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) ...
Charging Forward: What’s Next in Advanced Energy
Mass adoption of advanced energy electric vehicles in the material handling industry is in the early stages, though, it’s been increasing in fits and starts since the turn of the century. With battery science and technology continuing to improve, the ...
Tamping Down Conveyor Noise Levels
For all the good they do, conveyors also come with noisy parts. Here’s how to reduce the decibels. For decades, one of the most efficient methods for moving materials from point A to point B has been conveyors—and that’s not ...
Putting the Horse Back in Front of the Cart: Navigating ...
Q&A with the Advanced Energy Council panel at MODEX March 2024 As the winds of change blow in the advanced energy industry, the standards and certifications around new energy technologies also continue to change. This MODEX 2024 panel discussion with ...
Building Sustainability Through Mobile Automation
Reduce emissions and resource consumption by adding AGVs or AMRs to your operation. Many issues are top of mind for manufacturing, warehouse and logistics managers – sustainability being one of the biggest. There’s pressure from all sides to make operations ...
Understanding Lithium-Ion Batteries
As Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries become more readily available and affordable, more companies will look to Lithium-Ion options to power their forklift fleets. There are many justifications for these swap-outs, and companies can benefit from understanding the why and how of ...