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Sixty-one of the top 100 North American auto suppliers call Michigan home. Some of the businesses likely to review the merits of VGVs in 2016 include Home Depot, CVS, and Lowe's.

Seegrid, the pioneer and leader in three-dimensional vision navigation, recently released an eBook addressing the use of big data in the automotive industry. Automotive manufacturers ahead of the Industry 4.0 curve have embraced big data and flexibility within their plants as a means of innovating ahead of the competition.

One of the country's leading power tool review magazines, TOOLBUSINESS+HIRE has now launched reviews for Mitre Saw Magic, Metabo KGSV 72 Xact SYM, on their website. Easy to set and adjust, this latest saw has accurate designs and can save a lot of time on angles and mitres. The Metabo KGSV 72 Xact SYM features a motor head, 1.5 KW motor, guide rail set up, foldable carry handle, etc., and is sure to provide a helping hand to professionals making it easier to carry out sophisticated tasks. The expert knowledge that this well-known online publication has provided for Mitre Saw Magic will help professionals make the right choices for their different building and DIY jobs.

Hytrol, based in Jonesboro, AR, is seeking a maintenance controls position. The essential job functions include troubleshooting CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) and PLC (Programmable Logic Control) equipment; performing electrical work including high voltage; performing general maintenance of manufacturing equipment; performing general maintenance of building and grounds; and installing new equipment and technology.

Seegrid, the pioneer and leader in vision-based autonomous industrial vehicles, announced today that the company has raised approximately $12M of equity capital from Giant Eagle, its majority shareholder, and several other existing and new investors, and has a commitment for an additional $13M from Giant Eagle.

Hytrol, manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions attributes integration partners like HCM Systems critical to the company's success. Hytrol's unique relationship with integration partners allows the company to provide great advantages to the customer with local service.

Reliable guiding of data, energy and media at 6 m/s and up to 100 metres in length in the most confined spaces – this achievement, designed as a complete and compact energy supply system, belongs to the advanced micro flizz from the Cologne-based motion plastics specialist igus. It consists of a plastic energy chain, flexible chainflex cables for movements with very tight bending radii and an aluminium housing. At the 2016 Logimat, Hall 3, Stand C51, igus presents the space-saving micro flizz MF10, which can be used, for example, for longitudinal travels in storage and retrieval machines.

The workplace ambience is changing and with it furniture design. Today, modern office furniture is characterised by flexibility and increasing electrification. For these applications, the motion plastics specialist igus provides the ZF14 energy chain, with cables guided safely and unobtrusively on the furniture.

Seegrid, the pioneer and leader in three-dimensional vision navigation, recently released an eBook addressing the use of big data in the automotive industry. Automotive manufacturers ahead of the Industry 4.0 curve have embraced big data and flexibility within their plants as a means of innovating ahead of the competition.

Seegrid, the pioneer and leader in vision-based autonomous industrial vehicles, announced that the Pittsburgh Technology Council has named it a Tech 50 Awards Finalist for Manufacturing Innovator of the Year.

Hytrol, manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions attributes integration partners like Global Industrial critical to the company's success. Hytrol's unique relationship with integration partners allows the company to provide great advantages to the customer with local service.

Seegrid, the pioneer and leader in vision-based autonomous industrial vehicles, is the key to increased productivity for Giant Eagle. The retailer uses Seegrid vision-guided, autonomous vehicles to increase productivity at distribution centers was recently profiled in NetworkWorld magazine.

David Peacock, president of Hytrol Conveyors, was recently quoted in Robotics and Automation News. According to Peacock, "A material handling system is a huge investment and often establishes the performance capabilities of the organization. Consequently, experience and communication are key attributes to look for when choosing a partner that will aid you in designing and implementing the appropriate solution for your business. The right integration partner has the experience in your application and is a strong communicator. They must be if they are going to be your point person, your translator, your expert, and your teammate."

Seegrid, the pioneer and leader in three-dimensional vision navigation, recently released an eBook addressing the use of big data in the automotive industry. Automakers are beginning to feel the effects of an increasingly competitive market as an influx of tech companies enter the automotive game, embracing big data to solve and identify problems, and touting a "fail fast" mentality that enables the quick production of innovative new products.

Earlier this year, Magline, best known for two-wheel aluminum hand trucks used in the route distribution industry, solved the tire lifting challenge with LiftPlus. The all-in-one lift, transporter, and positioner is a workforce multiplier that kicks in productivity with no need for special training or licensing. It is the lean and ergonomic answer to moving heavy tires. LiftPlus was designed for ease of use and to keep workers on the job and free from injuries; lifting 350 pounds easily with an all-metal frame platform and a screw-driven lift that delivers smooth precision that hydraulics or chains just cannot match.

Hytrol, manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions attributes integration partners like Gateway Engineering critical to the company's success. Hytrol's unique relationship with integration partners allows the company to provide great advantages to the customer with local service.

Jim Rock, Seegrid's CEO, recently discussed the banner year in automotive manufacturing with over 17.5 million vehicles sold in the U.S. That doesn't mean the industry is without challenges, though. Automakers are beginning to feel the effects of an increasingly competitive market as an influx of tech companies enter the automotive game, embracing big data to identify and solve problems, and touting a "fail fast" mentality that enables the quick production of innovative new products.

Hytrol is a proud member of MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association). MHEDA is the only trade association dedicated solely to improving the proficiency of the independent material handling equipment distributor. MHEDA represents all segments of the material handling industry and offers industry specific business training and resources to help maintain and strengthen your company. MHEDA is your direct connection to the Material Handling Industry's hottest trends, newest products, best management training workshops and represents a wealth of resources for all material handling businesses.

Jim Rock, Seegrid CEO, recently authored an article discussing the future of vision guided vehicles in the age of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The article, titled "How VGVs Play in the IIoT World," was featured in IoT Now magazine.

MHI recently interviewed Hytrol's Chris Glenn, Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering, who won the 2016 MHI YPN Mentor Award. This award was given to Glenn as someone who instills and nurtures talent, advocates for employees, is a positive and inspiring role model, and offers professional guidance. Glenn received the award at the MODEX Industry Night in April 2016.

Large building companies across the globe need professional and high quality equipment to perform any operations and cope with a variety of tasks. With Technokran, purchasing, servicing and using this kind of equipment will no longer be a problem.

Seegrid, the pioneer and leader in vision-based autonomous industrial vehicles, announced the addition of Pete Chryplewicz to the Company's strategic account sales team Chryplewicz was profiled in the Material Handling Wholesaler magazine. Chryplewicz will be heading up the important Detroit, Michigan robotics leadership initiative.

Hytrol, manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions attributes integration partners like Electro Mechanical Handling critical to the company's success. Hytrol's unique relationship with integration partners allows the company to provide great advantages to the customer with local service.

Klarm specializes in creating precision machining parts, prototypes and components. Most manufacturing companies of today are turning to precision milling parts. The reason is simple: numerous products are made using these parts. Since not all companies can afford them, outsourcing is the only option for them. Let's find out how the desired parts are made through precision milling with ease.

Topper Tube, a new division of Topper Industrial, offers a full line of roller conveyors to meet a variety of needs. Topper Tube is an adaptable tube & joint material handling system for lean manufacturing initiatives. The system components consist of tubes, joints, and specially designed accessories. The system can be ever-changing and provides optimal flexibility line side.