Management for small fleets

I.D. Systems has introduced the KT 106, a management solution for small and medium-sized industrial truck fleets.
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I.D. Systems has introduced the KT 106, a management solution for small and medium-sized industrial truck fleets.

Hubtex is once again investing in the expansion of its company headquarters in Fulda and is constructing another production building and a new customer center by September 2018. In this way, the forklift manufacturer aims to meet the increasing demand for special vehicles and Industry 4.0 solutions.

Vetter Krantechnik has introduced a manually movable light crane system with aluminum rails. The Ergoline system can move loads of up to 1,000 kilograms sensitively and precisely. The complete crane system is available from stock as it consists of standard components.
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ABM offers drive solutions for material handling applications in the areas of driving, lifting and steering. ABM Greiffenberger has developed the robust bevel gearbox type TDB230/254 Kombi for use in electrically powered industrial trucks.

Still can celebrate the production of the 200,000th forklift truck from the orange and silver RX series. A new RX 20, the quintessence of the powerful series that was only presented in January, was handed over to the Ulm-based Seifert Logistics Group.

The Swiss conveyor technology specialist Montech is presenting an application consisting of a longitudinal transfer system and a vacuum conveyor belt. This customized solution transports and sorts CDs or other flat workpieces.

SSI Schaefer is expanding its shuttle portfolio for small load carriers with the Flexi Shuttle. Powered by supercapacitors, the single-level shuttle enables the handling of various stored goods with a payload of up to 50 kilograms.

The heart of the new AFSG-APM accumulation conveyor from Tünkers is now the toothed belt drive instead of the central chain. It is maintenance-free, operates quietly and is largely compatible with the proven AFS technology, according to the manufacturer.
High-performance traction batteries

Enersys has expanded its range of high-performance two-volt traction batteries from the Nexsys series with six higher cells. These are suitable for applications where high performance and large capacities are required. The new range thus covers a wider range of electric vehicles.

Dematic has founded the "Robotics Center of Excellence" division. The new division is responsible for the application and implementation of robotics solutions designed to make on-demand and omni-channel shipping more efficient, productive and responsive.