Modern Materials Handling articles from April 2005

Modern Materials Handling archives from April 2005

Apprehensive about RFID?(BREAKING NEWS YOU SHOULD KNOW)(Material Handling Industry of America)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... IF RFID IS PUSHING YOUR ANXIETY METER, Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) might be able to help. At ProMat, the group featured a DVD that explained the advantages and pitfalls of the new technology. And now it's offering the DVD to...

The story on hydrogen fuel cells.(BREAKING NEWS YOU SHOULD KNOW)
April 1, 2005... IF HYDROGEN POWERED LIFT TRUCKS are not yet on your radar, now would be a good time to start monitoring them. Still in the developmental stages, hydrogen fuel cells are being tested by companies as diverse as General Motors, Wal-Mart, FedEx and...

New monorail standards available.(BREAKING NEWS YOU SHOULD KNOW)(American National Standards )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Two monorail standards approved by the American National Standards (ANSI) in October 2003 are now available free of charge. The Monorail Manufacturers Association (MMA), a subsidiary of Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA),...

Bark-free pallets coming from U.S.?(BREAKING NEWS YOU SHOULD KNOW)
April 1, 2005... FOR THE SECOND TIME IN AS MANY YEARS, the European Commission (EC), a group of the European Union (EU), is looking to tighten regulations on pallets used to ship product from the United States. In March, they set new standards that eliminate...

Fast fact.
April 1, 2005... 20% The percentage increase of North American robotics orders in 2004. Source: MHIA www.mhia.org

Renew yourself.(MY VIEW)(National Association of Manufacturers)(Editorial)
April 1, 2005... YES, WE HAVE FINALLY MADE IT TO APRIL. For those of us in the Boston area, this has been a brutal winter with more than 90 inches of snow. And I won't even mention the cold. It's time for a little renewal. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Outlook: software shakeout in full swing; The pace of mergers picks up along with demand for supply chain offerings.(NEWS & TRENDS)
April 1, 2005... FOR SOME TIME NOW, demand for supply chain software has been less than robust. However, that might be shifting based on a recent report from ARC Research (www.arcweb.com) that calls for expanding demand this year. Against that background, many...

Leadership: manufacturing's best performers embrace innovation.(NEWS & TRENDS)
April 1, 2005... Manufacturers that adopt new technologies and aggressively pursue efficient processes on the plant floor are making strides past their competition--this according to a recent study of manufacturers' best practices and priorities, conducted by...

Conference: WERC conference focuses on shared ideas.(NEWS & TRENDS)(Warehousing Education and Research Council )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Building on the success of last year's industry roundtable discussions, the Warehousing Education and Research Council (www.werc.org) has more than doubled its roundtable offerings for this year's event, scheduled for May I to May 4 in Dallas....

Economic trends: positive outlook for materials handling shipments.(NEWS & TRENDS)
April 1, 2005... Following a very positive start to 2005, indicators are strong that sales of materials handling equipment will increase in 2005 and continue on an upward path in 2006. That's according to Jim Haughey, director of economics at Reed Research...

Data capture: the word on voice.(NEWS & TRENDS)(Vocollect Inc)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... After years of struggling to be heard, voice recognition systems are increasingly calling the shots in distribution picking operations. The largest of the suppliers, Vocollect (www.vocollect.com), says that 75,000 workers in hundreds of...

Collaboration: software speeds shipping, limits product recalls.(NEWS & TRENDS)(Glovia International)(Bar Code Solutions Inc)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Delivering electronic data about shipments to automakers is not always the easiest task. But now Glovia International (www.glovia.com) and Bar Code Solutions (www.barcodesolutions.com) have formed a partnership that will streamline those...

Places to go.(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... MAY 2005 May 17-19 D/C Expo Navy Pier Chicago, IL Sponsor: Logistar Call: 800-338-4112 Web: www.logistar.com May 25-26 Automated Manufacturing Exposition & Conference Palmetto Expo Center ...

Assets: management software adds service desk, contingency protocols.(NEWS & TRENDS)
April 1, 2005... The world of asset management is changing, according to Rich Caplow, director of product marketing of MRO Software (www.mro.com). In the past, the focus was on the asset. But now that gaze is shifting to the function the asset performs....

Trends: supply chain productivity, information lead the way.(NEWS & TRENDS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Having looked into its crystal ball, the analyst group Manufacturing Insights has released some predictions for manufacturers in 2005. Two caught our eye in particular. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To begin, the group says that productivity...

