Manual material handling (MMH) activities are often of concern when assessing job tasks for risks that have the potential to lead to musculoskeletal disorders. MMH activities usually contain ...

Conveyor belts remain important in modern manufacturing because they solve everyday operational challenges without causing ...

Traditional material handling methods include rigging materials with hooks, slings or chains. Loads, however, are at risk of shifting or coming loose. Furthermore, they are often free-swinging and ...

Technology development for “smart” forklifts and trucks that communicate with each other is underway at Rochester Institute of Technology where a team of engineers is building a next-generation ...

In recent years, industrial robotics and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) have significantly transformed material handling operations across various industries. With companies striving for greater ...

Requirements for materials handling and conveying for the food industry vary with the foods and the processing methods. With safety and hygiene being the top priorities, food and beverage companies ...