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Improve efficiency and reduce costs with IoT’s Technology
The value of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in tracking inventory and logistics in the material handling industry is clear. Yet, that’s only the beginning of how this technology is impacting the industry. The implications of IoT have broadened to the facilities themselves, with new innovations and applications making work more efficient and more cost effective. Case in point: loading docks. “We’ve been manufacturing loading docks for decades,” says Brett Lindstrom, director of marketing and connected experience for Loading Dock Systems. “And it’s really been about loading docks in a raw industrial sense, and how they do the heavy lifting. But adding IoT technology – smart controllers, sensors – to dock equipment is now really allowing customers to analyze data and get some real insights on their dock operations.” He admits that dock operations have historically been overlooked from a technological perspective. “We’re going from dry-erase boards and Microsoft Excel sheets to real data that can improve efficiency and reduce costs,” he says. “Now, we’re looking at real time data that interacts, that can be loaded into the cloud, and really analyzed like it never has before through our iDock System.” For example, IoT provides the kind of real data that can help companies reduce or eliminate retention fees and charges. Sensors installed as part of his company’s equipment package monitor when the dock is in use, relay data on truck arrivals and departures as well as how long the truck is on site. 6
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“So if your company is charged a retention fee from the trucking company, you can go review that data and check the security cameras, and see if that’s actually a valid charge,” he said. “You have the data.” Loading Dock Systems recently rolled out MyQ® Dock Management, a new system that provides a variety of advanced metrics to analyze the data. Visitors to ProMat will be the first to see it in action. Lindstrom says that while large operations with huge docking facilities clearly benefit from the investment, smaller operations are using this IoT to improve response rate and employee time allocation. “It can be programmed to shoot out a text when a truck arrives, for example, and if you have employees who have other job duties beyond working the docks, that helps better allocate their time,” he says. A similar revolution is occurring with forklifts, traditionally any warehouse’s go-to vehicle for physical inventory movement. Yale Materials Handling Corporation’s Emerging Technology Commercialization Manager Kevin Paramore says that his company’s IoT innovations, known as Yale Vision, help virtually any piece of mobile equipment become a Smart device. “Yale Vision is our wireless asset management system in which we apply IoT technologies to material handling equipment,” he explains. “Yale Vision is a complete telemetry solution that uses onboard sensors to provide real-time monitoring of individual lift trucks and entire fleets of equipment. It records data from each unit and automatically uploads it to cloud servers.” The real-time data management is key to effectively utilizing IoT technology. Paramore says that the system’s automated, instant alerts equip operators and managers with the ability to resolve issues as they arise. This leads to improvements in safety, the ability to optimize maintenance services, and improve equipment utilization. Yale Vision’s IoT applications can also improve safety and regulatory compliance, both by encouraging operators to adhere to best practices and enabling management to understand issues and implement smart solutions. “The monitoring system tracks use by individual operators so management can tell which ones are triggering avoidable damage and could use additional
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Cover Story continued safety training,” he says. “Operations can also use the system as part of a proactive approach to maintenance and lift truck upkeep. “Yale Vision can digitize an end user’s OSHA checklist and prompt the supervisor or maintenance if action is required,” he explains. Service is an area that Yale is focusing its emerging innovation, and it’s already using the technology successfully. For example, fault codes trigger an automatic alert regarding possible service needs. “IoT is a big catalyst for Yale as we work towards predictive maintenance and other solutions that transform the service experience,” he says. “We are also plugging in many peripheral components to our Yale Vision solution, such as a power monitoring data set for most lift truck power source options such as lead acid batteries, lithium-ion and hydrogen fuel cells. This extension of the system provides insights to help operations better care for their power source and maximize performance and useful life.” But there’s still room for continued innovation, especially in the area that started it all for the industry. “There’s still a lot of inefficiencies in inventory management,” says Will Stavanja, director of customer success for FlytWare. “Despite the innovations that have occurred, it remains a very manual process, there’s still some pen and paper usage, some climbing on the scissor lift and taking a count.” Outside pressures have also continued to impact the industry, and that was no more evident during the past year, when COVID-19 forced consumers to stay home. “Consumer demand as we know it continues to grow, and now more than ever, we want our goods and services faster and cheaper,” he says. “This increase in demand along with expected shortages of labor has caused companies to look into automation and IoT solutions in an effort to enhance operational efficiencies and improve inventory accuracy.” FlytWare takes inventory management into a whole new dimension by relying on drones “Our technology was developed to solve the painstaking process of inventory management, allowing supply chain operations to focus on what they do best,” he says. “We leveraged our experience of operating drones autonomously in confined spaces with machine learning and visual recognition technology.” FlytWare uses off-the-shelf, pilotless drones to collect large amounts of data and images, allowing for increases in cycle counts rates, the ability to generate more accurate 8