Appointments/promotions.(people to know)(Cattron Inc)(Wagner Systems Inc.)(Borroughs Corp)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Appointments/promotions: Cattron Group Inc., a manufacturer of portable industrial radio remote control systems, has announced the appointment of Thomas H. Vaughn as vice president of engineering... GlobeRanger, a provider of RFID, mobility...

Alliances/new facilities.(people to know)(Clark Material Handling Co)(Metrologic Instruments Inc)(LXE Inc, Intel Corp and SIRIT Technologies Inc. collaboration)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Alliances/new facilities: Clark Material Handling Company announces the opening of its new worldwide headquarters in Lexington, Ky... Metrologic Instruments has announced the strengthening of its North American sales, marketing, customer...

Career development through professional societies: here's what four of these associations can do to help you advance.(PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT)(Material Handling and Management Society )(Association for Operations Management)(Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals )
April 1, 2005... CAREER DEVELOPMENT IS OFTEN OVER-LOOKED by busy professionals in the trenches competing everyday. Often, it's tough to do much besides the everyday duties of family and work. That's where a professional society can be helpful. Here are four...

Kirkland's new home: by consolidating three warehouses into one and doing away with manual systems, the retailer now moves the latest home furnishings into stores more efficiently than ever.(warehousing/distribution)(Cover Story)
April 1, 2005... NEW IS WHAT HOME DECOR retailer Kirkland's is all about. "At any time, 70% of the SKUs [stock keeping units] in our DC are new items," says Todd Weier, vice president of logistics. And that shouldn't come as a surprise. The retailer offers the...

Top 20 systems suppliers: Modern's annual ranking of the industry's leaders shows 2004 was a much stronger year with 16 companies posting revenue increases.(special report)
April 1, 2005... Industry observers are quick to point out that 2004 was an improved year for materials handling equipment suppliers. And that was certainly true for the largest systems suppliers too. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To begin, all 20 of the...

Supply chain software: ready for business; IT systems are taking on a fresh look as they add new capabilities to manage the supply chain both within and outside the four walls.(SOFTWARE/DC EXPO SHOW GUIDE)
April 1, 2005... If providers of warehouse management systems (WMS) had a slogan, it would be "ready for business." By that, they no longer just mean ready for business inside the four walls of the warehouse, where WMS has traditionally lived. Instead, the...

Company listing.
April 1, 2005... Booth Company & URL SupplyChain Warehousing 1152 3PL Software X X A Division of Camelot Consulting, Inc. www.3plsoftware.com 540 Acatech...

Simulation expands its role: long used to model materials handling systems, simulation software is now solving other problems too.(information management)
April 1, 2005... SIMULATION SOFTWARE has long been used by systems integrators as a cost-effective way to model new materials handling processes before spending money on new equipment. And that is still the primary application for simulation. [ILLUSTRATION...

Uptime gets a lift: vertical lift modules trim equipment downtime, add production space for auto supplier Siemens VDO.(manufacturing)(Siemens VDO Automotive Corp)
April 1, 2005... Automotive industry plants must run lean. And that's true not just for work-in-process, but for maintenance operations too. If these tasks are inefficient or machinery can't be serviced quickly because parts can't be found, workflow is often...

Curing the ills of pharmaceutical DCs: new track-and-trace requirements by organizations ranging from the FDA to Wal-Mart are changing how pharmaceuticals are moving through the distribution supply chain.(A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT)
April 1, 2005... PHARMACEUTICAL DISTRIBUTORS FACE A variety of challenges as they handle a constantly increasing number and variety of prescription stock keeping units (SKUs). Although these wholesalers often receive large bulk shipments from drug...

RFID Smart Printers.(PROFILE)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... SATO America, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been a leader in barcode printing solutions since introducing the first thermal transfer barcode printer in 1979 and has the industry's first, complete multi-protocol EPC-compliant UHF RFID...

ORBIS[R] drives supply chain optimization.(PROFILE)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2005... With shorter product life cycles, critical cleanliness requirements and the expansion of distribution, manufacturing, sourcing and engineering functions around the world, it is important for pharmaceutical companies to profitably manage every...

Matrix-2000[TM] MegaPixel CCD reader.(PROFILE)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2005... The new model of the Matrix-2000[TM] offers a SXGA 1,3 MegaPixel sensor with a wide field of view and reads up to 100 codes in a single frame. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Suitable applications: document identification in static reading...

Safer, more productive docks: installing new safety features at shipping and receiving has made Premium Beers' 13 docks safer and more efficient.(productivity solution)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... SERVING UP EFFICIENCY and improved safety is a tall order... and Premium Beers was up to the task. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Oklahoma City-based Anheuser-Busch distributor, recently completed construction of a 225,000 square foot DC...

