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Exair: Threaded Line Vac air-operated conveyors

October 17, 2021 · Turn pipe into conveyor with threaded line vac Convert ordinary pipe into a conveying system for parts, scrap, trim and other bulk materials with aluminum 3/8 and 1/2 NPT Threaded Line Vac air-operated conveyors. The device attaches to plumbing pipe couplers, making it easy to build a complete…

Lift Truck Tech: Trends Converge Around Labor Efficiencies

August 10, 2020 · The shiny new technology may be autonomous lift trucks, but the driverless truck is far from the only trend—and may not be the best step for some operations. Other technologies, including fleet management and telematics, cameras and virtual reality training present a spectrum of technologies…

Interview with James Hendrickson - Honeywell Voice

March 17, 2020 · Mike Levans, discusses Warehouse and DC environment key trends with James Hendrickson.

9 Building Blocks of Operational Success

December 11, 2019 · Every distribution center defines success differently, with each having its own set of critical business outcomes by which it is measured.

On the Move Toward Digital Transformation

September 10, 2019 · In the past few years, we’ve witnessed a digital transformation taking place in a variety of industrial sectors, and distribution and fulfillment is no exception.

The Extent that e-Commerce Impacts Fulfillment Operations

March 19, 2019 · The relentless march of e-commerce continues to put tremendous strain on distribution and fulfillment operations.

RightHand Robotics Picking Up Where Amazon’s Kiva Systems Left Off

December 19, 2018 · RightHand Robotics, a Somerville, Mass-based company founded in 2014 by Leif Jentoft and Yaro Tenzer, closed a $23 million Series B round for its RightPick robotic piece-picking technology.

Honeywell and Fetch Robotics Deliver Autonomous Mobile Robots to DCs

December 19, 2018 · Expands smart robotics portfolio to help warehousing operations fulfill growing e-commerce orders more efficiently.

Connecting DC Assets to Meet Rising E-commerce Challenges

July 31, 2018 · The unrelenting pace of e-commerce growth is pushing traditional distribution centers (DCs) beyond the limits of their capabilities.

Five Keys to “Click and Collect” Order Fulfillment

January 23, 2018 · To meet consumer demand for more convenient delivery options, many retailers have adopted the buy online and pick-up-in-store (BOPIS, or "click-and-collect") order fulfillment model.

Make Order Fulfillment More Accurate and Flexible

April 25, 2017 · Highly automated solutions and workflow adjustments can bring maximum speed and accuracy to an operation.

Learn How to Make Smart Sortation Automation Decisions

January 16, 2017 · Making smart automation decisions in today's fast-paced distribution center (DC) environments requires careful evaluation of all variables.

Faztek: New Line of Clipless Steel Guarding

December 3, 2016 · A new line of clipless steel guarding replaces the previous offering and can be easily assembled to create a variety of custom protection barriers, including robotic guards, safety guards, welding cells and conveyor guards. Sized to exact specifications, modular and reconfigurable to accommodate…

Behind the Honeywell Acquisition of Intelligrated

October 11, 2016 · The combination brings together automation, data collection and edge sensors with a global presence.

Honeywell Beats Toyota Industries for Warehouse Automation Company Intelligrated

July 1, 2016 · Honeywell International agreed to buy warehouse automation systems and logistics company Intelligrated for $1.5 billion from a company backed by the Permira funds, beating Japan’s Toyota Industries who was competing against Honeywell for Intelligrated.