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operational forecasts, and reductions in inventory storage needs to offset expected inventory inaccuracies. The drones can be dispatched to scan on command or scheduled to operate during warehouse downtimes and rely on charging stations rather than manual launching and battery maintenance. “Drones offer an extremely high consistency of data collection, virtually 99 percent accuracy,” he says. “Humans get tired, they make errors. Drones can also see more than the label, they can take photos of the inventory that you can’t see from the floor or on a lift and you can see if the inventory is damaged in any way. It really is transformational.” While IoT can provide immediate cost benefits and efficiency improvements to individual facilities, Paramore says that a big-picture approach really illustrates the positive effect IoT implementation is having in the industry. “This kind of IoT can also help multi-facility organizations identify and measure key performance indicators in an apples-to-apples fashion across their facilities, to help create healthy competition across their network to optimize productivity and manage costs,” says Paramore. “Efficient operations inside the four walls keep tightly planned supply chains moving on schedule, helping to support operations beyond the warehouse, including on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction.” With IoT data from the various areas of their operations – docks, warehouses, mobility, and inventory management, among others – operators can also accurately plan for the future. “Furthermore, if a business is experiencing growth and opening up new greenfield facilities, the lift truck data from their other existing facilities can help create a baseline to more precisely project the needs for each new facility,” says Paramore. Author Bio: Laurie Arendt is an award-winning business writer based in Wisconsin. Her writing regularly appears in national trade publications in a variety of industries. To contact Laurie email editorial@ MHNetwork.com.
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Propane Forklift Operators: Do You Know All These Cylinder Safety Tips? Review proper handling techniques to ensure workplace safety
Many material handling professionals are finding propane to be the most versatile, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly energy solution for their forklift fleet. In fact, 90 percent of Class 4 and 5 forklifts run on propane, according to data from the Propane Education & Research Council. Like any energy source, there are specific safety considerations for crews to keep in mind when operating any propane equipment, including the workhorse of the warehouse — forklifts. Propane cylinders are constructed with high industry standards for quality and contain additional safety features — like pressure relief valves — making them safe and easy to use. That being said, not following the proper safety practices can result in injuries and lost productivity. For crews operating propane-powered equipment, be sure to review these step-by-step safety considerations when handling cylinders: General propane cylinder handling best practices 1. Wear protective gloves. 2. Keep open heat, flames, and ignition sources away from cylinders and refueling equipment at all times. 3. Handle cylinders carefully, making sure not to drop, throw, or drag them. 4. Use proper lifting techniques when lifting cylinders. How to remove a propane cylinder from equipment 1. Shut the gas off by turning cylinder service valve until tight (clockwise). 10
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How to Implement an Automated Material Handling System
Material handling plays a critical role in any warehouse operation. Any inefficiencies in this process will cause delays further down the line, and it can also be a hotbed for injuries. As a result, the industry is shifting to automated material handling systems at an increasing rate. Warehouses today are embracing automation more than ever before. Experts predict that the warehouse robotics market will be worth $9.5 billion by 2027. Autonomous material handling accounts for a substantial part of that growth. No business should follow in the footsteps of others for the sake of staying abreast of trends. So why should you embrace automation in your material handling operations, and how can you do so successfully? Why Adopt Automated Warehouse Systems? Warehousing’s rapid automation isn’t a fruitless trend. Autonomous systems present several benefits to warehouse operations, most notably in the realm of efficiency. Automated storage and retrieval systems can lead to an 85% productivity increase in a notoriously inefficient process. Traveling can take up more than half of a worker’s time, which they could otherwise spend on value-adding tasks. Automating the picking and transport process, at least in part, will free these employees to work elsewhere. These systems are also typically more accurate, so they’ll further boost productivity by reducing lost-time incidents from picking errors. Automated picking systems also improve worker safety. Musculoskeletal disorders account for 33% of all worker 14
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injuries, and material handling is likely to lead to these conditions. Automating this process can spare employees from lifting heavy loads, preventing musculoskeletal injuries. You may be on board with the reasons you should embrace automated material handling, but how can you do so? Consider Your Needs The first step in implementing any automated system is to analyze your current operation and determine your needs. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to automation, so you need a comprehensive understanding of your strengths and weaknesses. Once you’ve analyzed these, you can move forward with establishing a system that works for you. First, assess the materials your warehouse workers handle. Anything that’s especially heavy, delicate or hazardous is prime for automation and will likely need a unique system to account for these particular handling requirements. You should also consider the available space within your warehouse. Your solution should be compatible with the rest of your warehouse, both digitally and physically. If a system is too small, it may not be able to move much, but if it’s too big, it could block your employees. If you have any other automated systems, you should also try to get a cross-compatible solution. Of course, your budget should be another crucial consideration. Surveys show that cost is the most significant barrier to automation adoption for most organizations. Remember, you may not see immediate improvements, so don’t spend too much on a system if you need a fast payoff. Choose the Best Fit for Your Facility Once you have a fuller understanding of your needs, you can pick out an automated material handling system. First, you’ll need to decide between a pre-built solution and a customized system. Custom-made automated warehouse systems will fit your unique needs better, but they also tend to be more expensive. You’ll need to work closely with designers and suppliers to create the optimal tailored solution. This process can be lengthy and involved, so prepare yourself if you
