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ProMat | Automate 2017
At McCormick Place in Chicago from April 3-6, these two co-located events will showcase the full spectrum of innovative material handling and automation technologies. Only held once every two years, you don’t want to miss the opportunities on display to help you stay ahead of your competition. This special snapshot of the show provides technical reviews of some of the equipment and technology that will be exhibited to help you navigate the show floor and manage your time while you’re there.
Gold Standard “Drive-Through” Dock Application
The RHV-4100 Vertical-Storing Hydraulic Dock Leveler, the Eclipse NH vertical leveler and the Dok-Lok SHR 5000 locking system from Rite-Hite optimize dock safety, cargo security and cold chain integrity.
Orbital Wrapping System Eliminates Crates or Containers
Semi-automatic TAB Wrapper Tornado orbital wrapping machines from TAB Industries create a smooth, clear surface for applying both shipping labels and/or consumer labels to oddly-sized loads.
Innovative Rotary Arm Stretch Wrap System
The Liberty Technologies Series 800 high speed rotary arm stretch wrap system from Millwood uses dual film carriages to wrap more than 100 loads per hour at optimal pre-stretch levels of up to 300 percent.
Heavy Duty Lifting Magnets for Extraordinary Strength
Heavy Duty Neodymium Lifting Magnets from Master Magnetics are ideal for lifting both flat and round ferrous metal items, steel plates, forgings, die castings, and similar items in machine shops, warehouses and other manufacturing plants.
High Density Sliding Shoe Sorter
The IntelliSort HDS sliding shoe sorter from Intelligrated uses patented soft touch divert technology for gentle product control and reduced item impact speed without compromising throughput or divert accuracy.
Advanced Robotic Applications
The unique capabilities of the innovative AURA collaborative robot, the Rebel-S SCARA robot and the Racer5 robot from Comau demonstrate the ever-changing future of automation in a variety of applications.
Robotic Material Handling, Machine Tending in Harsh Environments
The smallest foundry robot in its class, the flexible IRB 1200 Foundry Plus 2 from ABB Robotics reduces cycle times for precision die casting processes used on smart phone cases and other electrical components.
Transport Steel Coils and Other Loads Quickly, Securely and Safely
The Model LS Load-Stabilized Hoist from Engineered Material Handling is ideal for precise positioning of steel coils, mesh handling, and other shop applications.
Overcoming Obstacles with 3D Vision Technologies
Quickly grabbing and orienting a random part from a bin has never been an easy task for a robot. So it often falls to humans to find and process parts – until now.
MHEDA Awards Wildeck
The manufacturer earns the Most Valuable Supplier award for their work with dealers, employees and the community.
Reduce the Risk
The Smart Factory reduces insurance costs and increases productivity and profitability by investing in new systems with advanced technology to protect both workers and equipment. Here are some of the latest advances in protective equipment, safety automation and services, and more that can help make your shop become a safer workplace.
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