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We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. Konecranes consistently sets the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way.With our knowledge, products, services and solutions we play a critical role in the handling of materials and goods essential for people, while also ensuring the preservation of scarce resources and reduction of emissions. We create value for our stakeholders on multiple fronts: through circular economy, digitalization and our deeply rooted safety culture.Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. Konecranes consistently sets the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That’s why, with around 16,500 professionals in over 50 countries, Konecranes is trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. Konecranes shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki (symbol: KCR).The world faces the challenge of providing materials and goods that are essential for people, while preserving scarce resources and limiting emissions, and business has a central role in solving this challenge.As an industry leader, Konecranes is perfectly placed to meet this challenge: We support our customers’ operations with innovative solutions that enhance their productivity, lower their emissions and drive their business forward.We start from a position of unique strength, with a track record of success and innovation that stretches back over 100 years. Today Konecranes is the world leader in servicing lifting equipment – both its own and its competitors’ – and in industrial cranes, and our ports and terminals offering is the deepest and widest in the industry.This strength reflects the power of our people and their proven ability to innovate and deliver: Konecranes also owns the largest patent portfolio in its industry."We are shaping the next generation of material handling for a smarter, safer and better world."
Since our inception in 1946, Itoh Denki has been creating solutions to make material handling hassle-free. In 1975, we developed the motor driven roller (MDR) for conveyor systems and in 1986 we developed the first brushless DC powered roller, the Power Moller® 24, which included the roller's motor and gearbox set inside its tube, creating an energy efficient solution for our customers. In 1996, Itoh Denki USA Inc. opened its doors to provide MDR material handling solutions to customers in the North and South American market. Today, our MDRs are available in multiple different diameters and can be equipped with an endless amount of options in order to fit virtually any application. We also offer conveyor modules for sortation solutions using no pneumatics. Our mission is to continue to pioneer the MDR market with quality existing products as well as with new and exciting innovations for a hassle-free material handling experience.
ADVANCED Motion Controls® (AMC) designs, manufactures and supplies high performance motor controllers and motor drivers for the material handling, mobility and automation industries. Our products are ideally suited for warehouse and factory applications including Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), electric fork lifts, loaders, robotic platforms, delivery vehicles and other electric mobility systems. We have hundreds of motor drivers to choose from capable of driving a wide range of motor types and size ranges. Our motor controllers are designed to easily integrate with your motor, your feedback, your surrounding control architecture and network in order to afford you the flexibility to design your system using the best-in-breed components from different manufacturers.
TR Electronic is a team of measurement and positioning experts dedicated to enhancing your industrial operations. We provide many products and new technologies for your specific needs. Our solutions help solve complex problems. They are reliable, even in tough conditions. This includes extreme temperatures, shock, vibration, and exposure to chemicals or steam. We have a full set of modern tools. This includes rotary encoders, sensors, linear transducers, lasers, ultrasonic devices, string encoders, and other common sensors. We want to provide you with the best solutions for your important business applications. We combine our innovative motion feedback technology and products to meet your business needs.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin — February 13th, 2023 — Milwaukee Electronics and subsidiary Automation Controls Group is excited to introduce its line of UniDrive® ZoneLogix® and ZoneLogix ®PRO zero pressure accumulation (ZPA)/ZLP) controllers, which provide end-users, systems integrators, and conveyor OEMs with the advantages of ZPA/ZLP with or without PLC interface.Designed to operate seamlessly with the UniDrive® flagship line of Brushless DC conveyor motors, the ZoneLogix® controller line provides a new level of product and zoned-system control, without the need to directly wire PLCs to each zone.The UniDrive® line of motors has been in use in the material handling industry for over a decade. Select conveyor OEMs have selected UniDrive® motors because they offer the best in reliability and design freedom, providing unprecedented flexibility in system application and manufacturing lead time. The UniDrive® motor has just one moving part, operates almost silently and achieves a superb torque-to-speed performance curve. With no maintenance required, low energy usage and more than 250,000 hours of drive bearing life expectancy, UniDrive® is the motor of choice for visionary conveyor owners that value long-term reliability.“For integrators building large-scale conveyor systems, UniDrive® motors and ZoneLogixTM controls offer plug-and-play simplicity.” said Mike Allen, Director of Sales-Material Handling. “With simplified in-rail mounting and a motor containing just one moving part for all conveyor widths, UniDrive® is designed to take up less space, is easy to install and requires no motor upkeep. Use it with any conveyor system and benefit from zero maintenance, extreme long life and highest design flexibility in its category.”UniDrive® motors provide more than ten times the design life of ordinary motor driven rollers (MDRs), making UniDrive® ideal for quality-conscious and cost-conscious conveyor designers and OEM manufacturers. The patented UniDrive® Brushless DC motors, motor drives, logic controls, P3 PowerCubesTM and/or application-specific solutions are expertly integrated to address customer challenges in unit handling. When UniDrive® motors are paired with the industry-leading ZoneLogixTM ZPA/ZLP controllers, the combination provides superior performance and a very low total cost of ownership (TCO). Run LongerTM with UniDrive®.Register for PROMAT 2023 to learn more about UniDrive® motors in Chicago, Illinois. PROMAT expects “…over 900 or the world’s leading manufacturers and supply chain providers under one roof.”About Automation Controls GroupFounded in 1995, Automation Controls Group (ACG) provides control and automation solutions to system integrators and original equipment (OEMs) with volume requirements. ACG specializes in combining its patented line of DC motors, motor drives, controls and application-specific solutions to address customer challenges in the areas of parcel, case handling, system control, speed, usage requirements and more. ACG is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. Automation Controls Group is a division of Milwaukee Electronics.About Milwaukee Electronics Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin since 1954, Milwaukee Electronics engineers, designs and manufactures electronics for the aerospace, medical, defense, manufacturing, mining, corrosion protection and material handling markets. The company operates over 135,000 square feet of manufacturing in Portland, Oregon; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Tecate, Mexico. In addition to EMS and product design and engineering services, Milwaukee Electronics offers quick-turn prototyping through its Screaming Circuits business unit.Contact:Mike Allen – Director of Sales-Material Handling Products & Serviceswww.unidrive.solutionsMike.Allen@automationcontrolsgroup.com +1 (414) 426-6539

Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, attends ProMAT 2025 with its cutting-edge wireless charging and industrial automation solutions. These innovations, which are designed to boost intelligence, efficiency, and safety in warehouses and logistics operations across North America, include the new MOOVbase Multi-port Charging System for small logistics vehicles and battery swap stations. The functional safety certified A3-EP servo drive and AX-5 controller, which are ideal for the wide range of load capacity requirements in smart warehouses, are also a key highlight this year.Dave Morse, Vice President of Industrial and Automation at Delta Electronics (Americas), says, “With strong R&D capabilities and insights accumulated from 30 years of experience in vertical integration, Delta is poised to empower customers with comprehensive solutions covering from warehouse vehicle charging and powering, conveyor automation, to real-time cross-plant monitoring.”“Delta is driving the future of warehouse automation,” says Daniel Doerflinger, General Manager of Delta Energy System’s Industrial and Medical Business Unit. “Our comprehensive portfolio, featuring industry leading charging solutions like MOOVair and MOOVbase alongside our advanced robotics and sensor technologies, empowers businesses to build smarter, greener, and more reliable supply chains. From seamless wireless charging for entire fleets to precise collaborative robots and advanced sensor technology, Delta is providing the technologies needed to optimize logistics for tomorrow.”Featured Solutions at ProMat 2025:MOOVbase Multi-port Charging System: Simultaneous Charging of up to Three VehiclesMaking its debut at ProMat 2025, the MOOVbase Multi-port Charging System is designed to simplify charging infrastructure for small logistics vehicles and battery swap stations. By enabling simultaneous charging of up to three vehicles or batteries with different voltage levels using a single AC connection, MOOVbase significantly reduces installation costs and complexity.The further models within the MOOVbase portfolio allow charging for up to 30 kW/96V at impressive charging capability of 640A at 94% efficiency, MOOVbase delivers maximum operational uptime, while advanced battery recovery modes extend battery life. Ethernet connectivity makes it easy to integrate into fleet management system. This versatile solution is tailored for modern, cost-conscious logistics environments.MOOVair Wireless Charging Systems: The Widest Portfolio of Inductive Chargers on the MarketDelta’s MOOVair Wireless Charging Systems provide seamless, automatic charging for fleets of AGVs, forklifts, and tow trucks. Offering power options from 1kW to 30kW, MOOVair supports the entire range of industrial vehicles, eliminates the need to plug in manually and reduces maintenance requirements. The flagship MOOVair 03 provides superior 3kW wireless charging performance with a charging current of up to 132 A at 24V, ensuring efficient and time-saving operations in high-demand environments. Powered by Delta’s patented PPL 1(Pad-Pad-Link) technology, MOOVair ensures reliable, interference-free communication between chargers and vehicles—even in complex logistics hubs. Unlike traditional Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, PPL operates outside busy radio spectrums and is highly resilient against environmental factors like dust and dirt, ensuring unmatched performance and reliability.AC Servo Drive A3-EP and Advanced IIoT Controller AX-5: Bolster Efficiency with High-Performance Functional SafetyPowered by the functional safety certified servo drive A3-EP and controller AX-5, Delta further unlocks warehouse efficiency and safety by combining with its wide range of motor drive systems, which offer power from 250W to 1500W. These solutions cater the wide spectrum of load capacity requirements in conveyor and AGV/AMR scenarios, satisfying the needs from heavy-duty conveyors, pallet handling AGVs to light-weight package sorting and transport vehicles. The TÜV-certified servo drive A3-EP provides comprehensive functional safety, including Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE), with precise control, high speeds, and energy efficiency. The controller AX-5, obtaining SIL3 certification, supports distributed safety control to enhance the protection of particular areas and process. Equipped with a powerful Arm Cortex 4-core processor, AX-5 enables seamless synchronization with servo drives, AC motor drives, and remote I/O modules.From Vehicles to Conveyor Tracking: Drive Productivity with Integrated SolutionsThe Conveyor Tracking System showcases Delta's strong position in vertical integration, extending beyond conveyor and vehicle power and control to include ToF-enabled robotics systems. Delta's robotics offerings, in addition to the SCARA robot displayed on-site, are complemented by the Red Dot Award-winning cobot DBot Series, with a payload capacity of up to 30 kg and a maximum reach of 1800 mm. The Time-of-Flight (ToF) Smart Camera DMV-T enables accurate object identification at high speeds with a built-in dual-core CPU boasting high accuracy (<1%), <80ms detection time, and a rugged IP67 rating. Supporting Ethernet, the DMV-T Series seamlessly integrates with Delta’s robotics solutions. Combining the highly versatile systems, Delta is able to craft tailored solutions not only for conveyor automation, but also palletizing, material handling, and packaging.Experience Delta’s Innovations at ProMat 2025Delta’s solutions on display at ProMat 2025 underscore the company’s commitment to empowering smarter, greener, and more efficient supply chains. Visit Delta’s booth at N7749 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, to experience these innovations firsthand. For more information, please visit Explore Delta’s Power and Automation Solutions at ProMAT 2025.1 For 3, 10 & 30kW modelAbout Delta Electronics (Americas)Delta Electronics (Americas) was established 38 years ago and has grown to over one thousand employees in the entire Americas region. Delta has offices, R&D centers, manufacturing, distribution and repair centers in multiple locations in the United States, Mexico and South America. In the U.S., operations are located in Fremont, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Raleigh, Boston and Detroit to better serve its diverse customer base. Outside the U.S., Delta continues to expand its Americas operations in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Canada.Delta Electronics (Americas) serves the IT, communications, industrial automation, renewable energy, lighting, power tool, automotive electric vehicle and other major industries. Products include power electronics, DC brushless fans, visual displays, industrial automation, networking products, electronic components, consumer products and energy efficient and renewable energy products. The company is always striving to define new ways to improve the energy efficiency of its products through advanced research and product development.For more information, please visit: www.delta-americas.com.About DeltaDelta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data centre infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a worldclass corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centres and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices for 12 consecutive years. In 2022, Delta was also recognized by CDP with double A List for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for the 3rd consecutive year.For detailed information about Delta, please visit: www.deltaww.com.ContactDELTA ELECTRONICS NETHERLANDS BVYalin TsaiFax: +31 (0) 20 800 39 56yalin.tsai@deltaww.com