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To survive the pandemic, companies were forced to adapt very quickly to radically new circumstances. Even large organizations – where it’s typically difficult to shift directions quickly – managed to accomplish it. Leaders discovered that, when required, their organization could act much more quickly and nimbly than they normally do. So, the obvious questions are 1) What was different? And 2) How can you “hardwire” this flexibility into your organization so it continues to be stronger in the future? What was different? All humans have a set of cognitive biases, which are mental shortcuts that are used for problem solving and decision making. To be clear, cognitive biases are NOT individual or personal biases. They are a neuroscience phenomenon that all humans share. It’s also important to understand that they operate subconsciously; They affect your thinking in ways that you don’t realize. You have two different thinking systems, commonly known as System 1 and System 2, sometimes referred to as thinking fast (1) and thinking slow (2.). System 1 is the “intuitive”, quick, and easy thinking that we do most of the time. In fact, it accounts for about 98% of our thinking. It doesn’t require a lot of mental effort; we do it easily, quickly, and without having to think about that fact that we’re thinking. System 2 thinking is deeper thinking; the kind that’s required for complex problem solving and decision making. This deeper thinking requires more effort and energy; it literally uses more calories. Since it’s less energy 20
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efficient, our brain automatically and subconsciously defaults to the easier System 1 thinking whenever it can, to save effort. Cognitive biases result when our brain tries to stay in System 1 thinking, when perhaps it should be in System 2. The outcome is often sub-optimal solutions an/or poor decision making. But we don’t realize that we have sub-optimized because all of this has happened subconsciously. In typical circumstances, several of these cognitive biases conspire to make us perceive that continuing as we are – with only slower, incremental changes – seems like the best decision. It feels familiar, it feels lower risk, in sum – it feels smarter. Choosing to do nothing different is – very often – simply the default. It frequently doesn’t even feel like we made a decision; instead it feels like we were really smart for NOT making a potentially risky decision. But during the pandemic, changing nothing, or changing very slowly, were simply not options. This particular situation was so unique that our brains didn’t have the choice to stay in short-cut System 1 thinking. System 2 thinking was required. Since we consciously realized we MUST change – quickly, our brains started literally working harder – in System 2 – and the normal cognitive biases weren’t a factor. How to Continue to be More Nimble in the Future The key to maintaining flexible thinking and nimble behavior is to not allow our brains to fall into the trap of cognitive biases. Obviously, since these are intuitive and subconscious responses, this is not easy task. But there are proven ways that we can better manage our brains. Here are a few ways to start. 1. Knock out the Negativity Bias. Negativity Bias is the phenomenon that negative experiences have a greater impact on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors than positive experiences. So, you are much more highly motivated to avoid negative than we are to seek out positive. The way this manifest in your daily work is that we are much more prone to reject new ideas than to accept them, because rejecting ideas feels like we’re avoiding potential negative. Respond to “yes but…” with “what if…?” This requires a dedicated and conscious mental effort, by everyone on the team, to monitor their own and the team’s response
Business Management continued to new ideas. Every time “yes, but…” is uttered, the response needs to be “What if we could solve for that?” This reframing of the problem into a question will trigger our brains to look for solutions, instead of instantly rejecting the idea. 2. Short Circuit the Status Quo The Status Quo bias is a subconscious preference for the current state of affairs. We use “current” as a mental reference point, and any change from that is perceived as a loss. As a result, we frequently overestimate the risk of a change, and dramatically underestimate the risk of “business as usual.” When weighing a choice of possible actions, be sure to overly list “do nothing” as one of the choices, so you are forced to acknowledge it is a choice. Also include “risk” as one of the evaluation criteria and force the team to list all the possible risks. Then comes the difficult part – remind the team that their subconscious brain is making them perceive the risks of doing nothing to be lower than the reality, so they should multiply the possibility of each of those risks. 3. Curtail the Curse of Knowledge. In any subject where we have some expertise, we also have many subconscious assumptions about that subject. Under normal circumstance, this Curse of Knowledge (these latent assumptions) limits our thinking and suppresses our ability to come up with radically new ideas. Rely on advisors who don’t have the same Curse of Knowledge. In other words, seek out advice from people outside of your industry. When evaluating ideas or actions, these outsiders won’t have the same blinders that you have, so they will likely have a more clear-eyed view of the benefits and risks. The bad news is that cognitive biases are always going to be a factor in our problem-solving and decision making; they’re hard-wired into us. The good news is that, with some dedicated and continuous mental effort, we can mitigate them and become nimbler in the face of change. Susan RobertsonSusan Robertson empowers individuals, teams, and organizations to more nimbly adapt to change, by transforming thinking from “why we can’t” to “how might we?” She is a creative thinking expert with over 20 years of experience coaching Fortune 500 companies. As an instructor on applied creativity at Harvard, Susan brings a scientific foundation to enhancing human creativity. To learn more, please go to: www.SusanRobertson.co.manufacturing.
