The source for the latest Material Handling news and product information.
July 17, 2008
Featured Product

Gorbel's new PIVOT PRO™ is a light duty articulating jib with sealed tubes that eliminate the need for festooning in vacuum and air applications. It has a lighter, less bulky design, making it easier to move, and provides easy rotation and consistent responsiveness when positioning loads throughout the crane's coverage area. Capacities from 50-150 lbs., spans up to 12 ft., height under boom to 12 ft. Click here to learn more!

Material Handling News
RFID+ Certification Book is a Best Seller
This comprehensive publication has a proven history of helping its readers learn what is required for successful RFID implementation - and then pass the RFID+ certification exam. Designed for readers with a working knowledge of RFID as well as those from disciplines such as bar-coding, IT, automated data collection or supply chain management seeking to move into RFID, the book allows readers to successfully pass the RFID+ certification exam.

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TPI Announces Lightweight Truck Program
TPI Composites, Inc. (TPI), a leading manufacturer of large-scale composite structures, joined Congressman Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island and representatives from Volvo Trucks North America to unveil its new program that will create advanced composite cabs using Volvo's industry-leading cab and sleeper design. The dual-use cab-sleeper will initially be designed for the U.S. Army's large, logistical wheeled vehicle fleet and then transitioned into commercial sleeper cabs used for interstate trucking applications. The Army's program will address serious military vehicle issues by being lighter in weight, highly durable, and strong enough to carry the heaviest of armor. For commercial trucking, the program's goals include significant weight reduction that will increase fuel efficiency in trucks.
Xerox Selects I.D. Systems’ PowerKeyPLUS™ for Wireless Industrial Fleet Management
I.D. Systems, Inc., a leading provider of wireless asset management solutions, today announced that it will implement its PowerKeyPLUS™ wireless industrial vehicle monitoring system for Xerox Corporation. The system will be deployed on a fleet of forklifts at a Xerox distribution center in Ohio.
Products
Electric Tugger Moves 10,000-lb Loads
LITTLE FALLS, MN: DJ Products of Minneapolis, manufacturers of walk-behind battery powered tugs and platform trucks, has introduced another tug for moving carts, wheeled equipment and equipment trailers. Called the CartCaddyWagonWheel, this electric tugger is designed for wagon wheel and quad steer style trailers and wheeled equipment up to 10,000 lbs that are typically pulled behind tow tractors, trucks, or fork trucks. --- DJProducts, Inc.


Rupture Panel for Hygienic and Sanitary Operations
BROKEN ARROW, OK: To provide precision pressure relief for applications where hygiene and sanitation are concerns, Oklahoma Safety Equipment Co introduces the MVRB (Metal Vent Reverse Buckling) rupture panel. The MVRB can avert catastrophic explosions caused by overpressures in dust collectors, conveyor systems, dryers and other equipment requiring precise pressure relief. Its smooth surface prevents product buildup and contamination, making it well-suited for hygienic and sanitary services. The non-fragmenting design increases process safety in the event of panel rupture. --- Oseco Inc.


Slim Individual Arm Robot
West Carrollton OH: Lean and powerful, Motoman's new SIA20 (slim, individual arm) robot features a revolutionary 7-axis design with best-in-class wrist performance characteristics that enables amazing freedom of movement, coupled with the ability to maneuver in very tight areas. The compact SIA20 has a 16% smaller footprint than the previous IA20 model, as well as five times faster acceleration for improved cycle times. --- Motoman, Inc.

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