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Bastian Solutions Celebrates 70 Years and Counting

Bailey Ludlam, Stefanie Hardy
November 03, 2022
If It Rolls – We Supply It. This was the motto of Bastian Solutions, then the E.C. Stark Co.,...Read More
Tags: Material Handling automation, Bastian Solutions, Toyota Industries Corporation
Posted in General Blogs, The Supply Chain

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...Read More
Tags: automation, Bastian Material Handling, Material Handling automation, shoe sorter, ZiPline, ZiPline Conveyor
Posted in Material Handling Equipment

7 Energy Considerations for Material Handling Automation

Kyle Dorge
March 11, 2019
Automation can provide a wealth of benefits with the right system. Don't overlook these 7...Read More
Tags: automation, automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), automated systems, automation systems, energy efficiency, goods to person, goods to person technologies, Material Handling automation
Posted in System Automation

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
Tags: Industrial Robotics, Material Handling automation, pallet handling, Robotic Palletizing, System Startup
Posted in General Blogs, Industrial Robotics

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...Read More
Tags: KANBAN, manufacturing, Material Handling automation, software
Posted in System Automation, Manufacturing, Controls & Software

A 3-Step Method to Warehouse Optimization

Wade Brown
September 27, 2017
While there are many different areas and processes you can focus on when attempting to optimize...Read More
Tags: Material Handling automation, warehouse management system, warehouse optimization
Posted in System Automation, Business and Consulting

Mobile Robotics: Uma solução que combina Robôs e mobilidade

Alexandre Araujo
September 08, 2017
A precisão robótica significa menos preocupação com erros e limitações no processo de “picking”....Read More
Tags: batch picking, Material Handling automation, mobile robots
Posted in Bastian South America, New Trends and Technologies

Taking Ownership of Your New Automation System

Sheila Dooley
December 07, 2016
A customer who is ready and willing to take ownership of their new automation system is more likely...Read More
Tags: automation, customer relationships, Material Handling automation
Posted in System Automation, Project Management, The Supply Chain

Spare Parts and Why You Need Them

Joe Campbell
July 20, 2016
Whether you require conveyor system spare parts, robotic spare parts, or other spare parts...Read More
Tags: Customer Support, Material Handling automation, preventative maintenance, Spare Parts, system maintenance
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Material Handling Equipment

Complicated vs. Complex Automation Systems

Ahmed Arif
October 22, 2015
At first glance, complicated and complex systems might sound the same, but a closer look at your...Read More
Tags: conveyor systems, e-fulfillment, Material Handling automation, SKU seasonality
Posted in System Automation, Business and Consulting

5 Reasons Designing a Distribution Center is like Shopping for a New Home

Bastian Media
February 06, 2014
Designing your distribution center is just like shopping for your perfect home. When you shop for...Read More
Tags: distribution center design, Material Handling automation, warehouse design
Posted in System Automation, Business and Consulting

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
Tags: Industrial Robotics, Material Handling automation, Used Equipment
Posted in System Automation, Industrial Robotics, Material Handling Equipment
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