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A MiR500 robot lowers transport costs at Schneider Electric
The task faced by managers was to reduce the costs of internal transport. The plant in Bukowno employs over 300 people and has an area of 5300 m2. The process of transporting finished products from production lines to the warehouse was carried out using an old type AGV trolley with a relatively low capacity. The new solution was to improve logistics processes, optimize truck loading options, reduce the number of pallets used, and increase safety. After reviewing offers available on the market, Schneider Electric decided on an autonomous mobile robot from MiR. The decision to choose MiR was dictated by its flexibility, work safety, lifting capacity, and ease of use. The MiR500 is a mobile robot designed to automate the transport of pallets and heavy loads with a load capacity of up to 500 kg and reaching speeds of up to 7.2 km/h. The robot was provided by the Astor company from Cracow specializing in industrial automation and robotics systems, a partner of Mobile Industrial Robots in Poland. Schneider Electric has been using the autonomous mobile robot since January 2020. Two layers and ROI Schneider Electric Industries Bukowno estimates a fast return on investment period for the MiR500. The plant is able to reduce the costs of internal logistics and transport, as well as the number of pallets used – the ROI was calculated on this basis. “The introduction of a mobile robot, capable of transporting two layers of products on one pallet, allows to place more goods in the truck. This helps us reduce transport costs. We are also using fewer pallets, which also 22
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reduces costs,” says Agnieszka Należnik-Jurek, Technical Department Manager, Schneider Electric. MiR robots are also used at Schneider Electric plants in Bulgaria, Italy and France. Mission: Improved transport efficiency An operator or warehouse employee enters and approve the robot’s missions. Each mission entered in the Schneider Electric system indicates the transport of products from the production line to the warehouse. After receiving the mission, the robot takes an empty pallet from the warehouse and carries it to the production. Next, the MiR500 puts the empty pallet in an empty pallet rack, takes the pallet full of finished products and returns with it to the warehouse. If after reaching the warehouse there is no mission to complete at that time, the robot automatically drives and recharges. “The old AGV line follower didn’t allow for any changes of the line, every time reconfiguration of the entire operation was required. Thanks to the flexibility of the MiR robot we can reorganize layout fast and with no additional costs, because there is no need for external support,” says Marcin Hat, Production Process Automation Engineer, Schneider Electric. The MiR500 works around the clock in a three-shift system. The robot covers eight types of loops – the average length of each loop is 140 meters. During one shift, the robot covers an average of 5.5 – 6 km. If there is a need for any change in the robot’s mission, e.g. because of minor modifications in the layout, all these changes are made by employees. Optimizing the robot’s work The MiR500 is equipped with a MiR Pallet Lift module for lifting, making it easier to lift entire pallets off the MiR Pallet Rack. The installed I/O sensors connected to the Wi-Fi network transmit the position of the robot on an ongoing basis. This allows constant monitoring of the route of transported pallets. In the SE Andon control system used in Bukowno, information about all orders and missions of the robot is available – this allows Schneider Electric to optimize their work. The tool constantly monitors all device parameters, such as charging time, distance travelled and percentage of charge in different periods of time.
