Safety advances in material handling continue to provide opportunities throughout the industry. At Sarcos Robotics, the focus of company products and solutions is on dynamic and unstructured environments, according to …

Automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence are making headlines lately, as technological advances push all three forward. And in material handling, the need for labor and timely deliveries is driving interest, …

SAKOR Technologies Inc., a recognized leader in the area of high-performance dynamometer systems, announces the release of the DynoLAB™ GenV next-generation test automation controller, which allows even a non-programmer to …

As Automate continues to grow in prominence and extend its influence, this event has become a must-attend for anyone currently working with automation, companies that want to begin to use …

Executive Summary One of South Africa’s leading chocolate producers switched to BSLBATT lithium-ion batteries to ensure uninterrupted multi-shift warehouse forklift operations in temperatures ranging from -25℃ to 30℃. The company …

Your team is the heartbeat of your organization. No matter how sleek, modern or powerful your equipment or systems appear, they are fueled by humans. Beautiful, messy, imperfect humans. We …

With over 900 of the world’s leading manufacturing and supply chain solution providers under one roof, you can see firsthand what the future holds – and find the tools you …

With trade shows like ProMat and Automate approaching, it is a season for thinking about new warehouse products and services. Some of these offerings also fulfill automated needs as the …

In a fast-paced industry with e-commerce demand holding strong, many warehouses are aiming to work as efficiently as possible, including through the use of overhead space. Moving faster, maximizing space, …

As many facilities work to increase production, add stock-keeping units, and boost e-commerce, multiple partners are often needed. Integrators are frequently one of the keys to helping coordinate software and …

Pandemic conditions have improved, but the new era of labor shortages and increased demand continues for warehouses. In this environment, some say a steady increase of automation within warehouses is occurring.  …

According to Opportimes.com, a strong rebound in global demand, supply disruptions, and depletion of inventories have driven up raw material prices and transportation costs around the world — especially in …

Planning for and optimally using space is key to the smooth and successful function of an operation. This month, Material Handling Network asked experts in the industry about how to best …

Batteries help power the material handling industry. The use of lithium-ion batteries in the market is on the rise, according to some in the industry. This month, Material Handling Network …

As the material handling industry moves forward at a quick clip, the pursuit of safety is shifting, too. Advancing technology, the need to attract and retain workers in a tight …

Automation is more than a buzzword.  Material handling is changing the nature of the business as robotics and automation offer new possibilities in the areas of enterprise resource planning and …

1MW install is predicted to offset approximately 20% of 500,000 sq ft distribution center’s energy consumption Innovative DC-optimized solution chosen to maximize overall energy yield and reduce operation and maintenance …

Developing nations are integrating more into the world economy, but lack certain advantages, like Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure, to compete at a global level. Western, Japanese and South Korean …

Now, more than ever, you need to bring greater efficiency, reliability, and resiliency to your operations. Find out how at MODEX 2022, where the future of manufacturing, transportation, and supply …

There have been winners and losers in the current unpredictable market of shipping delays and product shortages. Among the sure winners are those providing aftermarket service and supplies for forklifts. …

Sometimes it’s the simplest of things that prove to be the most vital, but we don’t have to tell that to anyone using a rack or shelf in a product …

If you enjoyed the engineering involved in building a marble roller coaster as a child, chances are you’ll appreciate the trends in warehouse conveyor and sortation systems. Products are moved …

Having trouble finding workers who want to wrap plastic around pallets loaded with boxes all day? There’s automation for that. Are you a California or Oregon company trying to navigate …

Did you know that 7.6 million people quit their jobs in the months of April and May of 2021? Reports of loneliness at work are as high as ever. Divorce …

Take a look inside any modern warehouse operation and you’ll find a manual labor force working side by side with technology, each performing tasks specifically suited to their abilities. Forklifts …

Single Phase Power Solutions (SPPS) has partnered with North Carolina Electric Cooperatives to provide proven, reliable, three-phase power solutions to rural areas where it is not available, and/or cost prohibitive …

Successful material handling really comes down to a simple premise: moving products from one point to another to customer specifications, on time and damage free. It’s a process with many …

Walk out into your warehouse and take a look at the first forklift you see. See if you can answer a quick question: How many hours a day is that …

In September 2018, Sony Japan revealed that it would no longer be repairing its PlayStation 2, closing the curtain on one its most beloved products. This is a classic example …

As the backbone of American commerce, the material handling industry faced an interesting paradox during the past 18 months: rather than shutting down in response to COVID-19, it experienced unprecedented …