Manufacturing: Machinery and Tools - Press Releases

Hytrol Pivot WCS Integrates Seamlessly with Hytrol Conveying Systems

LogoRecently Hytrol introduced Pivot the Hytrol Warehouse Control System. Current Hytrol customers are now able to fully engage Hytrol's Warehouse Control System by pairing it with the warehouse equipment the company's already using.

System Insights Named Industry Partner of New Federal Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute

LogoOn June 20, 2016, President Barack Obama announced a $70M million federal award to the Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC), an industry-led national non-profit, to create a nationwide Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute. The Institute, which will include System Insights' involvement, will fuel industry growth and innovation nationwide with more than $140 million in public-private investment geared toward developing advanced manufacturing technology and a supporting workforce and education pipeline. The announcement was made at the Select USA Summit in Washington, D.C.

Eliminating Air Pollution in the Workplace, One Downdraft Booth at a Time

LogoThere are so many pollutants in our world today that hamper our quality of life. From aerosol sprays to car pollution, to the fumes emanating from refineries across the country – each of them can affect our lungs and reduce the amount of clean air in our environment. Fortunately, one company is hard pressed to rid the workplace of air pollution problems. Downdraft.com/MTA Technical Sales has been providing businesses with easy solutions to common workplace complications. Their Downdraft booths are the cream of the crop, effectively reducing the risk of exposure to harmful substances, and drawing polluted air away from breathing zones.

Seegrid Suggests AGV Purchasers Ask to See Robot Automation Solutions First Hand on Manufacturing Plant Floor

LogoToo many AGV vendors do not show prospective customers how their product operates on a plant floor or distribution center. Seegrid knows seeing in believing. Before investing in automation, Seegrid suggests asking AGV/AGC vendors several important questions. Manufacturers are increasingly turning to automation to solve their materials handling challenges. But as many are realizing, not all AGV companies are alike. The various AGV solutions on the market have vastly different degrees of flexibility, scalability, and infrastructure requirements.

Hytrol Integration Partner Utah Based Hoj Engineering Provides Superior Local Support

LogoLocal support allows manufacturing and distribution customers in Utah and Western U.S. to feel more confident in the conveyor system purchased. Hytrol, manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions attributes the integration partner network critical to the company's success. Hytrol's unique relationship with integration partners allows the company to provide a great advantage to the customer.

Syoptek International Launched Disparate Range of Fiber Optic Tools for Field Technicians

Syoptek International, a leading fiber optic tool manufacturer from Shenzhen, China, recently launched a diverse range of fiber optic tools. The China based manufacturer has also established itself as a trusted global supplier in the fiber optic tools industry over the years. With the launch of the new fiber optic tolls, the owners believe that they can secure more orders in the coming months.

Longevity Global Inc. Now Offers High Efficient MIGWELD 200 S for Sale

Longevity Global Inc., one of the renowned providers of welding equipment, is now offering MIGWELD® 200 S for sale. Previously listed at the retail price of $1,034.48, individuals can now purchase this welder for just $979.99. This welder comes with reliable transformer technology that has been proven for providing durable welding for decades. The MIGWELD® 200 S is a true 200 amp welder using standard 220v outlet. The wide panel allows the users to see the setting quickly and accurately. This MIG welder maintains a high quality welding with accuracy and helps individuals to improve their current welding process. Those who want to purchase a MIG welding machine can count on the company for providing exceptional products.

Toby Potter Topper Industrial Sales Engineer Sees Innovation in North American Fork Truck Free Initiatives

LogoToby Potter, Topper Industrial Sales Engineer since 2012, has over 20 years of experience in industrial applications for material handling. Potter is highly motivated and passionate about customer satisfaction. He enjoys looking for new solutions to manufacturing challenges. Potter has special skills in electronic Tech, PLC, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical applications. He is educated from US Navy Electronic Tech Class A, certified Fluid Power specialist, certified in Electrical, Mechanical, and Fluid Power design specialist.

CEMA Recognizes Hytrol Pros to Know Winners Poston and Sartin

LogoConveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) recently featured Hytrol in the monthly newsletter congratulating Phillip Poston, Director of Strategic Planning and Tony Sartin, Customer Care Manager on Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know Awards. These awards are granted to those in the supply chain who lead initiatives to prepare their businesses to meet the challenges of the year ahead. Over 350 entries were received for the award.

Seegrid New Hires at Fast Clip Reflects Company Expansion with Mike Hockenberger

LogoSeegrid continues it personnel growth and expansion to address the strong demand in the marketplace. Staff has increased dramatically over 2015 and continues well into 2016. The company's strength is due to the growth of fork truck free mandates among large manufacturers and e-commerce distribution. Several Fortune 1000 firms are selecting Seegrid as the best option in lieu of AGVs, automated guided vehicles. The DCs (distribution centers) with several hundred thousand square feet and large manufacturing facilities are finding better throughput, operational efficiency, and lean manufacturing best practices.

Seegrid and National Safety Month Reviewed by Robotics and Automation News

LogoIn the current issue of Robotics and Automation News, Seegrid's VGVs are reported as a safer material handling alternative to fork trucks. Seegrid's vision guided vehicles (VGVs) prove a great tribute to National Safety Month being celebrated National Safety Council and thousands of organizations across the country are working to raise awareness of what it takes to stay safe for life. Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the roads and in our homes, and communities.