NORD’s digital self-service tools offer a modern solution for efficient, user-friendly ordering.NORD continuously develops and improves digital solutions for their customers, providing an efficient, transparent purchasing experience. The myNORD online customer portal is designed to help customers streamline their processes, easily manage their quotes and purchases, and collaborate with colleagues. Whether you are an engineer, purchasing agent, sales representative, or aftermarket support, myNORD has a tool for every task!New Functionality for An Enhanced ExperienceThe myNORD online customer portal has expanded to become a fully-fledged e-commerce platform with over 26,500 users worldwide. It offers 24/7/365 access to customer information for flexible collaboration, unitspecific documentation, and access to NORD sales and service support. In addition, NORD has modernized the product configurator to clearly display a summary of all selection steps on one page, noting which have been completed as well as those that still require attention. Thanks to the new plausibility check, the configurator dynamically displays the options matching the entered requests and adjusts as changes are made. Additional information and explanatory texts support the user and further facilitate the configuration process. myNORD allows for the online configuration and conformity checking of NORD’s standard product portfolio (gear units, motors, and drive electronics) as well as ATEX geared motors.Maximum Efficiency and Advanced FunctionalityThe project list section in myNORD gives quick visibility to recently quoted projects, product configurations, and projects created by colleagues. Products can be configured based on previous serial numbers or by specifying performance and mechanical requirements using market and customer default settings. After a configuration is complete, it can be saved as a formal quote with account-specific pricing and then either submitted to NORD for processing or saved to the company’s project list for colleagues to review. Unit specific 2D/3D drawings can also be created directly from the project list. Documentation such as operating and maintenance manuals, spare parts lists, certificates and more can also be downloaded based on the serial number, order number, or by scanning the QR code on the unit. The user interface also offers an option to contact NORD directly through the portal if additional support is needed.Fast, Accurate Spare Parts OrderingAn additional feature of myNORD is the Spare Parts Shop. Registered users can order UNIVERSAL worm gear units, AC motors, variable frequency drives, motor starters, and replacement parts such as bearings, seals, gearing, gaskets, and more with free standard shipping on orders over $25. Parts can be easily located via existing part number, catalog search, or via serial number lookup. The serial number lookup includes interactive unit-specific diagrams featuring a complete bill of materials with selectable parts, current availability from all U.S. facilities, pricing, and expected ship dates. After the chosen parts are added to the cart, customers can select which facility the parts will ship from as well as standard delivery or expedited delivery via NORD prepaid carriers. Additionally, cart inventories can be downloaded as a PDF, serving as a quote document with account-specific pricing.The goal of myNORD is to support customers at all stages of the ordering process when and where they need it. Whether you need product data, configurations, drawing files, order information, or pricing, myNORD is the one stop shop for project management.About NORD DRIVESYSTEMS® Group With more than 4,900 employees, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has been developing, producing, and selling drive technology for over 50 years, and it is a global leader among full-service providers in the industry. In addition to standard drives, NORD delivers application-specific designs and solutions for special requirements, such as energy-saving drives or explosion-protected systems. NORD has subsidiaries and sales partners in 80 countries worldwide. The dense sales and service network guarantees optimal availability, enabling short delivery times, and customer-oriented service. NORD produces a very diverse range of drives for torques from 88 lb-in to more than 2.5 million lb-in, provides motors in the power range of 0.16 – 1,341 hp, and manufactures frequency inverters with the required power electronics of up to 200 hp. Inverter solutions are available for conventional control cabinet installations as well as for decentralized, fully-integrated drive units. Visit nord.com.ContactNORD Gear Corp – United StatesMember of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS GroupArielle SPOTTS608-850-1444Arielle.Spotts@nord.com

