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The Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Right Business Phone System

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Choosing the right business phone system is an important decision that can significantly impact your company’s operations, communication efficiency, and overall growth. With the rise of cloud-based solutions and advanced communication tools, businesses now have more options than ever.

In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of advanced phone systems, how to implement them effectively, and ways to overcome common challenges. [Read more…] about The Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Right Business Phone System

Kenco AutoStore System now live at Jeffersonville, Indiana distribution center

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Kenco, a third-party logistics provider, says its installation of a system from AutoStore, a provider of an automated storage and retrieval system, is live at the company’s Jeffersonville, Indiana distribution center.

Designed in conjunction with KPI Solutions, the system is Kenco’s largest AutoStore installation, with 49,000 bins, 130 grid robots, 10 picking ports and four replenishment ports.

Specifically designed to meet the needs of Kenco’s fulfillment customers, the AutoStore ASRS’ cubic layout quadruples storage capacity vs. traditional warehouse racking. The system maximizes existing labor and space, enabling 24/7 fulfillment and covering about a quarter of one facility at the Jeffersonville campus. [Read more…] about Kenco AutoStore System now live at Jeffersonville, Indiana distribution center

MMI completes ‘world’s first’ robotic pre-clinical study in neurosurgery with Symani robotic surgical system

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Medical Microinstruments, a robotics company dedicated to increasing treatment options and improving clinical outcomes for patients with complex conditions, says it has completed a preclinical study that demonstrated the feasibility of the Symani Surgical System in neurosurgical procedures.

Adnan Siddiqui, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and chief medical officer of the Jacobs Institute and Vice Chair and Professor of Neurosurgery in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, successfully repaired a blood vessel in the brain in an animal model using the Symani Surgical System, the first such robotic-assisted microsurgery demonstration in the brain.

Mark Toland, CEO of MMI, says: “Dr Siddiqui’s breakthrough demonstration showed the benefits of robotic precision and control when operating on brain tissue. [Read more…] about MMI completes ‘world’s first’ robotic pre-clinical study in neurosurgery with Symani robotic surgical system

Nokia unveils new system for monitoring warehouse inventory with drones

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Nokia has launched what it says is an “industry-first, true inventory counting capability” for Nokia Autonomous Inventory Monitoring Service (AIMS), enabling warehouse operators to utilize autonomous drones to individually count items, such as eaches, cases or cartons, in any racked inventory location accurately and efficiently.

Nokia points to statistics showing warehouse shrinkage can account for 3-5 percent of a company’s revenue and 25 percent of shrinkage is due to administrative errors.

This, combined with continued pressure to fulfill orders rapidly, has pushed warehouse operators to a tipping point of futureproofing and automating operations to gain a business edge.

The new inventory counting capability adds to Nokia AIMS’ current features of finding misplaced and lost inventory, as well as empty bin detection. [Read more…] about Nokia unveils new system for monitoring warehouse inventory with drones

Common Pump Seal Failures and How to Prevent Them

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Pumps are vital components in various industrial and domestic applications, from water treatment plants to home aquariums. A key element of these pumps is the seal, which prevents leaks and maintains efficiency.

However, pump seals can fail for various reasons, leading to costly repairs or replacements. In this blog post, we’ll explore common pump seal failures and how you can prevent them. [Read more…] about Common Pump Seal Failures and How to Prevent Them

How to Make a User-Friendly IT System?

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Using IT systems well is essential to productivity and company success in the current corporate environment.

The advantages of these technologies, meanwhile, are frequently outweighed by difficult user interfaces and processes. It needs user experience (UX) and system design to fully utilize your IT infrastructure.

This blog explores UX enhancement techniques and covers the benefits of an IT system that is well-designed for your company. [Read more…] about How to Make a User-Friendly IT System?

Glencore improves recycling plant safety with ELOKON automated forklift system

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Glencore, a commodity trading and mining giant, says it has reduced safety incidents involving forklifts at its recycling facility in Rhode Island with the use of the ELOshield proximity detection system from ELOKON, a provider of automated forklift safety and fleet management systems.

In a new case study, announced on National Forklift Safety Day, Glencore discusses how it chose ELOshield to retrofit its forklifts due to the system’s advanced warning capabilities, especially in areas with limited visibility.

In Rhode Island, 35 employees work on shredding electronic materials, reducing particle size, and preparing samples for smelting and refining at the Glencore recycling facility. [Read more…] about Glencore improves recycling plant safety with ELOKON automated forklift system

Urbx launches robotic inventory storage and retrieval system

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Urbx has launched its robotic inventory storage and retrieval system. The company says it is capable of fulfilling complex, multi-SKU orders at “unprecedented speeds”.

The system builds on the principles of traditional automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) and uses a combination of robotics, software and storage racking to deliver key advantages in speed, height, density and scalability in goods-to-person order fulfillment workflows.

The system uses a fleet of proprietary Urb TowerBots driven by AI to find the shortest 3D path through a dense storage grid to retrieve totes and bring them out to a pick station. [Read more…] about Urbx launches robotic inventory storage and retrieval system

Pio brings warehouse robotics system to the US

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Pio, a provider of an automated warehouse system leveraging cube storage technology by AutoStore, is now available to all small and midsize e-commerce businesses (SMBs) in the United States.

AutoStore is the world’s leading warehouse automation company with over 1,500 installations worldwide for industry giants such as Macy’s, Ikea, and Puma. Its proprietary cube storage technology offers the densest product and inventory storage solution on the market.

AutoStore created Pio – short of “products in/out” – as part of its mission to make cube storage technology accessible to all. Now, Pio’s P100 automated warehouse system has launched in the US with five new customers including Privada Cigar Club, Sunday Swagger, Souko, Barnes 4WD, and AI Stone. [Read more…] about Pio brings warehouse robotics system to the US

Rocsys and EasyMile partner to launch autonomous charging system

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EasyMile, a developer of driverless technology, and Rocsys, a provider of hands-free charging solutions for electric vehicles, have unveiled their strategic collaboration.

In a significant step towards a future of fully autonomous industrial vehicle operations, EasyMile and Rocsys have started working together to introduce fully autonomous charging solutions within the EasyMile offering.

By combining Rocsys’ cutting-edge seamless charging technology with EasyMile’s expertise in autonomous vehicle fleets, the collaboration aims to increase the efficiency and reliability of industrial AV operations. [Read more…] about Rocsys and EasyMile partner to launch autonomous charging system