In beverage operations, where speed, agility and accuracy bring advantages, experts note that artificial intelligence (AI) is making the future of warehouses more dynamic.

Many warehouses are shifting toward the use of robotic lift trucks (RLTs), with recent industry surveys showing that the adoption of RLTs has increased 14% during the past year.

With consumers demanding more from their beverages, brand owners are employing a myriad of concepts to help the next generation of new products succeed. 

Fresh tasting, clean label and safe are all attributes that are driving beverage-makers to utilize high-pressure processing methods.

From an operations perspective, the processing of materials to create or enhance a liquid beverage from whatever source is the start of the supply chain.

The labor shortage impacting the warehouse and transportation sector is resulting in operations managers turning more to automation solutions like automated guided vehicles.

The transition of containers and closures from a relatively standard size, type, material configuration scenario to the current broad spectrum highlights the practicality of standards from environmentally acceptable and economically feasible viewpoints.

Lithium-ion batteries can sometimes combust if they get too hot, and these cabinets from DENIOS will “protect against fire hazards due to thermal runway, deep discharge, mechanical deformation or chemical reaction,” it says.

ABB Robotics recently launched a solution for difficult depalletizing tasks across a variety of industries, including consumer packaged goods. The solution involves a machine vision software that can quickly and efficiently process assorted loads. 

Emerson unveiled the TopWorx PD Series Smart Valve Positioner. The fluid control and pneumatics technology company has an expansive portfolio of TopWorx sensing and control products.