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MODEX—the biggest supply chain show of 2016

Caster-Concepts-Drive-Caster — Caster Concepts created what is said to be the first motorized industrial caster.

Cimcorp-Kroger — Cimcorpannounced the opening of its new Norcross, Ga., office, which will provide the sales and service team with a local home base in the Southeast market.

Clearpath-Robotics-OTTO-100 — Clearpath Robotics’ OTTO 100 self-driving operating system provides autonomous transport up to 220-pound loads at speeds up to 4.5 mph, while tracking along optimal paths and safely avoiding collisions.

Exide-Tubular-Battery — Exide Technologies launched its new *GNB*-branded *Tubular LMX* battery line, designed to fit a wider range of original equipment lift trucks than its predecessor, the Tubular LM product line.

Flexcon-container-solutions — Flexcon debuted new container solutions, designed to help protect and organize goods and optimize space utilization throughout the supply chain.

Flexspace-Poweracks — Storax America/Flexspace’s mobile racking system, Poweracks (as seen here), is an industrial mobile racking system comprised of a racking superstructure installed to a powered moving base.

Hatteland-AutoStore — Hatteland Display unveiled what is said to be the largest ever demonstration of its ultra-space-efficient, high-performance *AutoStore*automated warehousing system.

Hyster-new-truck-series — Hyster unveiled new H50XT truck, designed to outperform the competition in both fuel efficiency and productivity.

ifm-O3D-pallet-recognition — ifm’s new O3D smart sensor is a 3D-depth camera designed to benefit industrial robotics, material handling and packaging applications in image recognition.

Intelligrated-IntelliSort-tilt-tray-and-cross-belt-sortation — Ideal for high-capacity unit sorting applications, Intelligrated’s *IntelliSort* tilt-tray and cross-belt sortation solutions handle a variety of product and packaging types with maximum speed and accuracy.

Interroll-modular-conveyor-platform — Interroll’s new modular conveyor platform for material handling can be assembled to form a complete material handling solution that provides smooth flow of product.

JLT Mobile Computers’ 1214P logistics computer, for example, offers enhanced performance and improved responsiveness for logistics applications ranging from warehousing and food distribution to freezer storage and cross-docking.

Kardex-Remstar-carousel — Kardex Remstar’s newly redesigned horizontal carousel works on the goods-to-person principle, where goods are brought directly to the operator at the touch of a button.

KION-Linde-series — KION North America released a number of forklifts and lift trucks, including the Linde Series 1169 (as seen here), which is a 24-volt truck that features a Linde controller, sealed AC motor, sealed connectors, stability caster and residual capacity.

Millwood-Series-800-stretch-wrapper — Millwood’s new Liberty Technologies-branded Series 800 stretch wrap system is a conveyorized, fully automatic, high-speed rotary arm stretch wrap system equipped with dual film carriages that allow for optimal pre-stretch levels of up to 300%.

Muller-Yellow-Jacket — Muller’s Yellow Jacket orbital wrapper is ideal for companies looking to secure oversized, oddly shaped, palletized loads while the pallet remains on the forklift.

Numina-RDS — Numina’s latest web-based user interface for *RDS*, the web2 dashboard user interface, allows web-based applications to have the responsiveness of desktop applications, with the added capability of being able to operate on virtually any device.

PlugPower — Plug Power debuted a new class-3 pallet jack GenDrive 3340 fuel cell, which couples enhancements learned from over 100 millionhours offield runtimewith the company’sproprietary protonexchange membrane (PEM)fuel cellstack technology.

Portalink launched what is said to be game-changing technology that converts paper purchase orders, invoices, credit notes, statements and other documents into an electronic version that can be processed automatically and with unprecedented accuracy.

Raymond-iWAREHOUSE-reach-truck — **Raymond showcased its** iWAREHOUSE system on the *Raymond Reach-Fork* series (as seen here), which is said to be the first telematics solution to integrate multiple operational systems in a single, factory-installed display unit.

RM2-BLOCKPal — RM2 USA revealed its total pallet solution—the new *BLOCKPal* engineered composite pallet, designed for use in supply chains with high-volume traffic levels and/or demanding operating environments.

Schmaltz-Jumbo-vacuum-tube-lifter — Schmalz showcased a number of handling solutions, including the box gripper for the Jumbo vacuum tube lifter, as seen here, which allows for the ergonomic handling of standard small load carriers.

Seegrid-Subway-Platform — Seegrid’s Subway Platform displays are designed to reduce downtime in the supply chain by providing subway-style estimated-time-of-arrival projections and data collection capabilities at each station where Seegrid’s vision-guided vehicles retrieve or deliver materials.

