Tag: Automation
RMH Systems Not-So-Open House Recap
Quick Hits: 20,000 Sq. Ft. Warehouse 3 RMH Robotics Systems 10 Robots 4 FANUC Demo Units Variety of Material Handling & Packaging Equipment Last month, RMH Systems put on our first not-so-open house in our robotics warehouse in Waukee, IA. This open house provided customers the opportunity to see our facility, meet our team, and Read more…
5 Reasons to Consider the LR 35 VBM
5 Reasons to Consider the LR 35 VBM A LR 35 Vertical Buffer Module (VBM) is an enclosed tote-based delivery system. It consists of a multi-segment shelving system with an aisle in the middle, where a moveable mast with a telescopic gripper operates. The unit controller sets the gripper in motion picking up a discrete Read more…
How Distribution Center Conveyor Systems Help Maximize Order Fulfillment
Find the Best Conveyor System for Your Distribution Center Automation As e-commerce sales continue to grow with consumers staying at home, manufacturing deadlines have become tighter and more demanding, putting extra pressure on production and the overall efficiency of distribution centers. Keep up with customer demands by finding the right distribution center conveyor system for Read more…
How to Reduce Warehouse Costs with Automated Systems
Labor, real estate, and safety are among the largest cost drivers that impact the operational budget of a production facility. Recently, companies have been turning to automation as a way to combat these costs. Here are some ways automation can help cut warehouse costs. LABOR Problems: Unreliable, Unsafe & Cost Inefficient Production processes and manufacturing Read more…
The Combination of Material Handling and Packaging Automation Helps eCommerce Companies Meet Rising Demand
By 2021, more than 2.1 billion shoppers are expected to purchase goods and services online1. And by 2023 eCommerce is expected to double in worth to over $6.5 trillion1. For companies with traditional material handling and packaging processes, an increase in demand can cause major headaches and can lead to serious problems in their distribution Read more…
Mark Cuban: Robotics Will Be The Anchor of American Manufacturing 2.0
‘Agile’ is a word that Mark Cuban used a lot during his interview with Breitbart last week. He noted that in order to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, companies would need to be agile and quick on their ‘feet’. Cuban suggested that industries, manufacturing specifically, will completely change – production will shift domestically, and we need Read more…
Why Companies are Moving to Custom
More and more companies are promoting their custom-built product lines, and with good reason. Being able to find a product that fills your specific needs is more important than ever during this age of real-time analytics and interconnected warehouses. At RMH Systems, we are proud to offer the experience of specialized engineers who can help Read more…
What is Automated Machine Tending?
In the workforce today, finding qualified workers is becoming harder and harder, which is why companies are beginning to introduce robots into their facilities. One application in many facilities is machine tending, where an operator loads raw material continuously into a machine tool, executes its program, and then removes each finished part until that particular Read more…
Top Supply Chain Innovations of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, we can begin to look back on the past year and identify some industry trends. Here are some of the top supply chain innovations of the past year. Robotics Robotics is the most innovative sector of the supply chain industry because there are no limits to what they Read more…
5 Reasons Why Companies Are Using Conveyor
In the age of automation, companies are constantly looking for ways to automate their warehouse processes. Conveyors can be used in almost any process from liquid filling to packaging, and as tech changes as too does conveyor capabilities. Here are 5 reasons companies are turning to conveyors in their warehouses. 1. Movement of Goods Become Read more…