The Material Handling Blog

Warehouse Robots: Are Collaborative Robotic Palletizers the Best Fit for Your Application?

Christian Willis

December 11, 2024

Once companies decide to automate their warehouses or manufacturing facilities, choosing the...Read More

3 Key Technologies to Automate Inbound Pallet Handling

Arlan Ohrt, Eric Kinn, Michael Yochum

November 06, 2024

Building, storing and moving pallets is often what most people think of when they hear the word...Read More

Maximizing Efficiency: The Critical Role of Robotic Simulations in System Design

Michael Cunningham

September 18, 2024

In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, businesses are increasingly relying on automation...Read More

MODEX 2024: Where Your Automation Journey Begins

Grace Stafford, Katie Smith

February 28, 2024

As a leading systems integrator, Bastian Solutions understands material handling solutions do not...Read More

The Unique Advantage of Bastian Solutions: A Complete Material Handling Systems Integrator

Aaron Jones

February 14, 2024

In warehouse automation and material handling systems, companies typically fall into two...Read More

The Past, Present and Future of Retail Supply Chain

Greg Conner

September 20, 2023

With the global pandemic only a few years behind us, rising diesel prices, supply chain shortages...Read More

Leveraging Cobots in Modern Warehouses

Steven Hogg

June 01, 2023

Collaborative robots’ (cobots) popularity has grown in recent years for their ability to work...Read More

The Comprehensive Solution for Fluid Trailer Loading: ULTRA BLUE® Automated Robotic Truck Loader

Trent Wideman

March 08, 2023

Floor or fluid trailer loading is a common task that companies utilize to maximize the cube...Read More

End of Line Palletizing - Central vs. Local Robotic Palletizing

Mitch Stevens

October 26, 2022

For manufacturing companies facing challenges of labor availability, increased order volume and...Read More

Cobots Address Labor Shortages for Friesens Corporation

Trent Wideman

September 28, 2022

Facing increased customer demand, space limitations and limited labor resources, Friesens...Read More

New Goods-to-Robot Systems Take E-Fulfillment to the Next Level

Matt Kohler

September 21, 2022

Over two decades ago, the internet made its way into households, retail, and manufacturing...Read More

Outfitting Industrial Robots for Extreme Warehouse Environments

Joe Brandt

April 20, 2022

Hot, cold, corrosive – these environments, and more, inherently require a little extra care when it...Read More

Automated Empty Case Delivery via Robots and Overhead Monorail

Mitch Stevens

August 18, 2021

In many distribution centers, timely order fulfillment relies on operators having access to empty...Read More

Accurately Visualize Robotic Systems with Computer Simulations

Michael Cunningham

June 09, 2021

As industrial robotic technology has improved over the years, so has related simulation software. ...Read More

Top 3 Myths about Industrial Robotic Integration

Megan Churchill

April 07, 2021

In today’s environment, technology and automation are growing and advancing at a drastic speed....Read More

Integrating Conveyor into a Part Press Operation

David Musch

January 25, 2019

When trying to determine the best automated solution for a manufacturing application, it’s...Read More

5 Cobot Applications for Distribution Centers

Christopher Dyjak, Greg Conner

August 22, 2018

From picking, packing, palletizing and beyond, here are some distribution center applications that...Read More

How to Avoid the 6 Most Common Pitfalls of Robotic Palletizing System Startups

Ollie Langhorst

June 07, 2018

“Garbage in, garbage out.” As this phrase applies to robotic palletizing systems, the system...Read More

Collaborative Robots Part 2: Benefits and Expanding Capabilities

Nathan Busch

November 16, 2017

Industrial robots play a large part in the automation of industrial environments, but collaborative...Read More

Is it Time to Automate Your Machine Tending?