Feature Story continued Improving safety 360 degree lasers that constantly monitor the surroundings of the mobile robot, guarantee safety. Compared to the previously used AGV trolley, which could have overlooked the presence of man on its path, the MiR robot works safely in a dynamic environment – it detects people and machines, and stops or bypasses employees and obstacles. The 3D cameras and laser scanners are standard equipment of MiR robots. Sound and light signalling also increases security. Just before entering rooms with people, the MiR500 signals its presence with a sound. After waiting the programmed amount of time, the robot enters the room. The MiR500 is also equipped with a blue spot – a mandatory blue light for moving machines at Schneider Electric. “The introduction of the MiR robot was well received by our engineers. MiR500 currently transports pallets with goods up to 400 kg, working three shifts, 24 hours a day. The advantages are particularly noticeable by warehouse workers, who think that MiR robot is very simple and has a user-friendly web interface. They also
appreciate the amount of space that was recovered after removing carts used by AGV,” says Marcin Hat. About Schneider Electric Schneider Electric is a leader in digital transformation in energy management and automation. It offers digital solutions and combines the world’s best energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industry. It develops intelligent and integrated solutions and technologies for managing energy and processes in a safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable manner. There are 5 production plants in Poland in the following locations: Bukowno, Mikołów, Szczecinek, Świebodzice and Tychy. The Schneider Electric Industries Polska plant in Bukowno deals with the production of low voltage apparatus switches as well as disconnectors and accessories for these products.
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Industry News Lift Truck Telemetry Impact Camera by Yale Wins Product of the Year The Yale Vision impact camera, a lift truck telemetry accessory that captures clear video footage of the events before and after an impact, has been voted a Product of the Year by the readers of Material Handling Product News and MaterialHandling247.com. The impact camera provides warehouse managers with greater visibility to help improve safety, increase efficiency and reduce costs. “For warehouses to keep up with growing demand and protect slim margins, they need workers performing at their best, day in and day out,” says Brad Long, Brand Manager, Yale Materials Handling Corporation. “The impact camera can help increase operator accountability and adherence to best practices, while also helping identify operators in need of additional training and locations prone to impacts.”
KSP Plans to Expand Operations & Automation KSP Fulfillment (KSP), a rapidly growing third-party logistics (3PL) company offering order fulfillment and value-added services to B2B and B2C customers, is investing in state-of-the-art technologies with a Cloudbased warehouse management system (WMS) from Softeon. KSP, founded in 2012 and headquartered near Minneapolis, Minn., has realized rapid growth across its broad mix of 3PL services, with revenues jumping 296% in 2020. This growth has driven the need for additional space, with KSP set to complete construction on a new 182,000 square foot facility in November 2021. “KSP’s growth was putting pressure on its existing fulfillment systems,” said Dennis Nicholson, Vice President of Business Development at Softeon. “The company determined it needed a new WMS with the ability to scale, more advanced features, and a better platform for continuous improvement. KSP selected Softeon as its WMS provider to help power execution of their aggressive strategy, making their decision to move to Softeon in less than two months,” added Nicholson.
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SATO Launches Smart Connectivity ID Solution for Hospitals and the Healthcare Supply Chain SATO, a global pioneer in the development of auto-ID and labeling solutions, launched the CT4-LX-HC compact desktop printer to address healthcare identification needs throughout the supply chain and at the point of care. Healthcare professionals are placed under incredibly stressful conditions in normal times, but the COVID-19 pandemic has stretched these essential workers to their limits. With the introduction of the CT4-LX-HC, SATO steps in to provide a helping hand for those that have no time to deal with troublesome and complicated printer settings. SATO’s smart connectivity solution incorporates feedback from operators on the industry’s front lines to reduce the headaches related to firmware updates, making settings and managing label designs for more streamlined printing of labels to avoid medical incidents. With genuine SATO consumables such as anti-microbial patient ID wristbands and specimen labels and drug administration orders, inpatient orders, and inpatient labels, healthcare providers can ensure full operational accuracy. The CT4-LX-HC is also enabled with SATO’s powerful AEP on-board intelligence that transforms the printer to a hub for pairing with peripheral devices such as thermometers, weight scales, and more for customized integrations. With COVID-19, there is an increasing need to strengthen safety measures and ensure proper hygiene practices in daily operations to protect everyone’s wellbeing, whether they be staff, customers, or patients. The CT4-LX-HC features an anti-microbial casing that is disinfectant wipe down ready to ensure hygiene when multiple users need to use its 4.3-inch touch screen display in the same workplace.
