Inbound Logistics | July 2022

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for primary packaging, food and beverage, and CPG applications, the 40-inch- by-48-inch P3 pallet integrates with manual and automatic materials handling equipment. > Zebra Technologies introduced the ET4x series, rugged tablets for a wide range of use cases for delivery drivers, retail associates, and fulfillment personnel. The ET4x series features a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera to capture photos for proof of condition, while the 5-megapixel front-facing camera supports video calls. An integrated 2D scanner enables fast barcode data capture. > The new EC-Polar series mobile powered cart from Newcastle Systems has a battery that can last up to 16+ hours in temperatures as low as -4 degrees Fahrenheit, making it ideal for cold chain applications.

unobstructed access to loads from all four sides. Once loaded, the hydraulic lift table can be positioned to any height up to 35.4 inches. > Kassow Robots , a developer of 7-axis cobots, partnered with BlueBay Automation , an industrial automation solutions provider, to extend its reach in the United States and provide companies with Kassow’s product portfolio and BlueBay’s integration capabilities. The KR series of 7-axis lightweight cobots provides a reach of about 3–6 feet and payloads around 11–40 pounds for applications such as pick-and-place, quality inspection, and palletizing. > The new P3 pallet from ORBIS is a reusable plastic pallet with a low-profile 5.1-inch height; it can be double-stacked in racking systems and maximizes truckload space. Designed

operations handling many different products in short batches, it offers a pattern generator to optimize the processing of boxes. When equipped with a 3D product scanner, the system can operate autonomously.

> The new BG Line Sorter from BEUMER increases the handling mix of materials handling operations by utilizing active slat-belt technology and offering the handling capabilities of a high-speed, cross-belt sorter. With the ability to be reconfigured, the BEUMER system offers scalability and uses low-friction components. > Panasonic Connect North America unveiled the TOUGHBOOK 40, a rugged, modular laptop for mobile workers. About one pound lighter than the previous generation despite having a larger display, the laptop offers multiple cellular and connectivity options

 ZLS Series Floor Height Lift Tables from Southworth have a pan- style platform that, when lowered, sits nearly flush to the floor, allowing them to be loaded and unloaded with a standard hand pallet truck. Designed for forklift- free loading and unloading, ZLS Lifts give workers

and increases usability for workers in industrial environments. > The new Palletizer Highrunner HR9 from Qimarox automates

> The MX2 and MXL Series 4-wheel electric pneumatic forklifts from Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Group —the manufacturer and provider of UniCarriers Forklifts across North, Central, and South America—range from 5,000 to 12,000 pounds in capacity. These battery-powered forklifts are now available to all UniCarriers brand dealers across North and South America, as well as the Caribbean. They provide visibility as a result of their optimized mast, steering wheel, inclined and narrow dashboard, and counterweight design.

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