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It’s no secret that some of the world’s most impressive organizations have historically relied on manual systems for dock operations. Industry leaders at process efficiency inside their buildings are still manually spotting trailers and managing door traffic or using homemade software to orchestrate tasks. A larger concern is that entire operations are often supported by equipment that does not enjoy…
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When visualizing industrial robots, the classic six-axis arm comes readily to mind. In manufacturing applications, these robots have spent decades living up to the definition of the word robot as “a device that automatically performs complicated or repetitive tasks.” While there is no shortage of complication and repetition in warehousing and distribution, robotic automation has had to develop a whole…
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“Perfect Pick will change the way the market approaches each picking operations,” said Jeff Hedges, president, OPEX Material Handling. “It automates warehouse and distribution center operations with greater speed, accuracy and reliability than ever before.” 'Perfect Pick is an automated goods-to-person delivery solution that utilizes intelligent iBOTs. It enables pickers to be much more efficient because product is delivered directly…
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Rite-Hite (Booth 1331) is showcasing three product lines this year: the Flex Neck LED dock light, the Eclipse shelter and the LiteSpeed high performance door. The new Eclipse shelter eliminates daylight and gaps at the loading dock with a single piece of equipment providing a tight, consistent seal. “Before the Eclipse, even the best seals and shelters could sometimes leave…
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Every autumn, one of the world’s largest receiving stations for fruit in Tomah, Wisc., is responsible for processing more than 40% of Ocean Spray’s annual Wisconsin harvest. During peak harvest, as much as 150 to 180 loads of fruit may be cleaned, processed and shipped per day. By installing a system of vehicle restraints and color-coded dock lights, the company…
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Cradles to Crayons (C2C) is a non-profit organization serving homeless and low-income children in Boston and Philadelphia. When C2C Boston relocated its “Giving Factory” warehouse and operations center to a new building, they encountered challenges in the loading dock area. Used for truck deliveries and customer drop-offs, the loading dock was open to the rest of the warehouse, creating weather…
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Reis Robotics
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To keep up with a steady growth in shipping and receiving traffic, Woodman’s Markets’ 230,000-square-foot grocery warehouse in Beloit, Wisc., recently underwent a substantial renovation and expansion. In addition to increasing space to handle 40 truckloads a day, Woodman’s management saw the expansion as an opportunity to upgrade the facility’s safety procedures and equipment, particularly in the loading dock areas.…
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ADAM Robotics
GENISOM AI makes ICRA debut at conference in Vienna
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