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…automation and emerging technologies for Crown Equipment, which offers dual-mode autonomous lift trucks, agrees that autonomous operation often avoids the wear-and-tear issues common with manually operated lift trucks, and that procedures such as cleaning a sensor are simple to learn for the person who inspects and tends to the automated units. Also, while autonomous lift trucks are networked and can…
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…collaboration between DHL Supply Chain, Crown Equipment and JBT Corporation to integrate automation technology into a fast-paced 3PL environment, which will increase warehouse efficiency, workplace safety and employee satisfaction, DHL Supply Chain explained. “DHL Supply Chain takes great pride in embracing a culture of continuous innovation. Leveraging a proven process, we assess and integrate leading-edge technologies that further our digital…
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…also sense when other smart equipment is nearby, or the presence of people wearing proximity badges. Such technology can make an operator’s job easier, safer, and more productive, said Hess. “We can set speed limits for these trucks in front of break rooms, or the door to the office area, so trucks are automatically slowed down,” he said. “Or, if…
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…of four-wheeled, sit-down, counterbalanced trucks (Crown). The facility contains a multi-floor warehousing, printing and inserting application operating within very restricted spaces. The narrow aisles and busy floor-level operations present challenges for forklift operators. Impacts can easily result in significant damage to products and assets, so the Chicago Tribune wanted to proactively monitor impacts so immediate action can be taken to…
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Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, is using this month’s National Forklift Safety Day, sponsored by the Industrial Truck Association (ITA), to emphasize the importance of a comprehensive safety program that goes beyond the forklift and stresses the role of the individual. On National Forklift Safety Day and every day, warehouse, supply chain, and safety…
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…design, racking and materials handling equipment needs for its operation—were as effective as possible. In the past, Lipari had never adopted an engineered standard for its racking system, simply adding uprights and rails on an as-needed basis. Additionally, the company experienced frequent damage to its racks, thereby requiring the replacement of at least one rack every week on an ongoing…
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Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, today unveiled a new e-commerce site for U.S. customers. The online store, at shop.crown.com, provides customers with the ability to purchase select Crown products and thousands of forklift parts and supplies at any time from a computer, tablet or mobile device. More than 4,000 forklift parts and supplies from…
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…he says. Lift truck provider Crown Equipment offers autonomous trucks such as a tow tractor that is capable of switching into manual mode when needed, according to Andy Smith, director of marketing product management for Crown. “What we are hearing from our customers is a growing need for these dual-mode type of lift trucks,” says Smith. “Manual operation makes it…
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…maintenance failure that shuts down equipment for any period of time. Whether peak is a few months, weeks or days, maintenance has to be up to date and out of the way of operations for the duration, regardless of the forecast’s precision. Crunch time is crunch time. That’s easier said than done. Being out of the way doesn’t just happen.…
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…ones who work on automated equipment are part of the mix, too, says Kevin Reader, director of business development and marketing at Knapp. Digital maintenance Then there’s the matter of digital aids that facilitate activities at the point of maintenance in a timely manner. “Meeting today’s customer service requirements places a premium on communication and transparency,” says David Krebs, vice…
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…global technology business development for Crown Equipment. “Now that you are bringing automated lift trucks into the picture, companies will likely try to fit these in with how they are used to budgeting and paying for things.” Gaskell also says it’s possible an RaaS model for robotic lift trucks could emerge in the market, in part because robotic trucks are…
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…lift truck operators and the equipment itself. All three are focused on making both trucks and their operators highly valued productivity resources in the plant and warehouse. This brings up an interesting question: After all these years, how much can really be new here? More than you might expect in all likelihood. Chances are that it’s been some time since…
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Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, is using this month’s National Forklift Safety Day, sponsored by the Industrial Truck Association (ITA), to emphasize the importance of taking a holistic approach to safety that brings a consistent focus on safety management and stresses the important role everyone plays in a safer work environment. To help inform…
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…of global technology business development, Crown Equipment The traditional model is lift trucks that operators used to do work. Innovations included product design and features intended to help operators be more effective in doing that work. Now, the focus is on making the operator more productive by providing entire systems that do the work for you. Autonomous lift trucks are…
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…of InfoLink customer support for Crown Equipment, recommends approaching the challenge incrementally, but holistically. “My advice to someone on their first day with fleet management is that they really need to think about best practices and start small with things like access control, compliance and inspection checklists,” Rush says. “To be successful, you have to have standard operating procedures in…
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