Michael Cunningham

July 18, 2017

With the continued advancement of the automotive industry and the high demand placed on...Read More

The Top 4 Benefits of a Robotic Document Inserter

Jason Nowak

January 04, 2017

A Robotic Document Inserter can accurately place the proper paperwork into your case or carton...Read More

Is the World ready for the New Frontier of Robotic End of Arm Tooling?

Maxx Wright

November 01, 2016

With recent innovations in technology, Robotic End of Arm Tooling concepts are rapidly becoming a...Read More

Ergonomic Benefits of Industrial Robotics

Matt Kohler

November 05, 2015

Hundreds of thousands of people have to deal with risky work environments, dodging workplace...Read More

5 Robotic Cell Layout Considerations

Matt Kohler

October 09, 2015

In a robotic application, many times the goals are safety, labor-cost, throughput, or ergonomics. ...Read More

Project Spotlight: New Robotic Bag Palletizing EoAT

Kayla Wohldmann

September 23, 2015

Bastian Robotics recently redesigned and upgraded our robotic bag palletizing End of Arm Tool...Read More

Industrial Robotics in the Automotive Industry

Jason Nowak

September 17, 2015

Industrial robots have been associated with the automotive industry ever since their inception over...Read More

The Importance of Preventative Maintenance for Your Automation Systems

Bastian Solutions

September 03, 2015

We’re hearing more and more from material handling and packaging automation facilities that having...Read More

Project Spotlight: Utilizing the Auxiliary Axis Servo of a Robot

Kayla Wohldmann

August 11, 2015

In this month’s project highlight, we’re diving into a recent project in which we used the...Read More

Improve Your Automation System Safety with These 4 Components

Matt Kohler

July 16, 2015

In the automation world, safety is of the utmost importance. Not only do industrial robotics and...Read More

The Most Important Factors of a Robot in a Machine Tending Application

Jason Nowak

June 16, 2015

When deciding what machine tending robot best fits your application, it is important to look at a...Read More

Robotics in the Food and Beverage Industry

Jason Nowak

May 28, 2015

As government regulations become more stringent, retailer demands continue to increase, and...Read More

How to Get the Most Life Out of Your Industrial Robot

Colin Shipley

April 30, 2015

There are several ways an industrial robot can wear out sooner than intended. On average, most...Read More

Project Spotlight: Integrating a Transfer Robot

Steven Hogg

April 22, 2015

In this month’s product highlight, we are going to focus on a very important aspect of a recent...Read More

Robotic End of Arm Tools: Get a Grip on Your Product

Rob Stepanek

February 03, 2015

A colleague wrote earlier about the ways of getting a grip on a product. He emphasized the...Read More

Cross-Training: The Key to Manufacturing Success

Ben Viorel

January 07, 2015

When it comes to manufacturing, schedules are constantly being shifted and moved around in order to...Read More

Unforeseen Benefits of Adding Robot Labor to the Workplace

Geoff Schreiber

December 17, 2014

Robotic automation is becoming more commonplace in the manufacturing realm, with general industry...Read More

Industrial Robots by the Numbers

Jason Nowak

December 08, 2014

Numbers are an extremely powerful tool. They can help us calculate, quantify, and analyze just...Read More

4 Ways Industrial Robots Provide Flexible Packaging Automation

Matt Kohler

November 17, 2014

The current manufacturing landscape is subject to rapid changes in demand, presenting the need for...Read More

Breaking News: Rosie the Robot is Real

Clay Britton

November 06, 2014

Remember when Rosie the Robot, the famous maid from The Jetsons, was a fantasy character every...Read More

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Benefits of 3D renderings and simulations

Michael Yochum

October 24, 2014

A key component in our sales process is the creation of 3-D renderings and simulations. With...Read More

Machine Tending: Is It Truly a Robot’s Paradise?

