WIXOM, MI, August 2025 — ISD has launched OneTouchDistribution, a cutting-edge automation system designed to optimize order fulfillment for case, split-case, and pallet operations. By integrating state-of-the-art storage, retrieval, transportation and processing technologies, the system minimizes labor requirements, enhances accuracy, and maximizes facility space utilization.OneTouchDistribution provides a comprehensive approach to warehouse automation, offering a seamless process from inbound receipt to outbound fulfillment. The system significantly reduces labor requirements by automating receiving, storage and order processing.By leveraging advanced tracking and sequencing, OneTouchDistribution ensures 99.9% percent pick and inventory accuracy while maintaining high throughput, even during peak demand periods. The system’s high-density design allows for the storage of hundreds of thousands of cases or split-case products in a compact footprint, making it an ideal solution for facilities looking to maximize operational efficiency without expanding their physical space."OneTouchDistribution was designed with flexibility and agility at its core," said Ed Romaine, VP of Marketing at ISD. "Every operation has unique challenges, and our system adapts to those needs… whether handling cases, split-cases, or pallets. It allows businesses to scale seamlessly, adjust to shifting demand, and optimize order fulfillment without disruptions. This level of adaptability ensures our clients maintain efficiency, accuracy, and speed, even in the most dynamic distribution environments."The system automates inbound processing by receiving products through lift trucks, autonomous mobile robots, humanoids or Cobots. Once received, items are scanned, recorded, and directed into an automated storage and retrieval system that organizes and tracks each product in real time.Orders are processed based on specific sequencing and fulfillment requirements, ensuring that inventory is retrieved in the optimal sequence for downstream operations. Retrieved products are sent to fully automated or semi-automated picking stations, where they are either picked and sent to a cartonizing area for split-case processing, directly routed to a sorter for case picking or delivered to palletizing and/or an outbound staging area for final shipping.OneTouchDistribution is designed to support a wide range of industries, including food service, ecommerce, pharmaceuticals, industrial distribution, reverse logistics and third-party logistics. Its scalable architecture allows for phased implementation, enabling businesses to integrate automation at their own pace while maintaining ongoing operations.The system’s ability to handle full-case, split-case and pallet orders within a single platform adds to its versatility, making it a viable solution for distribution centers with diverse fulfillment requirements.The system also offers flexibility in order sequencing, allowing products to be picked and processed in a precise order based on weight, fragility, delivery requirements, order cut-off times, and customer preferences. Automated scanning and labeling ensure complete validation before orders leave the facility, reducing errors and increasing efficiency. Likewise, document printers and inserters can be easily integrated into the OneTouchDistribution system for increased revenue generation and reduced labor.With a focus on space optimization, the system minimizes wasted storage areas and maximizes available cubic space, creating a more efficient and cost-effective distribution process.About Integrated Systems Design - ISDIntegrated Systems Design is a comprehensive systems integrator of automated solutions for warehouses, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and wholesale applications, improving processes and productivity while reducing operational costs. Whether providing consulting services to meet current issues or developing future scalable plans to address industry challenges, ISD creates value for a broad range of industries by tailoring systems to clients' specific requirements.ISD expertise ranges from handling, storing, and picking pieces (eaches), cases, pallets, build lines, and special or custom handling solutions. Products and services include automatic storage and retrieval (ASRS), AMR, conveyor, robotics, batch stations, shuttles, pick-to-light, carousels, vertical lift modules (VLMs), controls, and software (including inventory management, WCS, WMS, and MES).ContactEd RomaineVP Marketing & Business Development215-512-2613

New cycle of the University Research Program will begin accepting funding proposals in October 2026GREENE, N.Y., September 29, 2026 — Since 2016, the University Research Program has funded projects from over 30 leading universities across North America driving the next generation of technology for the supply chain, logistics and material handling industries, drawing synergies and collaboration between collegiate research and The Raymond Corporation. Previous grant recipients have explored topics such as flexibility in logistics systems and automation; virtual reality (VR) and operator productivity; omnichannel facilities and vehicle routing; and robotics.Recipients of funding from the University Research Program have made headway to advancing the future of the material handling industry, impacting ways of working and optimizing operations. Dr. Michael Kuhl, professor of industrial and systems engineering, and Dr. Ehsan Rashedi, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology, spearheaded a research project with funding from the University Research Program, Impact of Human-Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) Gesture Communication. The project connected actual industry practices with human factors, ergonomics, cognitive considerations, and computer vision. The team researched warehouse communication scenarios such as how workers use horns, verbally communicate, visual signals, and informal gestures, and then developed a structured gesture vocabulary covering worker intentions, commands, and bidirectional acknowledgment.