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3 Factors Affecting Growth of Automated Material Handling

GlobalTranz

Automated material handling systems reduce—and sometimes eliminate—the need for human intervention in industrial tasks. Research , in fact, shows the North American market for automated material handling is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% Plain and simple. over the next four years to reach $7.1 billion in 2014. .

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Material Handling and Fleet Management: Uncovering Opportunities for Cost Savings and Other Business Benefits

Talking Logistics

One area that many companies overlook for potential benefits is material handling and fleet management. That’s one of the key questions I addressed with Jeff Burns, President of Kenco Material Handling Solutions , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. Material Handling Challenges. Measuring Success.

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Logistics Experience in XXL Format

Logistics Business Magazine

On June 20, Linde Material Handling literally laid out the red carpet for its customers and other interested parties for nine event days. Several thousand guests are expected at the World of Material Handling (WoMH), mainly from Europe. The WoMH is an event that is second to none in the material handling industry.

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World’s First Autonomous Sideloader

Logistics Business Magazine

Irish materials handling manufacturer Combilift has launched its first autonomous vehicle at the annual Fabtech trade show. Irish materials handling manufacturer Combilift has launched its first autonomous vehicle at the annual Fabtech trade show.

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New mid-sized Autonomous Mobile Robot

Logistics Business Magazine

With the launch of OTTO 600, OTTO Motors now offers the most comprehensive autonomous material handling fleet on the market. mph (2 m/s) maximum speed o 1050/700/320 mm footprint o IP54 rating OTTO 600 is available through the existing global network of OTTO Motors system integrators and material handling solution providers. . •

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Combilift’s CB70E wins Italian Terminal and Logistics Award

Logistics Business Magazine

Martin McVicar – CEO and Co-Founder of Combilift accepted the award alongside their EA Group partners and said: “We are honoured to receive the Italian Terminal and Logistics Award for the CB70E. This recognition validates our unwavering commitment to innovation, safety, and training in the material handling industry.

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Low-lift Pallet Truck Helper

Logistics Business Magazine

Intermediate charging, for example during breaks, can extend the vehicle’s operating time and avoid downtimes without limiting its service life. Since the forklift was invented by Eugene Clark in Buchanan, Michigan (USA) in 1917, CLARK has been one of the worldwide market leaders in the materials handling vehicles business.