The Material Handling Blog

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 ergonomic issues, an automated palletizing system is an effective method for quickly improving outbound operations. When considering an automated palletizing solution for multiple production lines, there are generally two options: centralized palletizing or local palletizing.

Manufacturing Automation: 3 Key Technologies for Improved Safety and ROI

Katie Smith

October 06, 2021

Compact and scalable automation options are trending across consumer-facing markets like grocery and retail but when it comes to manufacturing, leading advanced technologies are also proving to be foundational for future growth.

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 important to ask the right questions.

How Industrial Automation Helped Detroit Recover

Sean Struve

October 04, 2018

With the perseverance of its manufacturing industry and the help of innovations like industrial automation, Detroit has made an impressive comeback.

Integrating a Modular Overhead Conveyor System

Christopher Dyjak

August 01, 2018

How Bastian Solutions evaluated and integrated an overhead conveyor system for a customer’s new manufacturing procedure.

Surprising Applications for Plastic Modular Chain Conveyors

David Musch

June 28, 2018

Part 2 of our series on plastic chain conveyors. Typically used to transport clean, cool, or small products, plastic modular chain conveyors are surprisingly well suited for the opposite, too.

The Benefits of Automating Line Replenishment with Electronic KANBAN

Blake Bearden

June 01, 2018

With the improvements and new technology in material handling, we can take the idea of Kanban to whole new levels. The question is, what level of Kanban implementation, if any, is right for you and your facility? Read: The Benefits of Automating Line Replenishment with Electronic KANBAN

Robótica e a otimização de espaço de armazenagem

Marcelo Souza

November 10, 2017

Apesar da tecnologia de armazenagem e retirada automatizada (ASRS) não ser exatamente recente, é notável o nível de desenvolvimento e sua capacidade de solucionar problemas complexos otimizando processos logísticos economizando espaços ao máximo.

Manufacturing Automation, Material Handling, and the 21st Century

Brandon Trammell

July 11, 2017

Modern manufacturing facilities are relying on new technologies and innovations to produce higher quality products at faster speeds with lower costs. Implementing more intelligent software and hardware is the only way to compete; however, those technologies have levels. Read: Manufacturing Automation, Material Handling, and the 21st Century

Industry 4.0 - Are you Prepared for the Winds of Change?

Maxx Wright

March 15, 2017

Industry 4.0 poses massive implications for OEMs and equipment suppliers who don't keep their feet under them. Industry 4.0 is already paving a viable future for manufacturing and distribution advancement. The first gusts are here, and it begs a proper storm warning.

If Julia Child Upped Her Throughput: Food Grade Conveyor 101

Ahmed Arif

February 16, 2017

As standards of food manufacturing and distribution change with new mandates, food manufacturers and processors sometimes struggle to keep up. The regulations may require facilities to modify their existing material handling equipment for new, updated equipment that meets current standards. This article sheds light on which conveyor is best for conveying various food products.

How Do We Recruit the Next Generation of Skilled Workers?

Mark Colzani

October 02, 2013

I regularly hear from manufacturing business leaders about how hard it is to attract and retain top skilled workers for manufacturing. I know firsthand how hard it is to bring on the next generation of craftsmen in our plant. There are many reasons for this shortage, but I think a lot of it stems back to lack of a successful career path for our young people coming out of high school...

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