“As warehouses and distribution centers continue to adopt automation, the industry needs communication methods that feel natural to workers while remaining reliable for autonomous systems,” said Dr. Kuhl and Dr. Rashedi. “This project provides an important step in that direction by helping establish a structured gesture vocabulary and a rigorous methodology for evaluation performance in realistic operating environments. The insights and data generated through this work have the potential to support future communication standards and help create more reliable and predictable interactions between people and autonomous mobile robots.”The University Research Program is announcing a new cycle timeline to align with the university academic year. Now accepting proposals beginning on October 1, 2026, the 2026-2027 funding cycle will have final applications due by February 28, 2027. Announcements for selected project proposals will be shared in May 2027.  The Raymond Corporation created the University Research Program to empower professors and student researchers to apply their engineering and technical research to discover cutting-edge solutions for the material handling industry.The sponsored research program will award grant funding up to $500,000. Selected proposals may receive total financial support of up to $250,000 for one year of research. Open to North American universities, the program will evaluate proposals based on innovation, feasibility and potential for future commercial application.“The material handling industry is an ever-evolving landscape and looks to the next generation of leaders to shape the future of our industry,” said Joe Weiss, advanced research manager, The Raymond Corporation. “As we enter our next cycle of investing in research from academic institutions across North America, we are eagerly anticipating seeing the ways in which researchers look to address our industry’s biggest challenges. Our steadfast commitment to the University Research Program reflects our dedication to the advancement of the material handling industry.”The 2027 submission timeline for proposals to continue advancing the supply chain, logistics and material handling industries is as follows: October 1, 2026: Request for proposals opens. December 31, 2026: Concept paper due. February 28, 2027: Application deadline. May 2027: Selected projects announced.The key research areas for the 2027 funding cycle are:Future of Logistics Designing Intuitive and Adaptive Human–Machine Interfaces for Future Operators Reliable Embedded AI for Real-Time Vehicle Awareness, Decision Support, Task Execution, and Vehicle ControlImproving Material Handling Component and Vehicle-level Prognostics & Remaining Useful Life Resilient and Reconfigurable Warehouse Automation AI-Era Cybersecurity and Resilience for Connected and Automated Material Handling Systems Applied Evaluation of High-Value Humanoid Robotics Applications in Material Handling Topical areas of interest may include but not limited to: Order and piece picking Exception handling and replenishment Handling irregular or variable-size loads Trailer/container unloading Evaluation against AMRs, robotic arms, conventional automation and human laborTruck and Operation Evolution Interoperability & Orchestration of Connected Material Handling with Intermittent Connectivity Operator Assist and Situational Awareness Advanced Perception, Sensor Fusion & Contextual Warehouse Forklift or Fleet Operation Predictive Risk Mitigation in Defined Mixed Human-Manual-Autonomous Material Handling Environments Topical areas of interest may include but not limited to: Blind intersections Aisle entry/exit Pedestrian crossings Loading/unloading docks Manual/autonomous truck interactions Reversing, turning, congestion, and shared workspacesTo learn more about the University Research Program, including information on previously funded projects and how to apply, visit UniversityResearchProgram.com. For more information about The Raymond Corporation, visit raymondcorp.com.About The Raymond CorporationThe Raymond Corporation, a Toyota group company, is a leading global provider of best-in-class material handling products and intelligent intralogistics solutions. Built on principles of innovation and continuous improvement for over 100 years, Raymond’s integrated automation, telematics, virtual reality and advanced energy solutions provide ways to optimize operations and bring warehouse and distribution operations to a new level of performance. Raymond® electric forklift trucks are engineered to achieve increased productivity and efficiency and are designed to provide ecological and economic benefits. Raymond delivers solutions to material handling and logistics markets in North America and globally. Combining operational excellence, award-winning innovation and world-class global customer support, we work together to run better, manage smarter and keep our customers always on. For more information, visit raymondcorp.com and follow us on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.Raymond® is a U.S. trademark of The Raymond Corporation. ©2026 The Raymond Corporation. All rights reserved.ContactElizabeth BuzaThe Raymond Corporationelizabeth.buza@raymondcorp.com607-343-0845

