The Hänel Lean-Lift can help you increase storage capacity without expanding your facility’s footprint. By using available vertical space, a vertical lift module (VLM) can consolidate suitable inventory from shelving and drawer cabinets into a compact, automated system. Hänel advertises up to 85% floor-space savings with the Lean-Lift. Actual savings depend on the inventory, available … Read more

Having the right lifting solution can help you to improve efficiency, reduce worker strain, and make the most of your space. Cranes are material handling machines that offer a safe way to lift heavy items. Two common crane solutions are jib cranes and bridge cranes. While both cranes are designed to move heavy loads in … Read more

Moving items around the warehouse with safety, precision, and efficiency is important for facilities. With automation becoming more accessible, many operations have turned to Automated Guided Vehicles, or AGVs, to streamline material handling tasks. AGVs are waypoint-guided vehicles that transport materials about a facility using automated navigation technologies. These material handling solutions take over repetitive … Read more

Operations that rely on manual order picking can often be met with ongoing challenges around speed, efficiency, and accuracy. As order volume increases and SKU counts grow, even small mistakes can lead to delays, returns, and added costs, especially during peak seasons. While human error is inevitable, the right material handling system can reduce these … Read more

Crane solutions take the heavy lifting off your workers, creating a safe, more reliable and ergonomic way to move valuable and heavy objects, products, and equipment throughout a facility. Cranes reduce the risk of injuries while improving efficiency in day-to-day operations. From overhead cranes to jib cranes, there are a wide variety of designs to … Read more

Pick Module Solutions are designed to make order fulfillment quicker, smoother, and more efficient. At the core, pick modules are multi-level systems that facilitate the movement of items from storage to loading dock in the most productive way possible. These warehouse solutions can be customized and are typically built with solutions like pallet racking, mezzanines, … Read more

When someone hears the word automation, they often picture large, enterprise-level companies and significant investments in long-lead projects needing teams of support engineers. While that can be the case and those projects certainly make the most headlines, people often don’t realize how powerful automation for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) can be. The right automation … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) are on the rise, appearing more frequently in U.S. facilities to help with day-to-day efficiency, high-density storage, inventory accuracy and security, and ergonomic concerns. Below, we’ve identified Frequently Asked Questions about Vertical Lift Modules. We’ll break down the benefits, technical aspects, … Read more

We’re here to answer your frequently asked questions about vertical carousels. These automated material handling systems are designed to increase efficiency, maximize space, and streamline operations for a variety of industries. Within these FAQs about warehouse carousels, we’ll break down their key benefits, how they operate, and more. Whether you’ve only just heard about carousels … Read more

When it comes to conveyor systems, implementing the right safety features to pair alongside your automation solution is essential in keeping your warehouse team safe. That’s where conveyor catch nets come into play. These safety solutions create a reliable barrier between workers and falling items, helping to reduce accidents, prevent product damage, and support OSHA … Read more