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Mobile Robots Make Warehouse Ops Cheaper and More Efficient

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mobile robots for warehousesMobile robots have been used in manufacturing for decades, but thanks to their shrinking costs and the needs for businesses to increase efficiencies and lower expenses, they are starting to appear more frequently in warehouse and distribution applications.

Corey Ryan, medical account manager for KUKA Robotics, based in Shelby Township, Michigan, said that in recent years robots have been showing up in more and more businesses, not just manufacturing.

“We increased interest in mobile robotics across all industries,” Ryan told the website Robotics Online. “The ability of one mobile robot to service several locations and perform a greatly expanded  range of task offers a great appeal for specialized applications.”

Giant Eagle Uses Robots to Cut Warehouse Costs

One success story is Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle, a leading supermarket chain that operates in four Eastern states. The company currently is using pallet-handling mobile robots in its 440,000-square-foot food  distribution center outside of Pittsburgh. Four double pallet robots, which resemble driver-less forklift truck, handle much of the facility’s putaway operations. Another four mobile robots are being used at a Giant Eagle distribution center in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Outdoor Canopies Can Improve Your Business’ Visibility

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If you are looking for a fast, affordable and effective way to increase your business’ visibility, you might consider an outdoor canopy. During the warmer months, people are outside and on the go more often. So setting up an outdoor canopy either in front of your business or in another high-traffic location can be an … Read more

Agricultural and Commercial Industrial Company Grows

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The Australian material handling company, Cervus Equipment, has announced that it has acquired an additional 18.6 percent interest in Windmill, an Australian agriculture dealer for $500,000 and the overall ownership in Windmill is 53.3%. CEO and President of Cervus, Graham Drake, states that Cervus established operations in Australia nearly a year ago as part of … Read more

Increasing Safety with Forklift Monitoring Systems

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Rosco, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Cascade International to introduce a new Backup Camera System made specifically for indoor and outdoor forklifts. The new forklift camera is called MaximEyes and is made to to increase safety with a unique forklift monitor mounting plate and camera clamp-bracket that is compatible with nearly all fork … Read more

Benefits of Modular Workstations

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benefits of modular workstationsFor many companies that are expanding rapidly or have limited office space, modular workstations are an effective and affordable solution.

Modular workstations, or cubicles, are prefabricated desks that come attached to short walls that are usually covered in attractive fabric or other professional-looking material. They are used by many businesses today because of their versatility and their efficient use of space. Modular workspaces allow the flexibility to modify office layout almost instantly, without having to tear down or build up new walls or perform other expensive renovations.

Cubicles can be broken down, moved and set back up in just a few minutes using a minimal amount of tools and labor. You won’t need to hire construction workers or even outside workers to change the setup of your office. Some cubicles even snap together.

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Designing for Accuracy and Safety Improvements in Material Handling

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Wynright Corporation, the nation’s leading independent, U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems, recently announced the appointment of Kevin Sosnowski to Vice President, Selection Solutions. The business unit is responsible for delivering light- and voice-based engineering solutions and products that help clients manage the materials handling demands of their traditional and eCommerce businesses. With this … Read more

Unique Program to Assist Mining Exports

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With one of ten companies participating in a unique program, Heyl & Patterson, Inc., who are a world leader in thermal processing systems and bulk material handling, have joined the Pennsylvania Mining Export Program. The program provides assistance to ten Pennsylvania-based companies to increase sales in the Southern African market. Heyl & Patterson has been … Read more

How to Reduce Your Shipping Costs

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Thanks to the rise in E-Commerce, most companies today are shipping their products to their clients or customers more often than ever before. But this added convenience for the end user often means additional expenses for vendors, which usually are passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices or additional charges. Yet some companies … Read more

Why You Should Consider Replacing Your Wood Pallets

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benefits of foam palletsWood has been used to make pallets for decades and there are still millions of wood pallets still being used in warehouses and in the supply chain worldwide. Yet if you have ever worked with wood pallets, you know their drawbacks: They are heavy, can splinter and often expose dangerous sharp nails when their boards become loose, among other problems. If you currently are using wood pallets for your materials handling needs, you might want to consider switching to pallets made from 100% recycled post-industrial recycled foam. They offer a number of advantages, including being moisture-proof, lightweight and nest-able to save space.

A Safer, More Affordable Solution

Heavy-duty structural foam pallets, on the other hand, offer a safer and more durable alternative to your pallet needs.  Their polystyrene foam core is coated with a high-impact polystyrene skin that can’t absorb water. They are food safe and universally approved to transport food products. Wood pallets, on the other hand, can pose serious bio-hazard risks because they are susceptible to bacterial and chemical contamination, including E.  coli and other food borne illnesses.

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