Turnkey automation solution adapts to today's operations while scaling for tomorrow's growthSAN ANTONIO, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Plus One Robotics, a leader in AI-powered robotic vision for material handling, in partnership with beRobox, a specialist in modular mobile robotics, today announced the launch of DepalOne, a turnkey depalletizing solution designed to bring fast, flexible automation to modern warehouses without the need for facility modifications or extended downtime.Seen at both ProMat and Automate this spring, DepalOne combines beRobox's portable hardware with Plus One's AI-driven PickOne™ vision system to deliver an immediately deployable, fully integrated automation cell. Leveraging the Paltz system as its foundation, the duo has incorporated the PickOne vision suite to enhance the hardware's capabilities, creating a dynamic, flexible palletizing and depalletizing cell. The system is built to handle real-world complexity—including mixed, rainbow, and single-SKU pallets—while offering a clear, scalable path as operations evolve.While named for its depalletizing focus, DepalOne reflects a broader evolution: Plus One Robotics has expanded its PickOne offerings to support customers with a range of needs, from simple to complex. With PickOne Lite, PickOne Core, and PickOne Pro, customers can now choose a streamlined, lower-cost vision option and scale up or down as their operational demands change."DepalOne brings the power of our vision system to a much wider range of users, not just the most complex, high-end operations," said Shaun Edwards, co-founder and CTO at Plus One Robotics. "For a long time, advanced robotic vision came priced at a single premium price, requiring months of customization. Now, operators can confidently automate using a reliable, easy-to-deploy system that handles everyday variability, like a reversed pallet, without all the headaches."Following growing demand for turn-key solutions, Plus One Robotics and beRobox took steps to standardize the DepalOne offering and bring it to market as a unified product. Offering a scalable, plug-&-play system that solves labor shortages, ergonomic risks and packaging variability. This enables warehouse operators to deploy automation - within weeks - with confidence and "go live" on day one.DepalOne helps you move beyond just mixed-SKU palletizing, with flexible configurations to support a variety of real-world automation needs: Depalletizing Cell: Efficiently handle diverse packages and containers while seamlessly navigating production exceptions for single SKU, mixed and/or rainbow pallets. Pal & Depal Combo Cell: Single unit for both palletizing and depalletizing—perfect for dock doors, cross-docking operations, or rapid repalletizing with a single cell. Depal/Repal System: Complete solution for depal-to-order, relabeling, and pallet rebuilding for new store footprints, custom shipping, or updated labeling requirements, including rejection and recirculation flows.The system delivers 500-700 packages per hour with 70-pound capacity, up to 98" palletizing height, and nine cycles/minute with dual pallet locations."There's a real need for automation that meets operators where they are—not just in terms of cost and complexity, but in how quickly they can get up and running," said David Demers, CEO of beRobox. "This solution is about enabling progress without disruption. When technology works out of the box and grows with you, that's when automation really delivers."DepalOne is now offered in scalable tiers, with the ability to pair with a corresponding PickOne vision package so you can choose the level that best fits your operation's needs and complexity: Cobot: Fast-track deployment in just 4 weeks, handling up to 500 packages per hour (PPH) Industrial Robot: Deployed in 8 weeks, delivering throughput of more than 650 PPHPlus One Robotics continues to support integrators in developing and deploying custom depalletizing cells. These tailored solutions typically take 20 weeks to deploy but are capable of 1,000+ PPH with compatible items.To learn more about DepalOne, visit www.plusonerobotics.com/depaloneAbout Plus One RoboticsPlus One Robotics provides the industry's fastest and most reliable AI-enabled robotic manipulation platform for warehouse automation. Founded in 2016 by computer vision and robotics industry experts, Plus One Robotics's intelligent solutions combine computer vision, AI and supervised autonomy (human-in-the-loop) to pick parcels and apparel for leading logistics and e-commerce organizations in the Global 100.  Plus One Robotics is headquartered in San Antonio with offices in Boulder and a presence in Europe. Visit www.plusonerobotics.com for more information, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.ContactZoe HamiltonPANBlast for Plus One Roboticsplus-one-robotics@panblastpr.com

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