A LR 35 Vertical Buffer Module (VBM) is an enclosed tote-based delivery system. It consists of a multi-segment shelving system with an aisle in the middle, where a moveable mast with a telescopic gripper operates. The unit controller sets the gripper in motion picking up a discrete bin/tote and transporting it to a picking station. Why consider a LR VBM in your facility? 1. [...]
Find the Best Conveyor System for Your Distribution Center Automation As e-commerce sales continue to grow with consumers staying at home, manufacturing deadlines have become tighter and more demanding, putting extra pressure on production and the overall efficiency of distribution centers. Keep up with customer demands by finding the right distribution center conveyor system for your facility and ease overall stress with less effort and [...]
Labor, real estate, and safety are among the largest cost drivers that impact the operational budget of a production facility. Recently, companies have been turning to automation as a way to combat these costs. Here are some ways industrial automation systems can help cut warehouse costs. LABOR Problems: Unreliable, Unsafe & Cost Inefficient Production processes and manufacturing require significant human labor resources. On average, up [...]
During this COVID-19 outbreak, the importance of the biomedical field has been put on full display. But with increased demand comes the need to produce at higher-than-normal rates. Here are four ways that material handling can help biomedical manufacturers keep up with increased demand. Intelligent Lifting Equipment Intelligent lifting equipment, like vacuum lifters and ergonomic end-of-arm tooling, can reduce the force needed to complete lifting [...]
Covid-19 has changed the workplace for everyone. While safeguarding employee health has always been important, now more than ever companies are more closely examining employee safety. As a result, we live in a more socially distant world, and that holds true in the office. Here are some ways companies in the manufacturing, industrial and distribution industries continue to keep employees safe. Immediate, short-term solutions: Employee [...]
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