Modern Materials Handling

08/05/2025

Precision matters. Our scissors lift tables come with control features like adjustable limit switches and proximity sensors, ensuring every lift is smooth, accurate, and dependable. Get the right fit for your workflow!

Scissors lifts with variety of control options.

08/04/2025

Modern's August issue each year celebrates lift trucks. This year, we asked readers how they are using lift trucks, ranked the top suppliers by revenue, looked inside Prism Logistics, explored the shifting landscape of battery use, and more. https://www.mmh.com/archive/magissue/mmh_august_2025

08/01/2025

Efficiently managing unit loads in warehouses is more critical than ever as labor shortages and geopolitical uncertainties put pressure on supply chains. Advances in automation, including shuttle systems and mobile robo...

Efficiently managing unit loads in warehouses is more critical than ever as labor shortages and geopolitical uncertainties put pressure on supply chains. Advances in automation, including shuttle systems and mobile robotics, are revolutionizing how goods are moved, reducing costs and improving space...

08/01/2025

Robotic fulfillment is transforming warehouse automation by automating not only picking but also scanning, packing, and error handling. Leveraging AI, computer vision, and specialized robots, companies like Berkshire Gr...

Robotic fulfillment is transforming warehouse automation by automating not only picking but also scanning, packing, and error handling. Leveraging AI, computer vision, and specialized robots, companies like Berkshire Grey and OSARO are driving significant improvements in efficiency, reducing human i...

07/29/2025

Heavy pushes causing issues? Workplace injuries becoming common? Caster Concepts' Swivel on Swivel casters reduce physical strain through dual-swivel technology. Enhance precision, minimize risk, and meet the demands of challenging tasks today. Caster Concepts

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07/28/2025

System Report: See inside Staples' 800,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Montgomery N.Y., which went live with the new system in April 2022. https://mmh.com/article/system_report_staples_does_robotics_one_better

The workplace solutions leader has a 20-year history of leveraging robotics in its fulfillment centers, going back to its days as an early user of Kiva’s system. But over the last several years, Staples has built out its own warehouse robotics platform that does goods-to-person order picking and s...

07/25/2025

The company highlights partnership with NVIDIA, moves to a new, larger facility

07/25/2025

Flashback Friday: As Modern celebrates our 80th anniversary in print, we're digging through the archives and sharing.

This Friday goes way back: In 1945, a new magazine, The Palletizer, was launched in Boston. Norman Cahners had a patent on a four-way pallet and had received the rights to the magazine from the Navy, where he had supervised war ship pallet loading. His original idea was to use the magazine to help sell his pallets.

Most fortunately, Norman was a visionary and had more than 40 x 48 pallets on his mind. After just a couple of issues, the magazine was renamed Modern Materials Handling.

07/25/2025

Phoenix-based Dircks will roll out Made4net's Synapse 3PLExpert WMS to drive its warehouse fulfillment operations.

07/24/2025

Discover Autoquip's advanced lift systems, packed with innovative features like precision positioning and AGV integration. Enjoy enhanced productivity and smooth operations. See the difference for yourself today! Autoquip Lifting Solutions

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07/23/2025

Tired of the same old bottlenecks? Discover Zebra Symmetry™ Fulfillment for unparalleled efficiency! With 30% fewer robots, a 300% increase in cubic capacity, and faster ROI, you’ll streamline operations like never before. Upgrade now and witness the change! Zebra Technologies

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07/22/2025

Don't let your pallet flow lanes be a fall hazard. Our Self-Closing Swing and Roly Safety Gates provide the ultimate protection for multi-level operations. Boost safety & efficiency with Mezzanine Safeti-Gates! Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, Inc.

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