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Hytrol, world leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced conveyor systems and integration partner, Advanced Equipment Company (AEC) recently helped Morinaga America's Mebane, NC candy manufacturing facility. The company needed to design its new conveying and packaging lines. AEC's challenge was to develop a system that would convey the product from the bagging machines into the check-weighing system which would verify the weight of the bags. From there, the bags of candy were conveyed to an operator station where operators manually unloaded the bags from an upper belt conveyor into display boxes in cartons below on an accumulating conveyor.

Magnet-ndfeb.com, the official website of Dailymag Magnetics that is based in china, has recently revealed its new range of high quality magnetic products and tools. According to the information provided at the site, Dailymag Magnetics, which is one of the global suppliers in the industry, has recently unveiled its array of high quality products which consist of a variety of magnetic hardware and tools, ODM and OEM industrial magnets, and magnet enhanced linear actuators. The website's information also added that the company, with its experienced and qualified R&D team, full product lines and unmatched responsiveness, has become the top supplier of magnetic tools and products. According to the website's information, the company also conducts a strict quality check by its team of certified QC inspectors in order to ensure that all their products fall within the strictest industry tolerance.

Seegrid's Subway Platform was recently profiled in Supply Chain Brain. The platform displays to its Supervisor product. The Subway Platform concept was developed in coordination with Whirlpool Corp., which uses Seegrid's vision-guided pallet trucks and tow tractors in its manufacturing operations. Users track automated operations at a glance, without having to run reports; the tool displays VGV status, so that assembly operators known when their materials will arrive.

Magline, will attend and provide sponsorship to the premier event for Beverage Warehousing, Operations and Fleet Management. The 11th annual BevOps Fleet Summit, hosted by Beverage World magazine, is May 10-13 at the Red Rock Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

The Wall Street Journal report quoted Gregg Goodner, current board member and past president of Hytrol, one of the largest manufacturers of industrial conveyors in the America. Goodner commented that a growing number of companies are looking to increase their use of robotics and automation.

Megan Hewitt-Ruzicka, Bastian Robotics Purchasing Specialist, discussed how interest rates, depreciation, down payments, and more can all be factors in whether to purchase or lease industrial equipment.

Seegrid 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 announced that Bill Maple was recently named Director of Software Solutions. In this new position, Maple will lead Hytrol's Pivot Warehouse Control System and other software offerings. Hytrol President David Peacock, noted, "We believe that Bill Maple's experience in the industry and with software solutions will benefit both Hytrol and the integration partner network as he takes on this new position."

One of the greatest challenges in the electronics industry is the lifting of servers. The challenge has been finding a mechanism that would lift the server to the required height, so servers are easily slid off and installed without having to carry the weight of the device.

According to Jason Bullard, Topper Industrial Sales Engineer, Fork Truck Free (FTF) Initiatives are being implemented at a rapid rate throughout North America. Bullard explained that FTF provides a higher efficiency environment, eliminated waste while improving material flow.

Hytrol is pleased to announce the promotion of Phillip Poston to Director of Strategic Planning as of May 1, 2016. In his new capacity, Poston will be responsible for Hytrol's strategic development efforts. These initiatives will cover every aspect of the company.

ProservCrane is one of the leading distributors of overhead cranes and hoists. In their efforts to serve their clientele, they have advanced their crane parts search so that the database can be more easily accessed and used. The people of ProservCrane Group - Parts Division state that their clients are of the utmost importance and that advancements like these are necessary to fulfill the ever growing needs. They also know that as technology progresses, so should the way they utilize it. The advancement of this service is just one aspect of how they use technological advances, quick response services, and excellent customer care to continually meet evolving demands.