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Industry News COVID Supply Chain Challenges Prompt Technology Investment – Global TMS Revenues to Nearly Double to US$31Billion by 2025 Proven ROI is the primary argument for Transportation Management System (TMS) adoption. Synergistic technologies like predictive analytics, automation, realtime tracking, machine learning, AI, and blockchain will continue to evolve for greater flexibility, improved customer support, and enhanced forecasting capabilities. TMS solutions enable greater visibility, efficiency, reliability, and flexibility of freight movement across modes, cargo types, and geographies. According to ABI Research, a global tech market advisory firm, worldwide TMS revenues are expected to nearly double from US$16 billion in 2020 to reach over US$31 billion in 2025. Leading providers include Blue Yonder, SAP, and Oracle. Partnerships with TMS suppliers are growing, like Werner Enterprises with Mastery Logistics Systems and Dana Inc. with Transplace. “There is growing usage of open APIs and Software Development Kits (SDKs) to create customized solutions for different sized companies, verticals, and geographies as well as partners and co-opetition,” explains Susan Beardslee, Principal Analyst, Freight Transportation & Logistics. “Adoption triggers include capacity constraints, which are growing ever tighter (including driver shortages back to 2018 levels) and pushing up costs toward the double-digits. Beyond that, consumers and businesses continue to push for more granularity in answering, “where’s my stuff?” with an ETE, real-time response.”
Hyster Wins Two Awards for Industrial Truck Designs Recognized for design innovation and manufacturing excellence, The Chicago Athenaeum has announced two Hyster trucks, the H360XD and J60XNL, as winners of the prestigious 2020 GOOD DESIGN Award. “Whether it’s reimagining cab design to better address the needs of the operator or designing equipment from the ground up around fully integrated lithium-ion power, Hyster always puts its legendary experience to work to create forward-thinking solutions,” says Jennifer Meyers, 26
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A Century of Safe Stepping – Wooster Products Celebrates 100th Anniversary Wooster Products, the industry leader in antislip safety stair treads and walkway products, celebrates their 100th anniversary with a year-long celebration of activities and promotions. Long respected for their quality and innovation, their anti-slip products for new construction, renovation and OEM applications are found in commercial and industrial settings worldwide. From an early installation at the University of Notre Dame in 1922, to the Statue of Liberty, to major league sports venues, to the One World Trade Center building, and the many transit systems that carry passengers to destinations like these and others. A century after their founding, Wooster Products continues to “Make Every Step a Safe One” as their slogan suggests. Ferrogrit® cast iron stair treads, Alumogrit® cast aluminum stair treads, and Spectra®, Supergrit®, Stairmaster® and Flexmaster® extruded aluminum stair treads can be found in stairwells within buildings and structures across all industries. In addition, Flex-Tred® pressure sensitive adhesive anti-slip tapes and Walk-ASured® and Safe-Stride® coatings enhance the safety of non-stairway applications for commercial and industrial applications. The company continues to pioneer the safety industry with inventions like their NITEGLOW® photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) product which allows safe egress in darkened environments.
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Industry News Pallet Alliance Awarded Patent for the Industry’s First Embedded Tracking Technology for IoT-Enabled Wooden Pallets Pallet Alliance, a leading innovator in comprehensive pallet management programs for multi-site manufacturing and distribution companies, has been awarded a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its revolutionary IntelliPallet™ platform, the industry’s first enterprise-scale pallet management service to integrate IoT-enabled location and environmental sensors into wooden pallets for greater supply chain and logistics visibility. The patent award (No. 506368778) marks a major breakthrough for the IntelliPallet™ IoT platform, which provides a wide range of flexible and economical wireless options, including the ability to
integrate end-to-end IoT connectivity without requiring customers to convert their existing wooden pallet systems to more costly composite pallets. “Our IntelliPallet™ platform has the potential to revolutionize how supply chain professionals operate within the logistics industry, considering that wooden pallets comprise more than 90% of today’s global palletized shipping market, and are significantly less expensive and more sustainable than engineered alternatives such as plastic or composite pallets,” said Mike Jones, a principal at Pallet Alliance. “With this patent, we look forward to expanding the prospective market opportunities for the IntelliPallet™ while strengthening Pallet Alliance’s presence within this emerging area of the logistics industry.”