Direct drive solutions offer an innovative alternative to traditional belt drives that deliver greater performance, reliability, and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).Two common types of drive solutions available on the market are direct drive solutions and belt drive solutions. With direct drives, the gear motor is directly connected to the load being driven and does notrequire additional connection components. Belt drives, in comparison, are offset from the driven load and require belts and pulleys to connect the two. They also often include a motor mount, sheaves, machineguard, and a torque arm, making them a more complicated set up than the gearbox, NEMA adapter, and motor combination of direct drives. The compact direct drives also provide higher efficiency, reliability, and safety features compared to traditional drive packages.Gear motors from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS are offered as parallel shaft and right-angle mounted direct drives for versatile installation according to application and space constraints. The gear units are manufactured with robust, one-piece UNICASE™ housings with all bearings and seal seats contained within the housing for additional protection and reliability. Bearing life is extended in this design thanks to the lack of radial loads on the motor shaft and the gearbox input shaft. NORD electric motors combine easily with their modular gear units and provide high-efficiency, high output torques, and an ample output speed range across multiple frame sizes. Variable frequency drives extend these capabilities, providing precise speed control of the drive, reducing the number of system variants, and decreasing the quantities of spare parts backstock.Direct drive systems offer improved safety over belt drives as interaction with equipment is minimized and the enclosed solution reduces the chance of injury. Belt drive systems require additional protection measures and resources for safeguarding users from their moving parts. Belts also require adjusting or replacing multiple times per year which can be dangerous if not handled properly by skilled personnel. Maintenance for NORD direct drives systems is significantly quicker, easier, and more cost effective than belt drives due to fewer wear parts and modularity. If the motor needs replacing, the old motor can simply be uninstalled, and the new one attached and connected to power. Motor replacement on belt drives, however, requires the whole system be unassembled before the new motor can be attached and the belt adjusted.Direct drive systems prove themselves to be more efficient than belt drives due to reduced mechanical friction and no belt tension reduction. Since they do not have belts, they also do not require downtime to retension the belt, achieving greater system availability. In intralogistics systems that consume a lot of energy such as conveyor operations, energy efficient direct drives with premium efficient IE5+ synchronous motors significantly reduce energy costs and system variants thanks to their constant torque even at partial load and low speed ranges.About NORD DRIVESYSTEMS®Group With more than 4,900 employees, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has been developing, producing, and selling drive technology for over 50 years, and it is a global leader among full-service providers in the industry. In addition to standard drives, NORD delivers application-specific designs and solutions for special requirements, such as energy-saving drives or explosion-protected systems. NORD has subsidiaries and sales partners in 80 countries worldwide. The dense sales and service network guarantees optimal availability, enabling short delivery times, and customer-oriented service. NORD produces a very diverse range of drives for torques from 88 lb-in to more than 2.5 million lb-in, provides motors in the power range of 0.16 – 1,341 hp, and manufactures frequency inverters with the required power electronics of up to 200 hp. Inverter solutions are available for conventional control cabinet installations as well as for decentralized, fully integrated drive units. Visit nord.com.ContactArielle Spotts608-850-1444Arielle.Spotts@nord.com
This is a paid advertisement. The new NORD high-efficiency portfolio includes the DuoDrive integrated motor and gear unit, one of the most efficient geared motors in its power class, the NORDAC ON/ON+ decentralized VFDs with flexible Ethernet interface, and IE5+ synchronous motors, offering 0.47 – 1.5 HP and 14.2 – 42.5 lb-in. of torque in a single motor frame with several industry-standard mounting options.

