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Double Girder Hoists for Precise, Stable Handling of Heavy Loads
To handle heavy loads safely and precisely in a wide variety of applications with space limitations, Yale YK and Shaw-Box SK stand-alone double girder wire rope hoists from Columbus McKinnon can lift up to 30 tons using a low-headroom trolley and UL508A-approved controls for highly stable hoist, trolley, and bridge motions.
Forge Ahead in Robot Control
Eliminate the drag on productivity caused by complicated programming of industrial robots. The Forge suite of products from Ready Robotics utilizes one user interface across multiple robotic brands, making programming so easy it feels intuitive, with no previous robotic experience required.
BBT Names New President
Dr. Jeffrey Ahrstrom takes the helm at Berndorf Belt Technology USA.
Material Handling Showcase
Take a closer look at some of the latest advances in material handling systems that might help you increase productivity, reduce worker risk and lower overall operating expenses.
This Gripper IS Rocket Science
Built with NASA-created technology, the unique Gecko Gripper from OnRobot is a cost-efficient alternative to vacuum systems, replacing compressed air with tactile technology that adhere to surfaces the same way that geckos climb.
Hoffmann Group Celebrates Centennial
Their growing $1.1 billion business now has over 3,000 employees.
Vending and Inventory Control of Shop Consumables
An industrial vending and software system can provide effective inventory control for low- and high-cost disposable and reusable items. Here’s one that not only reduces inventory carrying costs, it also reduces downtime to ensuring the shop always has what is needed to finish the job.
ESOP Owns CNC Indexing
The intent is to increase employee productivity and ownership, eliminate income tax obligations, reinvest cash into the business and retain-recruit talent.
Motion Industries Acquires Axis New England
This deal expands their presence in advanced machine automation, motion control, robotics, and machine vision.
Easy Robotic Automation for a Stronger Workforce and Better ROI
Smart manufacturing tools are helping shops of all sizes deal with labor shortages and production inefficiencies. When implemented and managed correctly, these tools can aid human workers, create a more productive workforce and increase overall competitiveness.
IMI Acquires Clamp Manufacturing Co.
This deal expands their workholding and general manufacturing product lines.
How Robotics Can Offset Trade Cost Hikes
To offset the rising cost of metals and avoid hurting their bottom lines, many shops are turning to robotics for repetitive-based processes to help optimize their workforce productivity through precision and consistency.
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