The Material Handling Blog

Designing an Endless Metal Belt Conveyor Solution to Withstand High Temps

Tom Gregovich

May 09, 2019

While every operation is different, some have unique challenges that require creative solutions. This client needed a conveyor that can tolerate high temps while transporting molten plastic. Here's how we designed the solution.

4 Steps to Reduce Operational Waste in an E-commerce World

Jordan Wengert

May 08, 2019

The Toyota Production System (TPS) characterizes waste using 3 Ms: Muda, Mura, and Muri. These 4 steps can help ecommerce organizations enhance their understanding of these wastes and create a plan reduce them.

3 Things That Will Help You Succeed in a Robotics Career

Hans Leidenfrost

May 02, 2019

At Bastian Solutions' R&D branch, we have seen many intern candidates and interested students apply, all hoping to get into robotics. Here are three characteristics that we look for. They may not be what you think!

4 Signs It's Time to Replace That Outdated Conveyor System

Sky Hernandez

April 30, 2019

Conveyor systems can last a long time, but even the best maintained systems only last so long. Here are 4 signs that it's time to replace your outdated conveyor system.

The Rise of the Urban DC

Jeff Snyder

April 23, 2019

More and more people, especially young adults, are moving into cities. To reach this increasingly important market segment, retailers need to find a profitable and efficient way to do urban fulfillment.

5 Simple Strategies to Attract and Retain Warehouse and Distribution Center Labor

Greg Conner

April 16, 2019

Warehouse and distribution center managers face massive challenges in both hiring and retaining employees. Here are five simple strategies that help attract and retain warehouse and distribution center workers.

Technological Advancements Enabling the Growth of Robotic Picking

Jason Tenorio

April 04, 2019

In the very near future, robotic picking will become mainstream, facilitating a 24/7 picking and order fulfillment environment. Improvements in a few existing technologies have helped pave the way.

3 Advanced Features of the Bastian Solutions Conveyor Shoe Sorter

Andy Eckerle

April 02, 2019

From day one, the main design criteria for our Bastian Solutions conveyor shoe sorter was maximum uptime with industry-leading crash avoidance. That’s why we developed the best slat, shoe, and end offload in the industry.

Palletizing and Depalletizing with Cobots

Geoff Schreiber

March 28, 2019

Palletizing and depalletizing with collaborative robots just made a huge step forward. These easy-to-integrate solutions can handle a range of product sizes and styles while eliminating the need for safety fencing and requiring minimal floor space.

The Customizable Gripper That’s Changing Robotic Handling

Adam Kulon

March 26, 2019

Until recently, handling delicate products required a human touch. The flexibility and dexterity of Soft Robotics' new modular collaborative robot gripper kit changes that.

Lessons Learned: Styrofoam Coolers and Timing Belt Transfers

Mark Zeilinger

March 20, 2019

While most of our projects are successful, there is always the occasional project that didn’t go as planned. Here are some lessons learned from a recent project involving timing belt transfers and styrofoam coolers.

The Emergence of Kiva Look-Alikes

Wayne Lewis

March 14, 2019

After Amazon acquired Kiva Systems, these look-alike vendors have copied and expanded on the fetch & carry, goods-to-person fulfillment method.

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