On-floor Seminars

As companies continue to deploy more autonomous mobile platforms both inside and outside of their facilities interoperability between platforms will become an important requirement. This presentation will discuss the current status of the work being done to create a standard.

Whether you are exploring the feasibility of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in your facility or are an AGV expert wanting to learn more, we will dive into the basics of an AGV system. This seminar will cover why you should automate, AGV solutions, integration of these systems, types of energy systems ...

If you’re considering automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) for your operation, you probably have a lot of questions. Look no further! We have compiled our top frequently asked questions and assembled our experts to provide answers. Join this panel discussion to get the inside scoop on how ...

How can automation can help e-commerce companies keep pace with new online shopping demands, high transportation costs, supply chain issues and product shortages? The massive uptake in e-commerce sales has put new pressure on warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) to fulfill orders, while dealing ...

Online sales may soon account for 20% of all retail orders. Fulfilling eCommerce orders quickly and cost-effectively is now a top priority. Micro fulfillment is on the minds of many retailers as a possible solution. But one size definitely does not fit all. Join a group of top automation suppliers to ...

Is your team struggling to handle heavy and unusually shaped packages? Join us to discover the GENI-Flex™ - an automated sortation system from Fives that efficiently connects oversize, overweight, and unusually shaped packages with their destination. A fully scalable solution flexible enough ...

Liberty Hardware, a hardware fulfillment center, came to 6 River Systems (6RS) seeking a solution to keep up with their exponential growth due to brick and mortar sellers needing direct fulfillment in addition to wholesale orders and individual shoppers. 6RS deployed 16 Chucks in Liberty’s warehouse ...

Are you considering integrating a new automated system into your network? Approaching facility construction, infrastructure upgrades, and automation integration can be a daunting task. The coordination required and the complexity of highly automated projects can lead to costly errors and schedule delays ...

Food and consumer goods supply chains have faced extensive challenges in recent times, adapting to changing consumer behavior, government policies, economic conditions and supply chain resource challenges. COVID-19, the trigger for many of these challenges, asked new questions of retail grocery supply ...

Changes in consumer expectations have increased the pressure brands face to maintain service level commitments. Consumers want in-stock inventory, next day, free shipping and free, no-hassle returns along with excellent customer support. Today, companies across the globe are feeling the pressure and ...

As the world begins to emerge from the pandemic and starts to return to a sense of normalcy, some learnings will continue. An example of that is employee’s desire to have an increased level of cleanliness in the workplace. Door handles, faucets, and other high-touch surfaces will continue to require ...

This seminar provides a real-life step-by-step analysis of the application of risk mitigation strategies to a palletizing cell. This scenario is applicable to many manufacturing and distribution scenarios where a palletizing or box packing robot needs to be safe. After defining the PLr, you will review ...

You know you need to automate your operations to keep up, but how do you get management to buy into automation? Comparing the actual costs of your existing operation to the impact of automation can help persuade management it’s time for a change. In this seminar, we will review an online project ...

In early 2019 the global lithium cell manufacturing capacity was estimated at 316 gigawatt-hours (GWh). China is home to 73% of this capacity, followed by the U.S., far behind in second place with 12% of global capacity. The gap has not changed much by 2022. Global capacity is projected to grow robustly ...

How can you make your facility more sustainable, efficient and safe? These are topics we'll discuss during our Clean is Changing seminar. The 5 key factors to running a safer, more sustainable and efficient cleaning program include: - Water consumption and conservation - Detergent and chemical independence - ...