular track designed to complement its QuickStick Linear Synchronous Motor (LSM) technology.
News from MagneMotion ( 1 January 2007)
Materials handling system shows options
A working materials handling system is based on standard products to combine conveying, weighing, blending and batching, showing typical applications of individual units.
News from Rospen Industries ( 8 August 2006)
Heavy-duty pallet handling system
User application article European Conveyor Systems has completed the installation of a heavy-duty pallet handling system at McCain Foods' factory near Peterborough.
News from European Conveyor Systems ( 4 May 2006)
Live storage pick rates increased
User application article Full-width flow track units have increased pick rates by reducing travel distances and eliminated congestion and delays for order pickers and replenishers at a major battery manufacturing plant.
News from Live Storage Company (31 March 2006)
Sack gripper fits most robots
A sack gripper that fits most robots and gantries fully encloses the sack and maintains its shape during high speed handling and gripper head is available with matching conveyor section.
News from TIA Robotic Solutions (29 March 2006)
Ring track system carries heavy loads
A ring track system with a highly efficient driving mechanism, carries substantial loads and may be the only one available for arduous linear motion with an ability to support loads up to 40kN. Brochure available
News from HepcoMotion ( 2 February 2006)
Sulphur solidification and handling systems
The worldwide increase in the production and use of sulphur has led to a timely update by Sandvik Process Systems of its technical brochure on sulphur solidification and handling systems.
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK (28 November 2005)
Speedy pallet handling system has long reach
A pallet system achieves ahigh throughput - down to 7s per container for up to 50kg - and can be installed in restricted height buildings due to the use of telescopic actuators.
News from Micromech ( 3 November 2005)
Lean manufacturing gets leaner with Lean Tek
User application article Leading automotive switch manufacturer has selected a modular storage and handling system that has enabled it to improve its TAKT time - a key metric in lean manufacturing - by up to 20%.
News from Tube & Bracket Company, The ( 9 May 2005)
Systems handle, unload big bags automatically
Big bag handling and unloading systems offer an automated solution to completely empty storage containers without requiring the presence of assisting personnel with suction lances.
News from Braby ( 3 May 2005)
Automation company adds English to website
In a drive to make more client resources available online, the German AZO company has invested in the upgraded English website, which contains all product information.
News from Ingredient Handling Solutions ( 2 February 2005)
'Pick and mix' from standard gantries/robots
With rapid delivery, ease of specification and design flexibility on offer, a supplier invites users to 'pick and mix' from a range of standard gantries and ds. Brochure available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation Div ( 2 February 2005)
AGVs upgraded, expanded without a production stop
User application article A six-AGV system, originally installed in 1995 for round-the-clock movement of automotive gearbox and converter housings, has been upgraded and extended without stopping production.
News from Indumat Systems (28 January 2004)
Interior car parts stock handling automated
User application article High-efficiency automated stock handling facilities at a specialist manufacturer of interior car components eliminate manual handling and maintaining accurate stock control.
News from European Conveyor Systems (14 November 2003)
No more manual moving and stacking of pallets
Brillopak has developed a machine that can be loaded with a stack of pallets and dispenses a single pallet on to a conveyor as required.
News from Brillopak (27 October 2003)
Magnetic sheet stacker selects and stacks plate
User application article A magnetic sheet-stacker has provided a Dutch steel plate stockholder an efficient solution for picking different plate sizes and thicknesses and stacking them onto one pallet.
News from Goudsmit Magnetics Group BV ( 7 July 2003)
Robotic depalletiser ousts manual skid loading
Manufacturers of plasterboard have shown great interest in a new system that completely eliminates the expensive and slow process of rotating two tonne packs.
News from Aetna (UK) (30 June 2003)
Supply In Line Sequencing system devised
User application article A vital link in the supply of parts and sub-assemblies to lineside at General Motors' European flexi-plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire is the sequenced delivery of parts to the lines.
News from LINPAC Materials Handling (22 April 2003)
Linear transport system is fast and flexible
A linear transport system for vacuum applications, based on linear motor technology, allows for fast, flexible, continuous and thus cheap production for optical, display and photovoltaic industries.
News from Nyquist Industrial Control (21 April 2003)
Manipulator controls pallets delivery
User application article Centre feature of a new warehouse is a manipulator positioned at a central point in a high-bay racking area to control the conveying of long line pallets to to separate entry and exit vehicles.
News from Stober Drives (20 March 2003)
Even faster stock picker developed
Using new materials and technologies, an even faster, more space efficient stock picking and replenishing system that delivers significant additional benefits has been developed.
News from Kardex Systems (16 December 2002)
Intelligent vacuum system for robotic assembly
User application article To service its automated manufacturing operation, the CTS Corporation has installed an intelligent vacuum system for robotic assembly at its High Blantyre (Glasgow) facility.
News from Rietschle Thomas (24 September 2002)
Tote transport system beats narrow aisle cranes
A tote transport system helps a logistics operation achieve greater picking throughputs at a centralised warehouse than was previously possible with narrow aisle cranes.
News from ITS (UK) ( 9 April 2002)
Have you autmated your storage system yet?
Although nearly 75% of UK manufacturers have computerised their stock control systems, more than half have still not automated their storage according to a national survey.
News from Kardex Systems (22 March 2002)
AGVs bring the pick-face to the production line
User application article At a German communications equipment and ISDN screen telephone factory, AGVs deliver boxes of components and parts to the lines where the operators pick components as required.
News from Indumat Systems ( 5 February 2002)
HeVac manufacturer doubles AGV activity
At the Telford factory of Denso, the Indumat AGV (automated guided vehicle) system has been extended and upgraded to allow up to 45 trailer movements/h or double the previous capacity.
News from Indumat Systems (26 February 2001)
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