Jason Nowak

October 16, 2014

Machine tending can be some of the most grueling and hazardous work conditions for an industrial...Read More

Introduction to Industrial Robots: What You Need to Know

Colin Shipley

October 10, 2014

If you work with robots every day like I do, it feels almost second nature when selecting the right...Read More

Industrial Robot Proof of Concept: Verify Functionality and Avoid Risk

Kayla Wohldmann

September 04, 2014

Due to the complexity of certain industrial robot projects, a Proof of Concept (PoC) is sometimes...Read More

Another Broken Pallet! Tips for Better Pallet Handling

Geoff Schreiber

July 10, 2014

Although handling pallets might seem simple, there are many considerations when selecting the right...Read More

A Poem About "The Robot Industry" in Honor of National Robotics Week

Steven Hogg

April 11, 2014

As a Robotics Application Engineer, I work to develop systems that are innovative and push the...Read More

4 Advanced Picking Technologies Improving E-Fulfillment

Marvin Logan

December 04, 2013

Following a hugely successful Cyber Monday, it’s easy to see why an efficient and accurate order...Read More

The Importance of 3D Models in Automation

Jason Nowak

August 29, 2013

Have you ever spoken to a client about a proposal that you’ve spent days, weeks, or even months on,...Read More

Innovative Robotic End of Arm Tooling

Geoff Schreiber

June 12, 2013

As a design engineer in the robotic material handling field, I am always looking for new and...Read More

How Industrial Robotics Improve the Economy

Mark Colzani

June 05, 2013

There have been many discussions regarding Americans losing jobs to overseas manufacturers and to...Read More

Automation Products and the Traits of a Rock Star Distributor

Ben Viorel

May 10, 2013

As an independent systems integrator, Bastian Robotics is able to source virtually any technology....Read More

3 Essential Traits of Good Project Managers

Jason Nowak

February 20, 2013

All project managers are NOT created equal. Some are more schedule-focused, while others are more...Read More

The Intangible Benefits of Used Equipment

Mark Colzani

January 17, 2013

Used automation equipment is seen by some as too risky an investment, and by others, as an easy way...Read More

The History of Robotics [Infographic]

Bastian Solutions

December 12, 2012

Industrial robots are incredibly advanced thanks to new technologies in controls, vision systems,...Read More

Is a High-Speed Robotic Palletizer in Your Future?

Matt Kohler

October 17, 2012

High-level conventional palletizers have dominated the high-speed palletizing industry, and for...Read More

Can You Handle It?

Steven Hogg

September 13, 2012

Every robotic system revolves around the product it handles, so having a thorough understanding of...Read More

Manufacturing Renaissance in the U.S.?

Mark Colzani

July 26, 2012

It wasn’t all that long ago U.S. manufacturing prowess was the envy of the world, but then numerous...Read More

Saving a Troubled Project (and Re-gaining the Customer's Confidence)

Geoff Schreiber

April 26, 2012

While no one enjoys being in these positions, at one time or another every company will experience...Read More

Is Leasing an Option for Automating Your Distribution Center?

Mark Colzani

March 01, 2012

Leasing larger, higher priced equipment is a very common practice for all sorts of companies, large...Read More

The Pros and Cons of Implementing a Robotic Mixed Pallet Building System

Jason Nowak

October 14, 2011

The topic of robotic, or automatic, mixed pallet building has come up quite a bit recently, so I...Read More

Choosing Between a Robotics Integrator or Manufacturer

Jason Nowak

June 13, 2011

I've had the opportunity to work for both integrators and for a manufacturer of industrial robotic...Read More

Benefits of Single Sourcing Your Manufacturing Automation Partner

Bastian Solutions

March 22, 2011

With the summer project season just around the corner many industrial manufacturing companies are...Read More

7 Industrial Robotics Hazards and How to Avoid Them

Steven Hogg

January 05, 2011

Many companies wonder whether robots are safe to implement in their facility. Although an...Read More

Mixed Load Palletizing: Can it be done?

Bastian Solutions

July 15, 2010

The good news is that this long talked about concept has been proven within the last few years. ...Read More

Solving Distribution Space Constraints and Preparing for Growth

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