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How Load Placement Affects Handling and Fuel Efficiency While Towing

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When you’re towing a trailer, the way you distribute the load can make a significant difference in your vehicle’s handling and fuel efficiency.

At Andersen Hitches, we believe that understanding these factors can help you make smarter decisions on the road, ensuring a safer and more efficient towing experience.

In this blog, we’ll explore how load placement can impact your vehicle’s stability, handling, and even your fuel consumption — and how choosing a Stable Towing Solution can make all the difference. [Read more…] about How Load Placement Affects Handling and Fuel Efficiency While Towing

Cartken reveals new mobile robot for material handling

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Cartken, an autonomous robotics company, has launched its Hauler mobile robot, which is described as “a robust, highly maneuverable robot with increased payload capacity designed to automate mixed outdoor/indoor environment material handling for manufacturing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, corporate campuses, and life sciences environments”. 

Cartken highlights with this launch its growing focus on solutions beyond last-mile delivery, tackling a critical gap in industrial and onsite logistics automation: seamless material handling across complex, mixed environments, multiple levels, and diverse terrains.

Christian Bersch, CEO and co-founder of Cartken, says: “Today’s intralogistics operations demand material handling solutions that can adapt seamlessly across environments. Cartken Hauler does exactly that. [Read more…] about Cartken reveals new mobile robot for material handling

Carolina Handling partners with Kinexon to develop autonomous mobile robots

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Carolina Handling has partnered with Kinexon, a develop real-time tracking and automated operations, to provide AGV and AMR fleet management solutions to its customers.

Kinexon’s fleet management software integrates and communicates with diverse groups of automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots, regardless of the manufacturer or type. Resulting analytics and predictions enable users to improve processes and product movement.

Real-time automation platforms are becoming more important as companies deploy automated equipment using varying signals but working in the same footprint. The platform interprets the differing signals, acting as a traffic manager. [Read more…] about Carolina Handling partners with Kinexon to develop autonomous mobile robots

Glass Suction Cups: Your Guide to Safe and Efficient Glass Handling

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At euroTECH Handling, we understand the challenges of working with glass – its fragility, weight, and need for flawless handling.

That’s why glass suction cups are at the heart of our vacuum handling solutions, offering a reliable way to lift, move, and process glass in industries worldwide.

Whether you’re in glass and windows manufacturing, glass glazing, construction, or automotive production, our glass suction cups ensure safety, precision, and efficiency. [Read more…] about Glass Suction Cups: Your Guide to Safe and Efficient Glass Handling

Cimcorp celebrates 50 years in robotic logistics automation

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Cimcorp, a pioneer in robotic handling solutions, is making its 50th anniversary, celebrating a journey defined by innovation, adaptability, and a “commitment to transforming industries worldwide”.

Since its first commercial robot sale in 1975, Cimcorp has grown into a trusted global systems integrator and market leader in logistics automation, specializing in modular, scalable solutions for the high-demand sectors of grocery retail and tire manufacturing.

Veli-Matti Hakala, CEO of Cimcorp, says: “As we celebrate 50 years of innovation, we are reminded that success comes from staying curious, embracing change, and learning from the challenges of the past. These values will guide us into the future.” [Read more…] about Cimcorp celebrates 50 years in robotic logistics automation

MasterMover to debut its new tugger at ProMat 2025

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Material handling automation specialist MasterMover will be making another return to ProMat 2025 in Chicago from March 17th to 20th.

The electric tugger manufacturer will be showcasing a ProMat-exclusive live demonstration of its TOW300 tugger AGV in action, visitors won’t want to miss out on witnessing the new generation of material handling technology in action.

For the first time in public, the TOW300 AGV (automated guided vehicle) will be demonstrated in a live setting in partnership with BlueBotics on their stand (N6951). [Read more…] about MasterMover to debut its new tugger at ProMat 2025

Predictions: Ultimation Industries forecasts five material handling trends for 2025

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Artificial intelligence and other smart technologies are expected to help boost operational efficiency

Smart technologies such as robotics, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in material handling operations are expected to be among the top trends in 2025 for manufacturers, distributors and warehouses in their quest to improve operational efficiency, according to Ultimation Industries.

Ultimation is an MCE company that solves productivity challenges with special purpose machinery and industrial automation equipment systems as well as direct-to-consumer solutions for a broad range of end-markets, including energy, automotive, logistics and vertical farming.

Kali Wahrman, general manager, e-commerce for Ultimation, says: “Companies of all sizes in the manufacturing, warehouse and distribution sectors are realizing that they need new technologies and sustainable options to remain competitive in an increasingly demanding marketplace.” [Read more…] about Predictions: Ultimation Industries forecasts five material handling trends for 2025

Vecna Robotics raises additional $14.5 million and appoints new CEO

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Vecna Robotics, a specialist in robotic material handling, has raised $14.5 million in additional funding from existing investors.

Proceeds of the funding round are earmarked to accelerate technology and product enhancements to address the automation needs of operators in automotive, general manufacturing, and high-volume warehousing.

Vecna has also appointed Karl Iagnemma as its new CEO. Iagnemma is a robotics expert and entrepreneur with a distinguished career blending academic research and industry leadership. [Read more…] about Vecna Robotics raises additional $14.5 million and appoints new CEO

Emerson expands automation portfolio with Afag feeding and handling solutions

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Afag is now officially part of Emerson. As a result, Afag’s feeding and handling solutions will be integrated into Emerson’s extensive automation portfolio.

Starting this month, all content on Afag.com, including product documentation, data, and certificates, will be migrated to Emerson.com under the Aventics brand.

This migration will streamline Emerson’s comprehensive automation offerings, making it easier for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to access the solutions they need in a single location. [Read more…] about Emerson expands automation portfolio with Afag feeding and handling solutions

The Rise of Industrial Robotics and AGVs in Material Handling

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In recent years, industrial robotics and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) have significantly transformed material handling operations across various industries.

With companies striving for greater efficiency, safety, and reduced operational costs, these technologies are becoming essential in warehouses, factories, and distribution centers.

This shift not only highlights the increasing role of automation but also reshapes the landscape of equipment use – especially in sectors that depend on forklifts and other heavy machinery. [Read more…] about The Rise of Industrial Robotics and AGVs in Material Handling