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People News Shoppa’s Material Handling Adds Two Directors to Growing Leadership Team “We are pleased to be adding two professionals to our growing leadership team at Shoppa’s who bring proven leadership and extensive industry experience,” said Jimmy Shoppa, President of Shoppa’s Material Handling. “As our company continues to grow as a complete material handling provider, our leadership remains committed to offering integrated solutions while delivering an exceptional customer experience.” Ratekin will lead the Rental team, collaborate with the Used team, and manage the lease maturities portfolio. Ratekin has more than a decade of material handling industry experience, most recently as the Director of Fleet & Asset Management at Lift One. Prior to that, 28
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Ratekin was President & CFO of Toyota Material Handling Northeast, Inc. and also was with Toyota Material Handling USA, starting as Financial Planning & Analysis Manager and then moving to Manager of Dealer Operations. Ratekin has a B.S. in Finance and an MBA, both from Indiana University’s Kelly School of Business. “Jacob’s significant material handling experience at both the dealership and manufacturer levels will help lift our rental and preowned business to new heights,” added Shoppa. In his new role, Pond will oversee all innovative dock and door solutions at each of Shoppa’s nine locations. Pond brings with him an extensive background in material handling with more than 20 years of expertise in dock products, safety equipment, commercial doors, and environmental control warehouse solutions. Most of his career was spent at Southern Dock Products. Pond has a BBA in Marketing from the Lunar School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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Osborn Hires New CEO to Lead Next Stage of Company Growth
“Seegrid is the leading innovator of automated material handling vehicles. Our proprietary technology remains unmatched and is foundational to our ability to deliver trusted, proven industrial automation solutions,” said Jim Rock, Seegrid’s Chief Executive Officer. “We’re delighted to appoint Todd as our first CTO to build on this success. His wealth of experience in leading technology teams will be instrumental to taking our technology to the next level of success.” Graves will lead the company’s engineering and technology development functions, including R&D, new product development, software development and perception technology. He brings over 20 years of experience building and driving top-line growth, having served in technology leadership roles in the US Air Force and at General Electric, Textron, Allegion, and recently at SharkNinja where he was Senior Vice President of Robotics.
Osborn, the world’s largest and most complete solution provider of high-quality surface treatment and finishing products, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Brian Cassady as its new Chief Executive Officer. Cassady joins Osborn after serving as President and CEO of Municipal Parking Services, Inc., a software-based parking management and violation detection systems technology company. At the helm of Osborn, Cassady will leverage his extensive manufacturing and international experience to drive the company’s plans for continued growth. “I am thrilled to join Osborn and take charge of leading the company to an even stronger position in the abrasives and polishing products industry,” said Cassady. “I look forward to being able to bring my operational experience to a team that is passionate about developing innovative products for our customers, building on an already illustrious 130+ year history as a global leader in surface finishing and polishing solutions.”
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Applied Manufacturing Technologies Hires Steven R. Johnstone
Since the beginning of this year, Alexander Tigges has been head of sales at the Center of Competence (CoC) for Conveying & Loading Systems (CL Systems). The 51-year-old mechanical engineer can draw on many years of experience in international plant design. Before joining BEUMER Group, he was, among other things, product manager and sales manager for large-scale plants at an internationally active manufacturer of cement plants. BEUMER Group, together with its Center of Competence CL Systems, globally develops and implements complex system solutions for various industries, such as the mining and raw materials industries, and port handling. This business field makes the system provider a powerful global partner in the field of plant engineering. The inquiries come from Europe, but more from Australia, the Far East, Africa, South America or the USA. “I am looking forward to contribute with my many years of experience to the further development of the systems business within BEUMER Group,” says Alexander Tigges.
“Steve is an industry professional with a proven track record of leadership in automation and brings added strength to our controls and automation team as we continue to grow,” said Chief Operating Officer Craig Salvalaggio. “With AMT’s growth in systems integration and controls solutions, Steve will work to provide additional group and project leadership as we grow our presence within new industries. In addition to his business leadership, he will support the sales team with estimating and the execution team with project management. Steve is an industry pro and will work to represent AMT’s technical ability and ethics to serve our industry.” Johnstone brings nearly three decades of experience in a wide variety of roles in the industrial automation and control systems industry to his new role at AMT. For 25 years prior to that, Johnstone owned and operated JS Controls, Inc., which specialized in automation and systems integration for the Southeast Michigan region. www.MHNetwork.com
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Product Showcase IFS launches IFS Cloud
Quick turnaround on large custom seals
With IFS Cloud, IFS offers a unique and single technology platform with one common user experience, one data model and one consistent support offering. IFS Cloud brings simplicity, choice and innovation to organizations that need to evolve to new business models, control costs, expand faster and serve their customers better. By implementing IFS Cloud, companies can easily scale and simply switch on new functionality when the time is right for their business. Likewise, customers can choose how and where they deploy IFS Cloud, which has been engineered for the cloud but can be deployed on-premises with a choice of residency. www.ifs.com