Totes on the move: from automated systems to global shipping, totes and containers are becoming increasingly integral to efficient materials handling.(equipment/systems)
April 1, 2005... RETURNABLE AND REUSABLE CONTAINERS and totes have long been key to effective parts management. But now, demand is building as more and more managers realize the potential to improve handling ergonomics as well as trim costs and improve...

Read both RFID tags and bar codes.(FOCUSON RFID)
April 1, 2005... Capable of reading both bar codes and class 0 and 1 RFID tags, the MX3-RFID reader minimizes training and support costs with the operation of Windows CE.NET. The reader's hardware is Gen 2 field upgradeable. The unit is EPC compliant and...

Ribbons alleviate static.(FOCUSON RFID)
April 1, 2005... Highly resistive thermal transfer ribbons can introduce up to 1,000 volts of static electricity into the RFID printing process--more than twice the amount necessary to render a tag unreadable. The GP725 anti-static, resin-enhanced wax ribbon...

Integrate RFID data with enterprise systems.(FOCUSON RFID)(RFID Reference Architecture )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The RFID Reference Architecture allows users to integrate RFID data with their back-end enterprise systems. According to the supplier, the architecture provides customers with improved process efficiencies with decreased deployment and pilot...

Tags complement bar codes.(FOCUSON RFID)
April 1, 2005... RFID tags are intended for use in environments where both visible bar codes and RFID technology are necessary. The 13.56 MHz tags can be embedded between sheets of paper, plastic or cardboard. The tags are ideal for retail, express parcel...

Dual-purpose reader.(FOCUSON RFID)
April 1, 2005... The Saber 1555 combines a laser scan engine to read bar codes with the capacity to read and program RFID tags. A 40-character display, audio feedback and single mode key provide users with easy operation. A lithium ion battery--with its own...

RFID reader for EPC tags.(FOCUSON RFID)
April 1, 2005... Able to accommodate EPC Class 0, 0+ and 1 standard tags, an EPC-compliant RFID reader can be seamlessly added to existing systems. In addition to its RFID capabilities, the reader is capable of bar code scanning and imaging. The reader is fully...

Integrated slap-and-ship.(FOCUSON RFID)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2005... RFID Plug-and-Comply integrates slap-and-ship equipment into users' existing space and workflow. The system includes either the 360RW RFID applicator, which will validate, write and affix RFID labels in a single process, or the 3600RW RFID...

Getting up and running.(FOCUSON RFID)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2005... The RFID Starter Kit features an RFID label printer, 500 Class I tags, an RFID tag reader, demonstration software and on-site setup and training assistance. The kit's cornerstone is the "Jump and Bump" RFID printer that "jumps" the "bumps"...

Meet DoD requirements.(FOCUSON RFID)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2005... RFID-ACT is a packaged solution for companies shipping to the U.S. Department of Defense. The solution takes only hours to install and allows suppliers to affix passive tags that meet the department's mandates. In addition, the solution meets...

Variable speed printer.(FOCUSON RFID)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2005... Offering print throughput of 65 Smart Therm labels per minute, the SmartOne RFID applicator incorporates a print engine for variable speed printing. The model can recognize and eject faulty tags. The printer line is built to withstand harsh...

High-speed tag applicator.(FOCUSON RFID)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2005... An RFID applicator places transponders under pre-printed labels, at a rate of 5,000 to 20,000 tags per hour. The system can accommodate pre-printed labels between 20 mm and 200 mm. On-board RFID readers ensure tag validity before and after...

Bring RFID, bar coding together.(FOCUSON RFID)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2005... The Monarch Smart Relay system helps companies integrate RFID compliance labeling into their bar code labeling process. The system's built-in intelligence automatically routes label data streams to the appropriate printer. Users can print RFID...

System provides comprehensive tagging.(FOCUSON RFID)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2005... Capable of encoding, verifying and applying pressure-sensitive RFID smart labels, the AlphaRFID encoder applicator rejects faulty tags prior to application. The system applies labels to the tops or sides of cartons, trays and bundles as they...

Versatile reader for RFID, bar codes.(FOCUSON RFID)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2005... The ACC-5200 reads both bar codes and EPC-compliant RFID tags including Class 0 and 1. The system also supports future protocols, including EPC UHF Class 1 Gen 2, via firmware upgrades that minimize upgrade costs and downtime. The RFID reader...

RFID card allows for future upgrades.(FOCUSON RFID)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2005... The MPR 6000 RFID card implements Class 0 and Class 1 standards, and is also designed for UHF Gen 2 functionality with a firmware upgrade. The reader will work with any standard Type II PCMCIA card socket and is ideal for printer, hand-held,...