Hytrol Conveyors and Integration Partner Columbia Machine Palletizing System Finds Solution for Bakery

LogoColumbia Machine, the leading palletizer solutions provider in North America, is a valued integration partner of Hytrol. Hytrol's infeed case conveyor were used by Barcel USA. Barcel USA, the snack division of Grupo Bimbo located in the United States, needed an efficient integrated palletizing system to keep up with growth, and to help continuing expansion.

The Horlick Company Announces the Recent Shipment of a Number of PLC-Based Industrial Control Panels to TevTech

LogoThe Horlick Company, an experienced manufacturer of industrial control panels, announces the delivery of PLC-based control panels to TevTech LLC, a Massachusetts based manufacturer of custom vacuum furnaces. The end customer for this project is an Asian based major manufacturer of ceramic products.

Edward Don Expands Distribution Center with Help from Hytrol and Integration Partner Conveyor Solutions

LogoHytrol worked with integration partner, Conveyor Solutions, to provide Edward Don & Company with a solution to handle over 12,000 items within their Illinois distribution center.

New Technology Gives New Life to Old Machines

LogoFor the last two decades, Euro-Technics, Inc. has worked to ensure optimally designed, precise, robust and durable products. They design and build custom tools that are adapted to each and every one of their customer's needs. Their custom design solutions and the various industries they serve lead them into regularly producing tools that are truly one-of-a-kind. This unique edge of Euro-Technics has allowed them the opportunity to not only work on developing pieces and parts of all shapes and sizes for brand new machines but also retrofitting for older ones.

Seegrid Application Engineer Reflects Company Growth with Pushpak Neharkar

LogoSeegrid continues it personnel growth and expansion to address the strong demand in the marketplace. Staff has increased dramatically over 2015 and continues well into 2016. The company's strength is due to the growth of fork truck free mandates among large manufacturers and e-commerce distribution. Several Fortune 1000 firms are selecting Seegrid as the best option in lieu of AGVs, automated guided vehicles. The DCs (distribution centers) with several hundred thousand square feet and large manufacturing facilities are finding better throughput, operational efficiency, and lean manufacturing best practices.

Hytrol President David Peacock Discusses Practical Ways to Promote Safety in Manufacturing

LogoDavid Peacock, president of Hytrol recently discussed four practical ways to promote safety in manufacturing. Peacock recognizes that a manufacturing facility has the potential for a higher rate of accidents than working in an office cubicle. Safety is more than a metric to Hytrol— it is a guarantee that the company will get each employee home safely to their families and friends.

Hydrojet, Inc. Offers Quality Composite Tooling to Customers Throughout Philadelphia

LogoHydrojet, Inc. is a leader in the composites, machining, waterjet, and tooling industries. They have accomplished this through their experience and technological innovations. This company strives to deliver the best quality parts to their customers on time. They like to exceed even the highest of expectations when it comes to precision waterjet cutting, composite manufacturing, 5-axis milling, and more. This composites tooling company has been in business for over 25 years and shows no sign of slowing down as they are offering some of the best quality composite tooling to customers throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.

Seegrid Continues to Grow Requiring Applications and Industrial Engineer

LogoSeegrid, the leader in three-dimensional vision navigation, is seeking an Applications/Industrial Engineer. The national growth of distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and same-day ecommerce consumer demand has fueled company growth. The company is adding staff at the Pittsburgh, PA corporate headquarters.

Integration Partners Pleased Pivot WCS Integrates with Hytrol Conveyor Controllers

LogoRecently Hytrol introduced Pivot the Hytrol Warehouse Control System. Current Hytrol customers are now able to fully engage Hytrol's Warehouse Control System by pairing it with the warehouse equipment the company's already using.

2016 Gold Vector Award Won by Heavy-Duty Oil Rig Robot at Hannover Messe

LogoEvery two years, igus GmbH presents the vector award for novel applications with energy chain systems covering fast travels, adverse environmental conditions and dizzying rotations this year, the gold vector award went to the Norwegian company Robotic Drilling Systems, who use several energy chain systems from the motion plastics specialist igus in extremely limited spaces within their robots.

Topper Industrial Fork Truck Free Initiatives Celebrate Safety Record for National Safety Month

LogoDuring National Safety Month and every month, Topper Industrial is committed to both saving lives and creating safe workplaces.

LD Products LEED Certified with Assistance from Hytrol and Integration Partner McCombs-Wall

LogoHytrol and integration partner, McCombs-Wall, worked with LD Products to create an energy-efficient automated material handling system capable of growing with the company. While meeting all of the standards to qualify for LEED-certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the new system allows for future expansion, including increased capacity, accuracy, and speed.

Seegrid Vision Guided Vehicles Ideal as USA Celebrates National Safety Month

LogoSeegrid's vision guided vehicles (VGVs) prove a great tribute to National Safety Month being celebrated by the National Safety Council and thousands of organizations across the country are working to raise awareness of what it takes to stay safe for life. Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the roads and in our homes, and communities.

Decreased Fork Truck Traffic and Increasing Efficiency at Arcadia Farms Thanks to Hytrol and AEC

LogoHytrol (www.hytrol.com) designs and manufactures advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions for customers with processing, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution needs. Hytrol and its integration partner, Advanced Equipment Company (AEC), helped Arcadia Farms transition into the role of a major distributor for beverages across the United States. Arcadia was looking for a way to decrease fork truck traffic while increasing efficiency. Hytrol and AEC developed a solution by utilizing palletizing equipment: accumulation, transportation, and turntables.