Stay-Rite-stackable-racks — The *STAY-RITE* universal platform stacking device from Stay-Rite Solutions is made with recycled plastic material and is a reusable and economical material handling solution.

Swisslog-AutoStore — Swisslog North America demonstrated its goods-to-person technology, AutoStore(as seen here), as well as a fully automated picking station, a new high-performance shuttle system and Automated Item Pick (AIP), a fully automated picking station that teams humans with robots.

TECSYS-OneSprint — TECSYS’ *OneSprint*features advanced warehouse management system capabilities synchronized to help operators achieve fulfillment and on-boarding objectives.

Voxware and Buton eBusiness solutions form a value-added-reseller (VAR) agreement to supply Voxware’s cloud voice management software and Intellestra solutions to the EMEA market.

Westfalia-Testing-Facility-2016 — Westfalia completed a multi-million dollar test facility, which allows the company to test improvements and new software user interfaces.

Wildeck-JiffyStair — Wildeck demonstrated its new *JiffyStair* modular knock-down stair system, a fully-palletized stairway system, ideal for access in tight places such as pick modules and to elevated equipment platforms or mezzanine structures.

Lithium-ion-Battery — Yale Materials Handling Corp. featured what is said to be the first Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-recognized lithium-ion battery pack available in the forklift industry.

Zebra-ultra-rugged-scanners — Zebra Technologies announced its 3600 ultra-rugged seriesof scanners, purpose-built for durability, scan performance and manageability in demanding industrial environments such as warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturingshop floors and do-it-yourself retailstores.

Ametek-TruBID — Qimarox’s Prorunner mk10 allows companies to transport up to 60 pallets up to 2,000 kg. per hour 10 meters upwards.

Automation-Plus-Pallet-Return-Device — Automation Plus developed the Pallet Return Device, designed to operate in distribution center pick modules and make handling pallets safer and more efficient without using any outside energy source.

Bell-and-Howell-PackRobot — Bell and Howell developed PackRobot, a dramatic advance in intelligent systems for consumer delivery and pickup of parcels and packages.

BEUMER-Rota-Sorter — BEUMER Group’s new *Rota-Sorter* is designed to sort a variety of items—large or small, tall or flat, of different weight categories and in different packaging—on one single line.

Big-Joe — The new J2-72 Joey from Big Joe, LLC is a low level order picker that features a 2,000-pound total vehicle capacity, the ability to lift 1,500-pound pallets up to 72 inches, power steering, an ergonomic mini-mast and an industrial battery compartment.

Buckhorn-Bottom-Drain-Bulk-Box-Door-Down — Buckhorn expanded its Intrepid intermediate bulk container product line, making it now available with or without a drop door in top or bottom discharge configurations.

Qimorex-Mk10-pallet-lift-feature — Qimarox’s Prorunner mk10 allows companies to transport up to 60 pallets up to 2,000 kg. per hour 10 meters upwards.

Orbis-Pally combines the mobility of a dolly and functionality of a pallet — ORBIS launched the Pally, which combines the mobility of a dolly with the functionality of a static pallet to enable new and enhanced material handling capabilities.

Cognex-MX-1000 — Cognex’s MX-1000 vision-enabled mobile terminal features a flexible modular design that marries industrial-class barcode scanning with a wide range of Android or Apple mobile devices.Cognex’s MX-1000 vision-enabled mobile terminal features a flexible modular design that marries industrial-class barcode scanning with a wide range of Android or Apple mobile devices.

Egemin-Egv-compact-tugger — Egemin developed the second attachment for the *E’gv* compact tugger’s base—the counterbalance fork—designed to work in many common material handling areas and for replacing manual trucks to reduce product damage and increase throughput.

Rite-Hite-LED-Virtual-Vision — Rite-Hite introduced the LED *Virtual Vision* light communication system, designed to improve worker safety in and around high-speed doors.

PLATFORM STACKING DEVICE

The STAY-RITE universal platform stacking device from Stay-Rite Solutions, Cartersville, Ga., is made with recycled plastic material and is a reusable and economical material handling solution.

This stacking device is placed in each of the four corners of an open top container, helping to prevent a stacked container and pallet from collapsing into the container below. STAY-RITE corner boards support multiple stacked containers and several thousand pounds of static load.It also eliminates the pallet-to-box contact where damage and breakdown occur.