The smallest machine part can sometimes be the most valuable part of a machine. Case in point, average quality seals are usually the cause of a machine/equipment breakdown. Breakdowns can be a headache for businesses – Every minute a machine is under repair, it is adding up to the company’s expenses. Therefore, at Oz Seals our emphasis has always been placed on sealing solutions with a very quick turnaround. www.ozseals.com
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Mallard Manufacturing’s New Wireless Control Pallet Separator
Whether you’re an aerospace, automotive or general manufacturer, Nutting® carts and trailers can get your products where they need to go. This quad-steer trailer was engineered to assist an aerospace / defense manufacturer. This 60” x 144” trailer, is being specifically used to move two (2) large hoppers from a manufacturing area to a reclamation area. With a load capacity of 16,000 lbs, this trailer can be used for a variety of products! www.accomhs.com
Mallard Manufacturing introduces their new wireless control pneumatic pallet separator and Ergo Cell lift table. The pneumatic separator holds back rear pallets in a pallet flow lane so that order pickers can safely pick cases from the front pallet. The lift table creates an ideal pick height limiting range of motion stresses for workers. With the new wireless control box, a forklift operator or order picker can engage the separator from inside the forklift cab or another location within the warehouse. www.mallardmfg.com
Scissor dock lifts can accommodate a variety of truck bed heights PDL Series Loading Dock Scissor lifts from Presto ECOA allow users to quickly and safely transfer loads from a variety of truck bed heights to loading docks up to 59”. Because the lift platform is always level, transferring between truck beds and docks is easier and safer than ramps or other incline devices. Standard units are available in 5,000 lbs. and 6,000 lbs. capacities with roll-over capacity of 10,000 lbs. Base and leg sets feature a corrosion-resistant, galvanized finish. Diamond tread steel platform sizes range from 6 x 8 feet to 8 x 12 feet and are designed for use with manual or powered pallet jacks. Standard features include a weatherproof pushbutton NEMA-4X control with 20 feet of coiled cord; beveled toe-guards painted yellow for safety; removable steel handrails with mid-rails and 4-inch-high kickplates; a hinged, diamond-tread throw-over plate at one end of the platform and a snap chain at the other end. PDL Scissor Dock Lifts meet or exceed ANSI Standard MH29.1, Safety Requirements for Industrial Scissors Lifts. www.prestolifts.com 30
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Product Showcase Robot Product Line Self-Charges and Autonomously Stages Pallet Lanes for Uninterrupted Flow of Goods
IDEC HR6S Safety Relay Module Includes Built-In IoT Connectivity and Diagnostics
JLT Mobile Computers opens customer pilot program for new Android 10 based rugged vehicle mount computer
Creform AGV with single conveyor deck to support production
“Now more than ever, our customers need flexible and reliable end-to-end automation solutions to safely move materials in their dynamic environments,” said Jeff Christensen, Seegrid’s Vice President of Product. “Seegrid Palion AMRs are designed specifically to help customers improve safety, increase throughput, and address labor shortages. We will continue to provide innovative solutions for customers to automate even more processes and applications for continued improvement and safety.” www.seegrid.com
“Over a billion people are using Android every day and the growing demand for Android solutions in industry and on the job comes as no surprise,” says Per Holmberg, CEO of JLT Mobile Computers. “As one of the pioneers in bringing Android to modern vehicle mount computers, JLT is perfectly positioned in enabling customers to have a common Android operating system and software base that includes both handheld computers and vehicle mount terminals. ” www.jltmobile.com
Safety relays are crucial for monitoring safety-related inputs, and for protecting both machines and operators by enabling equipment via outputs only when normal and safe conditions are confirmed. But traditional hardwired safety relays have limited functionality, leading many to search for upgraded solutions. The adaptable HR6S safety relay module is designed to meet ISO 13849 requirements, with one model for low-risk Safety Category 1 applications, and six models suitable high-risk Safety Category 3 and 4 processes requiring redundancy. www.idec.com/safety
The AGV, part of a plant-wide use of Creform AGVs, and with overall dimensions of 67" L x 38" W x 70" T, features a conveyor transfer height of 20 in. The Conveyor area is 31" wide and 33" across with 600 lb. capacity. The unit essentially acts as a transfer vehicle between conveyors at multiple manufacturing points and features one powered conveyor deck for automatic load transfers. Mechanical load safety-stops rotate down when pulling into the conveyor stations to allow transfers. Gravity causes them to rotate back up when leaving the transfer point to ensure that the load is secure. www.creform.com
Eye Protection Workers Won’t Want to Take Off For comfort, Spectrum features bowed, super-flex rubber temples that ratchet for custom fit. They touch the wearer only behind the ears, eliminating all pressure points. These ratcheting flexible temples offer a true face-hugging design that inspires compliance. Capping it off, the second-generation PivotEase™ nosepiece slides up and down and pivots on a hinge for added secure fit. Spectrum brings all this to bear while also retaining its anti-scratch, anti-static, and UV protection properties. This collection also pops with color, inspiring the Spectrum name itself. Each lens color in the family sports a unique, corresponding temple color. Clear lens allows maximum light transmission without changing or distorting vision or colors. Smoke lens provides allover tint for normal outdoor conditions. Amber lens sharpens contrast and provides greater clarity in low-light conditions. Amber filters out blue light from computer screens and other electronic devices. www.brassknuckleprotection.com www.MHNetwork.com
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