DC Velocity - January 2019

The M300XL glasses feature a new 16-megapixel camera that is equipped with improved autofocus and image-stabilized performance, allowing users to more rapidly scan bar codes. According to the company, bar codes can be scanned in roughly one second, which is two to three times faster than previous Vuzix Smart Glasses devices. The M300XL glasses support a telephoto lens add-on that enables long-range scanning and even faster bar-code scanning. (Vuzix Corp., www.vuzix.com)

Hybrid carts offer dual pick faces and can serve to restock and pick orders within the same trip, saving on travel times and cost per pick. With both large and small cell sizes within the same design, hybrid carts can transport SKUs of many different sizes. The carts are lightweight, yet strong enough to hold up to 800 pounds of product. (Unex, www.unex.com)

Work assist vehicle: Crown Equipment Corp. says its Wave Work Assist Vehicle is designed with features to help users achieve a greater level of safety, efficiency, and flexibility for applications where ladders, scaffolding, and work platforms are typically used to access high places, such as those found in retail, manufacturing, and warehousing settings.

Better known as the Wave, the Crown Work Assist Vehicle is ideal for workers stocking small loads and products in busy, confined spaces, as well as for picking and order fulfillment, the manufacturer says. The Wave can travel and lift simultaneously so operators can move around a facility while raising and lowering to the appropriate heights in one smooth, seamless operation. With travel speeds of up to 5 miles an hour and maneuverability in tight spaces, the Wave can reduce downtime and increase efficiency in the workplace, the company adds.

The Wave was designed with work lights for increased visibility, strobe lights to allow for detection, and platform safety sensors and dual foot pedals to provide for safe operation. The onboard charging unit facilitates recharging using a standard power outlet. (Crown Equipment Corp., crown.com)

Smart glasses: Vuzix Corp., a supplier of smart glasses and augmented reality technology, has released its Vuzix M300XL Smart Glasses. These glasses include upgraded 2. 4 GHz Wi-Fi for better network performance and roaming support. The M300XL uses the same Android operating systems as the company’s other M-Series devices, allowing existing M-Series applications to be loaded onto the device.

The M300XL Smart Glasses come equipped with improved battery performance, providing a longer shelf life when the device is turned off or stored for an extended period of time. The external battery connection on the M300XL features a standard USB connection that can be tied directly into a hot swappable battery or an external battery pack.

CEMA BELT CONVEYORS FOR BULK MATERIALS,

7th edition

In this publication, CEMA provides basic data and fundamentals of design for application to ordinary belt conveyor problems.

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