Weber Marking Systems Inc. has introduced the Model 5200 Series, the next generation of label printer-applicators. Each system includes a high-density, on-demand thermal/ thermal-transfer printer that reproduces bar codes and graphics at 203 or 300 dpi. Pressure-sensitive labels from 1.0 inch to 6.0 inches wide and up to 6.0 inches long can be accommodated, printing at speeds of up to 12.0 inches per second.

Model 5200 Series systems offer a choice of three application methods: air blow, flex-tamp, or tamp-blow. All methods provide precise label placement of ± 0.06 inches and are capable of applying labels to the top, bottom, or sides of a product or carton.

Zebra Technologies' new 4.1-inch-wide OEM print engine, the 110PAX3, is designed for small-label printing. The engine prints bar codes, text, and graphics at 203 or 300 dpi resolution.

With dual 32-bit processors, the 110PAX3 is engineered for the high-volume labeling of cartons, cases, and pallets. It can print labels as small as 0.5 inches by 0.5 inches. The engine comes with 4 MB of RAM and 1.5 MB of non-volatile memory for storing complex label formats, fonts, and graphics.

Carbis, a bulk loading/safe access equipment solutions provider, has introduced a mobile platform/rescue tripod package that allows for the repair, cleanout, or inspection of any top-access bulk-handling truck, hopper car, freestanding tank, or storage container. The new, patent-pending package combines a mobile tank access platform with a confined space rescue tripod, meeting OSHA elevated work surface requirements for safe access and exit, fall protection, and safe footing on a work surface.

Swisslog North America has introduced two new robotic handling systems for order picking and batch picking in distribution centers. The first system, the MultiPick system, was designed for the continuous picking of full-case quantities of returnable plastic crates, baskets, bins, totes, and containers. The robot builds mixed-article stacks in exact quantities ordered by the customer and in dropping sequences according to vehicle routing plans.

The second system, the RoboPick system, is designed for distribution based on non-returnable articles. It is designed for the continuous picking of single cases. The robot either picks on a per-order or per-batch basis and releases the cases for palletizing or sorting.