Stay-Rite Solutions, LLC
844-426-7483
www.stayritesolutions.com

TUBULAR BATTERY FOR MOTIVE POWER APPLICATIONS

Exide Technologies, Milton, Ga., launched its new GNB-branded Tubular LMX battery line, designed to fit a wider range of original equipment lift trucks than its predecessor, the Tubular LM product line.

Engineered for premium, heavy-duty performance, the Tubular LMX round-tube technology operates with lower internal resistances than square-tube designs. As a result, the low-maintenance, high-density batteries maintain higher voltages and operate with longer run times. Plus, it’s available in 90 amp hour (Ah), 100 Ah and 125 Ah ratings.

Additional features include an enhanced grid design for increased energy efficiency and conductivity, increased positive spine diameter for improved performance and longer life, improved separator technology for added vibration protection and increased life, improved electrolyte ratio for longer maintenance intervals and fast-charge capability for greater up-time.

Exide Technologies
888-563-6300
www.exide.com

ULTRA-RUGGED SCANNERS, FOOD SAFETY SOLUTIONS

Zebra Technologies, Vernon Hills, Ill., announced its 3600 ultra-rugged series of scanners, purpose-built for durability, scan performance and manageability in demanding industrial environments such as warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing shop floors and do-it-yourself retail stores.1D and 2D versions of the 3600 series are available with corded and cordless options for fast, accurate performance in picking, packing, shipping, receiving, work in progress, inventory tracking, track and trace, cross docking and point-of-sale applications.Built to perform in extreme conditions, the ultra-rugged scanner series offers what is said to be the industry’s highest drop, tumble and sealing specifications in its class,and is dubbed asthe industry’s first IP67-rated scanner capable of enduring complete water immersion for up to 30 minutes. Available with Zebra’s PowerPrecision+ smart battery technology, users can monitor battery age and ability to hold a charge, ensuring only healthy batteries are used.

Zebra also announced plans to collaborate with Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions, Chicago, to offer a complete reference design for the development of food safety solutions. This reference design extends the capabilities of Zebra's recently announced smart refrigeration solution to mobile supply chain scenarios, providing real-time intelligence and electronic records of integrity to meet food safety guidelines. The easy-to-deploy, cloud-based temperature monitoring solution uses wireless sensors, mesh networking, mobile computers and the Zatar Internet of Things (IoT) cloud service. The solution also utilizes the Bosch’s cross domain development kit (XDK), which includes multiple sensors for monitoring various product conditions. A user-friendly dashboard, real-time alerts and notifications for proactive actions provide companies with a simple, accurate way to monitor products. And, the solution works together with Zebra mobile computers and printers, allowing users to remain mobile and connected to information that will help improve productivity and workflows.

Zebra Technologies Corp.
866-230-9494
www.zebra.com

ADVANCED WMS CAPABILITIES

TECSYS Inc., Canada, announced OneSprint, featuring advanced warehouse management system capabilities synchronized to help operators achieve their fulfillment and swift on-boarding objectives.

OneSprint is a complete warehouse management system package that enables a distribution organization to fast track fulfillment execution initiatives to meet customer commitments without delays.

This all-in-one package allows distribution organizations to deploy the system across a variety of operations in size and complexities. Features are selected to match each individual customer’s specific business needs. Plus, it delivers world-class functionality on a leading cloud infrastructure, enabling a 99.9% uptime, swift-start on boarding, high availability, reliability and security.

Additional features are that it combines the power of a set of tools, templates and process documentation that can quickly and easily be adapted to customers’ distribution operations. Visual content optimizes execution abilities in all warehouse environments.

OneSprint also delivers what is said to be one of the industry’s fastest customer onboarding experiences to meet the distribution challenges of small operations that can scale up to larger ones.

TECSYS Inc.
800-922-8649
www.tecsys.com

TELEMATICS SOLUTION

Raymond Corp., Greene, N.Y., showcased its iWAREHOUSE system, which is said to be the first telematics solution to integrate multiple operational systems in a single, factory-installed display unit.

The first truck on display was from the Raymond Reach-Fork series, which offers operators the ability to toggle between lift truck operations information, a height-tilt indicator and the Raymond Vantage Point operator camera system displays.

The display effectively streamlines multiple display hardware on lift trucks into one unit, thereby increasing operator visibility and minimizing the number of instruments with which the operator needs to interact.

The updated iWAREHOUSE system is a factory-installed, user-friendly, 7-inch, full-color touch screen. Fleet and operations managers simply need to subscribe to the service.

Raymond Corp.
800-235-7200
www.raymondcorp.com

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