Materials & Handling

SICK announced the launch of the high-resolution LECTOR650 image-based code reader for high performance 1D and 2D code reading.

Columbus McKinnon Corp. introduces CM Smart ID radio frequency identification (RFID) technology on hoists and rigging products.

ENERCON has opened its first flow production line for rotor blades in Aurich, Germany. Transportation was implemented on the basis of RoundTrack technology from the intra-logistics specialist STROTHMANN Machines & Handling.

Bunting Magnetics Co. has introduced a new self-cleaning plate housing magnet.

Because the manufacturing floor space is a premium, Cecor designed the DB-244-6P industrial cart to make the best use of floor space.

A new vertical lift module from Kardex Remstar can accommodate goods weighing up to 2,205lbs (1,000 kg) per tray.

A manufacturer of commercial truck cabs had concerns about potential damage to aluminum stringers it needed to transport from its warehouse kitting operations to production lines. The aluminum stringers are 2' and 4' slender products and susceptible to damage if not handled properly.

ABB Robotics has introduced the IRB 6700 robot family, its seventh generation of large industrial robots.

The new 76 Series vibratory feeder from Eriez is the largest unit in the company's expansive line-up of compact vibratory feeders and reportedly offers all of the same features and benefits of existing models in a supersize design to meet larger application requirements.

Graco Inc. launched the G-Flex Feeder Flexible Parts Feeding Solution.

Columbus McKinnon Corp. has introduced the CM Bandit ratchet lever hoist, reportedly the company's lightest and most compact ¾- and 1.5-ton ratchet lever hoist.

STROTHMANN Machines & Handling has received a record order for RoundTracks.