When a Battery Becomes a Razor: Using Lithium-ion Batteries in ...
Since energy consumption makes up a significant portion of a warehouse facility’s operational costs, material handling companies are always searching for ways to reduce energy usage—because using less energy means saving big money. One way to offset high energy costs ...
ICYMI: AEC’s ProMat 2025 Discussion Panel Overview
At ProMat 2025 the Advanced Energy Council discussed how electrification adoption continues to grow in the material handling industry. And while the council has seen significant strides in the last decade, there are still big steps – and a few ...
Look Before You Leap
Before any investment in SLAM automation, do your homework. There’s a saying: “Don’t add technology for technology’s sake.” Meaning, just because there’s a type of technology out there that might work for you, don’t jump unnecessarily; you could be wasting ...
The Path to Lights Out
Reaching full automation can be a long road; here’s how to tackle it. The warehousing industry has long talked about the day of “lights out” facilities. If and when that moment will finally arrive depends on who you ask, but ...
What is CMMS? Usage-Based Maintenance for Modern Warehouses
Installing a CMMS can help you maintain your equipment longer and in better shape. For as long as there has been warehousing, the goal has been avoiding downtime. Whether from a labor shortage, an equipment malfunction, or the integration of ...
All You Need to Know About Yard Management Systems (YMS)
There are many advantages to the systems that manage your yard. What Is a Yard Management System (YMS)? If you want to optimize your warehousing orchestration, you generally look to a warehouse management system (WMS). But warehousing management doesn’t necessarily ...
How to Implement Automation in Brownfield Facilities Without Disrupting Operations
Planning and testing will help keep operations running smoothly. Why Brownfield Automation Is So Complex You’re in a brownfield operation, and you’re about to embark on the implementation of new automation. While the payoff will be worthwhile, getting to that ...
Lessons Learned from Implementing Mobile Automation
While mobile automation technologies like Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) offer substantial benefits in efficiency, productivity, and safety, they also come with challenges that can impact success if overlooked. Recognizing and preparing for these potential obstacles ...
Second Acts: How Used Lithium-ion Batteries Can Continue Performing in ...
The end of a lithium-ion battery’s forklift usefulness isn’t the end of the show. In the circular economy, a battery’s lifecycle can have several acts. Act I – Introduction As discussed previously, the transition from lead-acid to lithium-ion battery (LIB) ...
Maximizing ROI and Mitigating Risks with Robotics
You must make the business case before making the investment. Robots are everywhere in the warehousing industry these days. A look around the showroom of a trade show will feature everything from traditional fixed arms to autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), ...