This is a paid advertisement. A smart value chain that seamlessly integrates and extends beyond #intralogistics is what drives modern supply chains. The Siemens digitalization technology portfolio makes end-to-end supply chain visibility possible and gives manufacturers a competitive edge without having to invest heavily in new #logistics infrastructure.

This is a paid advertisement. To help factories transition into Industry 4.0, ifm launched Moneo, the newest software platform for implementing IIoT initiatives. With 50 years of experience in the industrial automation industry, we used our expertise developing industrial hardware to build a complimentary software platform to make integration as seamless as possible. Let ifm Moneo software drive your Industry 4.0 initiatives forward by easily processing and analyzing your sensor data in real-time to monitor compressed air consumption, motor health, and changes in machine condition to improve performance.

A form of powered roller conveyor which is distinguished by a drive motor connected to a wide, flat belt which contacts the underside of the roller surface causing the rollers to rotate and move the load. The load is place directly on the belt which is supported by the rollers.

A communication medium through which motor, drives and controls receive direction over radio waves emitted from hand-held and equipment mounted transmitters.

An electric motor driven conveyor sortation device. See Pneumatic pusher .

Conveyor of any type that's movement is driven by motors and drives. Power may be electrical or pneumatic.

Magnetek’s Engineered Systems Group contributed to improving a waste-to-energy facility’s efficiency and throughput by providing a semi-automated bridge crane control system using IMPULSE variable frequency drives and new hoist motors. The system also incorporates PLCs programmed by Magnetek to meet the project’s specific requirements.

To combat that downtime in recent years, equipment manufacturers have added condition monitoring to their equipment.

The key is to learn how to access the data, which data matters, and then put it to use for your equipment and operations.

Electrical components have existed in a cabinet that exists outside of the equipment but, the cabinets do have downsides for your operations.
