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The Big Man Can’t Shoot
The Big Man Can’t Shoot

I have been walking a lot lately. Some days listening to music just doesn’t cut it and I turn to podcasts. One of my favorites is “Revisionist History” by Malcolm Gladwell (of the book Outliers fame). He examines interesting items from the past and sees how they have stood up to the test of time, then challenges our perceptions of what really

December 12, 2018
Sneaker Net
Sneaker Net

When will the bandwidth of the internet surpass that of FedEx?

September 14, 2018
The Autobahn Equivalence
The Autobahn Equivalence

I recently traveled to Germany to attend a material handling trade show.  Due to the quirky economics of air travel, I had to get there a day early to avoid a “stupid insane” ticket price as opposed to the “normally exorbitant” price we pay Delta here in Cincinnati.  A light bulb in my head went off and the idea of taking advantage of

July 16, 2018
Tax Incentive on Automation Equipment
Tax Incentive on Automation Equipment

You have two opportunities to save money right now with the purchase of a motorized drive roller (MDR) system.  You’ll not only see a significant reduction in energy consumption from your conveyor system, you’ll also benefit from the hefty tax deductions you can take on capital expenditures through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of

May 16, 2018
Not Your Father's Accumulation Conveyor
Not Your Father's Accumulation Conveyor

Back in your dad’s day – decades ago depending on your age, the accumulation conveyor systems had issues! They used air pressure and spring-loaded mechanical product sensor bars to move product along the rollers – a single point drive train was utilized to make the whole thing work

May 16, 2018
Flexible Zone Recognition
Flexible Zone Recognition

know what you thinking. What in the world is Flexible Zone Recognition and why do I need it for my conveyor? Well, let me tell you.

May 16, 2018

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