Lift cleanly.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2005... Designed for loads ranging from 130 to 440 pounds, the WP Series of lifts is ideal for use in electronic assembly areas, cleanrooms and stock rooms. Lifting heights range from 54 to 69 inches. The lift is electronically powered while oversized...

Intelligent conveyor communicates.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2005... By replacing a central computer, each Gen2 conveyor control system contains its own on-board logic--allowing for communication among conveyor sections. The technology is available for pneumatic and non-pneumatic systems. Plug-and-run technology...

Air cushion reduces damage.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)
April 1, 2005... Reusable and customizable air cushion packaging is available in a variety of forms for a range of applications. The Sealer 2000 creates extra large air pouches ideal for protecting furniture and other large packages. The Kangaroo Pouch Machine...

Insects kept out of warehouse.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)
April 1, 2005... Allowing for airflow and sunlight, a motorized curtain door keeps unwanted bugs, birds and intruders out of the warehouse. The curtain opens at speeds of six to 12 inches per second and is operated by remote control or hard-wired toggle switch....

Light-directed picking system.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Caps-Next systems )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Ruggedized for warehouse use, a redesigned line of pick-to-light is easily configured with an existing system. Caps-Next systems operates on Linux OS, ensuring quick integration. Pick errors are diminished with a newly designed data and power...

High-performance straddle truck.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(PDM straddle truck )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Ideal for facilities with limited storage space, the PDM straddle truck is available in load capacities between 2,000 and 3,000 pounds. A compact, open frame 24-volt DC drive motor provides notable torque in a small envelope. Lift/lower, speed,...

Improve order fulfillment efficiency.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(SINTHESIS software )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The SINTHESIS software suite allows users to assess real-time needs of order fulfillment operations. The suite, which significantly improves productivity, throughput and accuracy, is composed of eight software groups and 26 customizable...

Roller belt positions packages.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)
April 1, 2005... The Series 400 angled roller is designed for any conveying application where accurate positioning of product is essential. It is ideal for scanner infeed, palletizers, bar code printers and labelers, reducing jams and resulting downtime. The...

Make pallet strapping a breeze.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Pallet Weasel )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Pallet Weasel offers a simple solution for feeding strapping through pallets. The Weasel fastens to any pole or broom handle to thread strapping through pallet slats. The tool has no moving parts and reduces workplace injury by eliminating...

Three-wheel stand-up truck.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Designed primarily to increase production in drive-in/drive-through rack applications, the ESC-FA three-wheel stand-up lift truck is available in load capacities of 3,000 and 4,000 pounds. It is intended for retail, grocery and general...

Ultra tough, light handheld PC.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Weighing less than 3.75 pounds, the G-Force 850 handheld PC can endure difficult warehousing environments. The system features Transmeta power saving processors for long battery life. The PC is equipped with an 800 X 600 SVGA resolution touch...

Software directs warehouse operations.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Diamondware warehouse execution system synchronizes order fulfillment, materials handling systems and shipping systems into one application. The software reduces operating costs by having only one interface to interact with the warehouse's...

Lift touts ergonomics.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2005... A battery-powered transporter allows for load handling in narrow aisles--eliminating body strain, manual lifting and lost productivity. Variable lift speeds, single hand pendant controls and long battery life come standard on the Ergotranz T2....

Powerful conveyor drive for food applications.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2005... Delivering 0.75 horsepower, conveyor belt drive 113E is designed for food applications. A reengineered motor and helical steel gears promote higher efficiency and resiliency. The unit is available in belt speeds from 12 to 347 feet per minute....

Collect data in real time.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2005... LANpoint Plus vehicle-mounted data collection terminals collect product data in real-time using a Windows CE.NET platform. The rugged terminal case is water and dust resistant with an adjustable brightness backlit LCD display. There are no...

Cradle truck allows for easy handling.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2005... Steel piping, tubing, bar stock, wood, carpet and other difficult to handle loads are moved and positioned easily with a cradle truck. Built of heavy-duty structural steel, the truck handles loads up to 10,000 pounds. Jarke Corporation...

Knockout door eliminates replacements.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2005... The MxV's three-inch thick, interlocking door panels are lightweight and damage resistant. Opening and closing the door will reset the unit. The door contains no roller, plungers or hardware to maintain or replace. Its counterbalanced design is...

Conveyor handles loads to 2,800 pounds.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)
April 1, 2005... With capacities of 2,800 pounds, a pallet conveyor offers rugged and speedy handling. Conveyor speeds of 470 feet per minute are available. The system offers low construction height and internal drive units. No hydraulics are required for...

