New Products and Services
By Staff -- Logistics Management, 11/1/2003
Wireless data logger keeps track of equipment
The DL1300 wireless data logger (WDL) from IronRhino transmits operating data on mobile powered equipment over a two-way wireless pager network.
Run time, lift time, battery voltage, oil pressure, boom-lift override counts, and GPS location can all be collected and transmitted in virtual real time. Eight signal inputs on the WDL connect to asset sensors and the user configures them to be duration timers, event counters, or analog sensors with minimum and maximum thresholds.
GPS data can be used to "geo-fence" an asset, triggering an alarm if it is moved beyond specified boundaries.
IronRhino www.ironrhino.com 512-306-0095
NMFC update in book or electronic form
The National Motor Freight Classification book's latest update, Version 100-AD, is now available in two formats: the traditional printed version and SMC3's FastClass software version.
FastClass operates under Windows and includes a complete cross-reference to all applicable rules, notes, packaging, and carrier listings. Search results can be cut-and-pasted to bills of lading or other shipping documents.
SMC3 www.smc3.com 800-845-8090
Software shares supplier info
CatalystConnect SL facilitates electronic integration between suppliers and their customers, even those who do not use or are not capable of using electronic data interchange (EDI).
The software provides advance shipping notice and labeling capabilities via the Internet. It supports Open Application Group XML interface standards and can be integrated with any warehouse management system. Customer-specific carton shipping labels with UCC 128 bar codes and all necessary packing slips can be created via the Internet.
Catalyst International Inc. www.catalystinternational.com 800-236-4600
Optimization software handles many functions
ViaOptimize is a software suite designed to work with Provia's ViaWare warehouse management system (WMS) program.
The scheduling function takes into consideration shipping constraints such as available labor, value-added services, and transportation requirements; the capacity planner looks at work and related costs to fulfill orders and plans accordingly; a dynamic slotting function evaluates the popularity of items and makes sure they are positioned closer to the dock doors.
Provia Software www.provia.com 616-974-8689
Handheld computer for DC data collection
The MX6 is a wireless handheld computer running the Windows Pocket PC 2002 operating system. Designed for data collection applications in DCs and warehouses, it features a full alphanumeric keypad and a full-color touch screen display. Its wireless 802.11b-compliant radio integrates easily into almost any wireless local area network.
The MX6 is available with integrated imaging technology for point-and-shoot scanning of bar codes and for taking photographs.
LXE Inc. www.lxe.com 770-729-6643
Label indicators monitor shipment tipping
Attached to the outside of a shipping container, standard Tiltwatch label indicators show bright red if the container tips more than 80 degrees during shipping. They are automatically armed when in-stalled, activate only when shipments are tilted, and cannot be rearmed or reset. Tiltwatch Plus consists of three registers: one indicating starting angle, one that registers the exact level of tilting, and a third that indicates if a container was completely overturned.
Shockwatch www.shockwatch.com 800-527-9497
Electric pallet for industrial and commercial use
The EME 30 is an electric walkie with AC travel drive and low-hinged handle that gives the operator an unobstructed view of the forks. Operators can perform functions without releasing the handle, such as lifting/lowering and emergency stopping.
A deadman brake activates when the handle is released. The EME 30 has a 3,000 lb. capacity, torsion-resistant 6-inch-wide forks, and an onboard microprocessor-controlled battery charger. Maximum loaded travel speed is 2.6 mph.
Multiton MIC Corp. www.multiton.com 609-652-6004
Case flow system eliminates reprofiling
Frazier's Selecdeck case flow system features large heavy-duty staggered wheels for reliable support. Selecdeck drops in over existing shelf beams and uses those beams for support rather being attached with snap-on clips.
The system can be used to increase floor-level pick faces, on floor-level pallet positions for storing slow-moving items, or integrated with pick-to-belt modules.
Frazier Industrial Co. www.frazier.com 908-876-3001
TMS software upgrade improves usability
Nextjet Technologies 5.0 has improved users' ability to track time-definite multi-modal shipments across the supply chain. The latest version includes street-level routing and international workflow capabilities. The Carrier Preference Engine selects the "proper" carrier for each shipment based on a range of criteria including historical service levels, costs, customer preference, and depth of coverage.
Nextjet Technologies www.nextjet.com 214-292-3101
Returnable trays hold many part sizes
Molded Materials Inc. introduces injection-molded valve cover shipping trays that are designed for reuse. Made of thermoplastic polypropylene, the trays can be customized for specific user needs. The company works directly with customers to solve shipping-related problems that can be addressed in the design of the trays.
Molded Materials Inc. www.moldedmaterials.com 734-459-5955
Fork bumpers reduce damage potential
Fork-Kushions are polyurethane bumpers that, when mounted to the upright of a lift truck's fork, provide protection from marring, denting, and other forms of damage without compromising load capacity.
A permanent mounting bracket uses a quick adhesion system for easy installation and maximum strength. The bumpers won't move or slip, and adding them does not compromise OSHA safety ratings.
Kastalon Inc. www.kastalon.com 800-527-8566
Virtual reality truck trainer
The Safe.Sim Truck Driving Simulator is a PC-based training system designed to hone a driver's skills in hazard perception, defensive driving, situational awareness, speed and space management, braking, cornering, skid control, and more.
It comes fully operational for use on any desktop computer and includes a steering wheel, gas and brake pedals, software, and an instructor's guide.
J.J. Keller & Associates www.jjkeller.com 800-327-6868
Armor protects PDAs
OtterBox's Armor 3600 is a protective shell for most personal data assistants (PDA).
A recessed clear plastic membrane allows full use of the PDA's touch screen functions, and optional "through the box" connectivity allows a user to attach peripherals without removing the Armor. It is waterproof, dustproof, airtight, and crushproof. Rubber outer molding provides a secure grip.
OtterBox www.otterbox.com 888-695-8820
Compliance label manager for use with RFID
ClearOrbit's Compliance Label Manager simplifies the integration of radio frequency identification (RFID) and bar code labeling across the supply chain. AutoID technology eliminates the costs associated with maintaining internal and trading partner RFID tag and bar code label compliance at the point of execution. The system can be customized without the use of complicated coding, supports high-volume scalable printing, and offers a rules simulator that shows how labels will be executed before deploying them in production.
ClearOrbit www.clearorbit.com 512-231-8191
Staging conveyor facilitates stretch wrapping
Designed to eliminate doubling-handling of loads that need to be stretch-wrapped, the CTS-67 is a staging conveyor that can handle up to 4,000 lbs. and 48 inches by 48 inches in size, and automatically adjusts to package heights of up to 72 inches. Unwrapped loads can be placed on the conveyor and, with the pull of a lanyard, sent to the wrap cycle as the operator gets the next load. The CTS-67 offers a maximum turntable speed of 12 RPM on a 25-inch precision ring that provides up to 45 loads per hour.
Orion Packaging Systems www.orionpackaging.com 800-333-6556
High-speed laser coder for package marking
Capable of marking up to 1,000 high-resolution characters per second at product delivery speeds up to 560 feet per minute, the e-Solarmark vector laser coder can be used on paper, plastics, coated metal, and many other substrates. Text can be made as small as 0.02 inch high, and the system can also print bar codes and graphics in a marking field from 2 inches to 7.8 inches square. It comes with its own controller and PC-resident software.
Weber Marking Systems Inc. www.webermarking.com 800-843-4242





















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