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ProMat 2023 exhibits show what is possible in warehouse automation, motion control

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Motion control advances, robotics help warehousing, distribution centers and logistics in factories, as shown by ProMat 2023 exhibitors. At left vertical warehousing was shown at the North Hall entrance; right, some of the South Hall ProMat 2023 exhibits are shown. Courtesy: Mark T.

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Implementing a hierarchy of automation safety

Control Engineering

Safety comes in many forms and is a critical aspect of manufacturing operations. Figure 2: This warehousing installation shows physical fencing to guard users from the moving equipment, and an e-stop button (lower left) so users can rapidly force all equipment to a safe state. Safety Insights. Courtesy: AutomationDirect.

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Logistics, robotics advances at the heart of improving automation

Control Engineering

This is the way of the future in manufacturing, warehousing and logistics. Even with the recent uncertainty in the economy due to recent bank failures and inflation, customers want their products, and some manufacturers struggle to keep up.