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Intralogistics
Intralogistics Logistics oversees the material flow from factory to warehouse to final assembly, meaning it is in charge of the transportation and storage of goods. It is specifically in charge of transporting goods from point A to point B in
The Kit Cart Solution
Kit Cart Solutions Thousands of kit carts from Jtec are used throughout many industries making it one of our top-selling products. Our kit cart offers countless configurations, ranging from small parts to larger, more robust items. From clean room settings,
CarryMatic Autonomous Carts & Seegrid AMR’s
Autonomous Carts and AMR Integration The material handling industry is changing forever as more and more companies are turning towards autonomous intralogistics systems to help cut down costs and increase efficiency. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR’s), like the Seegrid Palion™ Tow
Transporting Data Servers
Dangers of Data Servers According to the National Safety Council, more than 100,000,000 production days are lost each year due to work injuries. In the Data Center Industry, this is a frequent occurrence when trying to move heavy servers. The average
CarryMatic System Showcased at Modex with Seegrid
The manufacturing and supply chain community united for a return to in-person trade shows with a record-setting MODEX event. Roughly 37,047 visitors connected with over 857 exhibitors across 405,000 square feet. The event took place at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center.
5 Mother Daughter Tugger Carts Solutions
5 Mother-Daughter Cart Solutions with CarryMore The CarryMore mother-daughter cart system works with any tugger or AGV on the market. Lifting the daughter cart off the ground for transport gives the operator better ergonomic handling when loading, unloading, and pushing
How CarryMatic’s Autonomous Transfer Works
5 facts about CarryMatic autonomous transfer cart system The CarryMatic power conveyor system works as a series of components that includes carts, stations, and a supervisor software to complete autonomous transfers. 1. Integrates with your AGV Compatible with almost any
CarryMatic Applications
CarryMatic CarryMatic is Jtec’s newest and most innovative product line. It is an automated material movement system consisting of powered roller carts, line-side transfer stations, proprietary supervisor software, along with hitch & station controls. Jtec offers single-bay carts that provide
Unique Solutions: Jtec’s Order Picker Attachment
Order Picker Attachment In this article, we explore how Jtec’s Order Picker Attachment increases ergonomics, decreases waste, and reduces maintenance costs on carts in vertical picking applications. Manufacturing facilities and warehouses are constantly looking for unique avenues to reduce waste,
What are AGV Carts?
What are AGV and AGV Carts? Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) are portable load carriers that manoeuver throughout the floor of a facility without an onboard operator. As a result, these robots operate most commonly by following marked lines or wires
Four Benefits of Material Handling Carts
Four Benefits of Material Handling Carts Every facility’s workflow is different. Some require equipment such as tilt tables, conveyors, and pallet positioners which can help to reduce costs and improve efficiency. But the equipment that is most commonly found throughout
Lean Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing, in simple terms, is a practice that focuses on eliminating waste while maximizing productivity. One of the main goals is to identify what adds value and to remove anything that doesn’t add value. It was inspired
Mapping Material Movement
Why Mapping Material Movements Matters It is not uncommon for any of us at Jtec Industries to stand with a LEAN Specialist or Manufacturing Engineer on a walkway overlooking the hectic pace of an operation below. Most often, our perch
Bi-Directional Daughter Carts
Jtec Industries Bi-Directional Daughter Carts If you find yourself with the dilemma of reduced aisle space and see the difficulty in maneuvering a standard center steer or rear steer cart in a given area, fear not! Jtec’s bi-directional daughter carts
Plan for Every Part Pt.1
Lean Manufacturing – Plan For Every Part A Plan for Every Part (PFEP) is a material flow plan that includes specific data on every part number coming from suppliers and every finished good SKU going to a customer. This information
Tugger Cart Connection Methods
Strengths and Weaknesses of Industrial Cart Connection Methods Ball Hitch & Coupler Strengths: Secure connection: The ball joint is secured by a lever which locks the coupler in place. The lever is also then locked in place with a wire-lock
5 Facts You DON’T Know About CarryMatic
5 facts about CarryMatic power conveyor tugger cart system The CarryMatic autonomous transfer cart system works as a series of components that includes carts, stations, and a supervisor software to complete material transfers. Here are five facts about Jtec’s CarryMatic
Tugger Cart Steering Systems
Tugger Cart Steering “There’s no way that train of carts will make THAT turn!” Have you ever thought that? Many assumptions made about tugger cart steering and what makes them effective at handling turns. Let’s explore that. To properly understand,
Push Assist, An Ergonomic Solution
Push Assist With The MoveMore-40 – An ergonomic solution. Jtec Industries carts with premium casters are one of the easiest carts in the industry to push. That said, when heavy loads are involved you should consider using the MoveMore-40 Push
Social Distance and Material Movement
Safe Practices in a Pandemic With all the changes forced upon us due to the Covid19 Pandemic, a proven lean “Best Practice” that has always provided benefits of improved safety, efficiency, and an increased bottom line can now also provide