Plasma cutting is used predominantly in the steel cutting industry. This process involves cutting conductive materials using a plasma arc that is generated inside a plasma torch. Based on the metal and desired quality levels, gases such as argon, nitrogen, argon and hydrogen (65%+35%), and compressed air are used as plasma gas. This cutting methodology is most widely used to cut aluminum, copper, thick stainless steel, and other alloys of steel. Even for ferrous materials such as mild steel, the quality of cutting achieved through this method is sharp and highly economical. The plasma cutting technology is gradually substituting the traditional oxy-fuel cutting for materials with thicknesses ranging from 0.5 mm to 50 mm.

Magnet-ndfeb.com, which is a leading producer and supplier of magnetic products, has recently been voted as the top choice by consumers for supplying high quality magnetic tools. According to the website's information, the company supplies full range of magnetic products to various industries.

Magline will attend and provide sponsorship to the premier event for Beverage Warehousing, Operations and Fleet Management. The 11th annual BevOps Fleet Summit, hosted by Beverage World magazine, is May 10-13 at the Red Rock Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

viastore Systems, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Deploying SAP EWM or WM in your conventional or automated warehouse? Here's how to get the most out of your integration."

Pittsburgh-based Seegrid, the pioneer and leader in three-dimensional vision navigation, was recently featured on the Pittsburgh's NPR News Station WESA 90.5. Engineers and designers at Seegrid have spent the last decade perfecting technology that allows automated forklifts to travel through warehouses and move heavy product without a human behind the wheel. The machines roll about like robots, making noises that sound like beeps, bells and sirens as a means of communicating with one another and employees.

Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, introduced its robotic document inserter, a robot cell that prints and inserts pack slips, promotional material, and other documents into shipping cartons.

A market study based on the "Pallet Conveyors Market" across the globe, recently added to the repository of QY Market research, is titled 'Global Pallet conveyors Market 2016'. The research report analyzes the historical as well as present performance of the global pallet conveyors market, and makes predictions on the future status of pallet conveyors market on the basis of this analysis.

One of the most reliable providers of welding equipment, Longevity Global Inc. is now offering highly efficient TIG Welders for sale. These welders provide the most precise welds and while controlling the heat of the weld and ensuring thinner welding applications. These TIG welders come in 110v and 220v capabilities and some of the models have auto-voltage for global usage. These TIG welders can be used for all weldable metals including aluminium. Manufactured using advanced technology, the TIG welders that the company provides ensure a long operational life. The wide range of TIG welders that they stock include TIGWELD® 200EX, TIGWELD® 250EX, TIGWELD® 200SX, TIGWELD® 200i, TIGWELD® 200EX, TIGWELD® 250EX, and many others.

viastore Systems, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "The Waveless Warehouse: Why Wave Picking Might Not Be the Best for Your Distribution Center."

The self-braking system on the new Magline Glyde hand trucks greatly improves traction and control on stairways. Innovative tread crawlers can be lowered into place behind the main wheels to allow the truck to contact multiple stairs at once. The tread crawlers are easy to lower with a single hand motion and allow the employee to maintain control of the hand truck. Once the stairway is navigated, the tread crawlers are just as easy to retract for normal operation.

Hytrol integration partner, Cisco Eagle helped American Greetings become a healthy hearing workplace. Companies like American Greetings, working with Hytrol and integration partner Cisco-Eagle, often find that new automation solutions which replace decade old technologies provide dramatically lower decibel levels.

Seegrid continues to experience 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.

One of the most sought after names in the network industry, IT4 Automation Limited is now offering critical network infrastructure solutions at the most competitive prices. Critical network infrastructure is a term that describes the acute elements of infrastructure that are vital on a constant basis. The loss or compromise of any part of this can result in a major detrimental impact on the availability, integrity or delivery of essential services and have a significant impact on security. The national infrastructure is commonly classified into 13 sectors – IT4 Automation Limited has provided network solutions for 8 sectors, out of 13. The sectors for which they have provided solutions include communications, energy, financial services, food, transport, water, civil nuclear and chemicals. Those seeking a reliable service provider for their critical infrastructure protection can count on this reputable firm to meet their requirements.