Tubs offer low profile.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)
April 1, 2005... A low container height eliminates wasted space on over-the-road trailers and ensures secure stacking for Transport Tubs. Available in three sizes, the tubs can handle loads exceeding one ton. Options include a structural foam lid, custom colors...

Eliminate superfluous RFID data.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... By integrating a microcomputer, device server and an RFID reader, large amounts of unnecessary data are eliminated from an industrial controls network. The system filters excess tag reads, decreasing system overload and user confusion. The...

Lift height reaches 17 feet.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Wave Work Assist Vehicles now offer operator reach of 17 feet, as opposed to 14 feet offered in the past. The unit supports 200 pounds on the load tray and up to 250 pounds on the load deck. Aisles as narrow as 3 feet are easily navigated by...

Compact hoist offers flexibility.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)
April 1, 2005... The EC-V electric chain hoist features a variable frequency drive that allows improved load spotting capability. The hoist's lifting speed can be increased, decreased, or held from the standard three-step pushbutton station. The programmable...

Pick/put on-the-go.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)
April 1, 2005... A low-cost, mobile wireless light-directed pick/put system uses a PDA to direct pickers to a storage location. Once there, the system details what to pick and the quantity. All puts and picks are made to a mobile cart. The system is compatible...

RFID server interfaces with users' systems.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Designed to coordinate with users' back-end systems, the SR1000 Edge Server implements RFID technology with existing systems. The microcomputer has been ruggedized to weather harsh warehouse conditions, and is mountable to lift trucks, conveyor...

Inventory analysis increases throughput.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)
April 1, 2005... A proprietary stock keeping unit (SKU) analysis program, SKUBE, optimizes inventory placement, maximizes pick rates and improves overall cube utilization. The software determines which SKUs qualify for carton flow, pallet flow or static storage...

Manipulators improve safety.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)
April 1, 2005... Pneumatic, maintenance-free manipulators allow for fewer operators with less exposure to workplace injury. Lift reaches are up to 12 feet and capacities up to 1,000 pounds. Autoweight sensing controls allow operators to balance loads at...

Dollies resist the elements.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)
April 1, 2005... For use in a variety of applications, aluminum dollies are weather and damage resistant. The heavy-duty, formed-angle aluminum deck is bolted together with galvanized fasteners and supports loads up to 1,200 pounds. Lightweight dollies are...

Lift goes to ground level.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Designed primarily for pharmaceutical and food applications, the zero-low scissor lift table is ideal for ground level loading in clean environments. The lift lifts up to 10,000 pounds from ground level. The need for a ramp or pit to aid in...

Lift truck for tight spaces.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The C5000 compact lift truck can operate in aisles as narrow as 75 inches, with capacities exceeding 5,000 pounds. The truck can convert from forward drive to sideways mode with the flick of a switch to negotiate tight corners with long loads....

Dock lock prevents drifting.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)
April 1, 2005... The Pit Bull Safety Lock engages an over-the-road trailer's rear underride guard at the dock, eliminating premature departure and trailer creep that can cause worker injury. At 7 and 11 inches from the face of dock bumpers, the Pit Bull's dual...

Multiple pallet handler.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)
April 1, 2005... With weight capacities of 7,700 and 11,000 pounds, a lift truck attachment handles as many as three pallets simultaneously. Steel frames are standard for the frames. Separate sideshifts provide constant sideshift range regardless of fork...

Fill voids precisely.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)
April 1, 2005... Packer judgment is no longer necessary with the AccuFill void fill measurement system. It automatically determines the amount of packing material necessary for in-the-box packaging. Packers still fill boxes manually. The system is mounted over...

Conveyor alternative.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)
April 1, 2005... Hinged steel belt conveyors discharge loads with a rotating, pivoting or shuttle motion. The conveyor is designed for heavy service environments including forming, stamping operations and steel service centers. Systems are easily configured...

Printing variable labels is easy.(PRODUCTSHOWCASE: ProMat 2005)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Processing variable data at twice the speed of comparable printers, the Pronto! 472+ bar code printer offers quicker printing times, and prints successive labels with different information. The system is designed for jobs ranging from one to...

60 seconds with ... Kurt Swank on how to set stretch goals and meet them.(one-on-one interview)(Interview)
April 1, 2005... This facility picked and shipped 72 million eyeglass lenses to fill half a million orders last year. Our shipment accuracy was 99.997%. But just as important, we continued our streak of zero no-ships that started April 11, 2002. Keeping that...