Skokie, IL -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/02/2011 -- Elettric 80 (http:/www.elettric80.com) is unique in the material handling industry because of this important investment in developing a “standard” product line. The company will also share Warehouse Optimizer software. Elettric 80 is a global provider of end-of-line automation solutions designed to increase operational efficiency for high volume Consumer Products manufactures.
The current issue of AutomationMedia.com includes a feature article titled, “Automated Guided Vehicles” by leading manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler. The full feature can be read at: http://www.AutomationMedia.com/content/material-handling-automation.
According to Cutler, “Perhaps the automation solutions for material handling in the food sector carries the most unique requirements for palletizing robots, stretch wrapping equipment, labeling systems, pallet control systems and laser-guided automatic vehicles.
Software must include automation for scheduling, routing, monitoring and visualization of the complete end-of-line process. The food sector's special requirements for hygiene, safety, and data tracking is a leading consideration of technology system designs for food safety and quality.”
The key strength of Elettric 80 lies in the company’s concept Freeway. A highly flexible system for material handling using palletizing robots and laser automated guided vehicles (LGV/AGV), high speed wrappers (Silkworm) and a pallet control system, that links to a state-of-the-art WMS (Warehouse Management System). All Elettric 80 products are designed for integration into the Freeway System with the aim of providing a complete solution for end-of-line automation. The unparalleled flexibility and reliability of the Freeway System has proven to be a powerful tool for users that require effective end of line handling. The Freeway System also includes a number of benefits including low maintenance cost, quick return on investment, an immediate improvement in overall performance, real-time checks on load data, safer work environment, rapid installation and simple expansion procedures.
Elettric 80’s production facilities and head offices are located in Viano, close to Bologna in Italy. U.S. offices are located in Skokie, IL with a full team of experts prepared to service the North American market where the company is experiencing dramatic growth.
Elettric 80
http://us.elettric80.com
Katherine Roche
e80.usa@elettric80.it
1 847 329 7717