Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana supports a wonderful initiative called the BackSacks program, which provides six weekend meals to children from low-income families.

In an effort to expand that program to 21 Indiana counties–an additional 7,000 BackSacks every weekend–Gleaners turned to Bastian to design and fabricate a custom assembly line to automate its previously slow, manual process.

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Today’s economic climate has put enormous pressure on companies to obtain quicker returns on their investments, so as manufacturers research and develop new material handling equipment, this issue is becoming increasingly important. Customers want solutions that offer not only a strong return on investment but do so faster than ever before.

The material handling industry is responding with new equipment, technology, and systems that enable complete supply chain visibility, thus allowing customers to see how their investments are impacting their overall operation. The following are just a few of the trends and technologies helping to make this possible.

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When you think about an Automated Guided Vehicle — what typically comes to mind? For many, it is the simple machine used to do little more than move a part or material from one defined location to the next.

While AGVs are most well-known for their use in distribution and manufacturing environments, application of the Automated Guided Vehicle has broadened during recent years to include advanced robotics technology that is no longer restricted to the industrial environment.

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3G, 3GLTE®, 4G…ugh!!! Nowadays, it seems as though anytime you turn on the television a newer version of a product you’ve JUST purchased has come out. Keeping up with the latest and greatest technologies is nothing if not frustrating.

To keep up with the rapid pace in which gadgets, software, and computer technologies advance, you’d have to scrap your equipment every 18 months! So the question becomes, how do you provide your company with equipment that is scalable but won’t be out grown in the next few years? Whether it’s a new tablet PC, smart phone, or state-of-the-art conveyor system, there are several factors that one should consider when looking into a new technology.

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Recently our team visited the Southern Wine and Spirits distribution center near Indianapolis, Ind, to see how they handle safety in their facility. As you can imagine, with the fragile nature of their products, accidents generally lead to product destruction. Combine that with the fact that many of their products cost much more per gallon then the $4.50 gasoline you’re currently putting in your car, and you can easily see why safety is critical here. Every bottle broken or box dropped directly eats away at their bottom line.

The following is list of just some of the safety solutions Southern Wine and Spirits uses to protect their workers and products…

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