New Deka Ready Power Batteries for Pallet Jack Applications To Be Featured at MODEX
East Penn Manufacturing is debuting its new Deka Ready Power Lithium Bloc battery at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta. The lithium‑based pallet‑jack battery comes in 100 Ah and 200 Ah capacities, with internal charging at a standard 25 A (optional 50 A). It is the only product in its class with the battery pack, BMS, and software all UL‑listed, and includes a built‑in disconnect for contractor‑controlled operation. Full North American coverage is provided through the Deka Service Network, promising reduced downtime for motive‑power operators.
Hugg & Hall Equipment Company Expands Scalable 3D Concrete Printing Solutions for Commercial Construction
Hugg & Hall Equipment Company has teamed with Alquist 3D to bring scalable 3‑D concrete printing systems to commercial builders in the South and Midwest. The partnership blends Alquist’s printer technology with Hugg & Hall’s long‑standing equipment distribution, service, and...
BangQi Technology Debuts at MODEX 2026 with New Smart Logistics Solution for Overseas Warehouses
BangQi Technology unveiled a new AI‑powered smart logistics solution for overseas warehouses at MODEX 2026. The integrated platform combines software, hardware, AGV/AMR robots and AI to boost storage utilization over 40 %, increase picking efficiency up to 300 %, and cut labor...
From Automation to Autonomy: SUPCON to Showcase Next-Generation Technologies Empowering Autonomous Operating Plants at Hannover Messe 2026
SUPCON, a leading industrial automation and AI provider, will unveil a suite of next‑generation technologies at Hannover Messe 2026 aimed at converting traditional plants into autonomous operating facilities. The showcase centers on six pillars, including a software‑defined Universal Control System,...
Major Two-Day Auction Features Late-Model CNC Machining, Fabrication & Robotics Equipment From Former Fortune 500 Powertrain Facility
Industrial asset recovery firms Holland Industrial Group, Tramar Industries and Galaxie Corporation will host a two‑day auction on May 12‑13 in Boaz, Alabama, featuring late‑model CNC machining, fabrication and robotics equipment from a former Fortune 500 powertrain plant. Day 1 will be a...
Unique Training & Development Launches Plant Manager Excellence Public Workshop to Close Manufacturing Leadership Gap
Unique Training & Development announced a Plant Manager Excellence Public Workshop aimed at closing the persistent leadership gap in manufacturing. The two‑day Chicago kickoff is followed by eight monthly online sessions, with a virtual option and self‑study make‑up classes for...
UltiMaker Announced as Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Tectonic-3D, Expanding High-Performance Material Portfolio for Defense and Industrial Sectors
UltiMaker announced it will serve as the exclusive North and South American distributor for Tectonic‑3D, a developer of high‑performance polymer filaments. The deal adds carbon‑fiber‑reinforced, bio‑based, flame‑retardant and biocompatible materials to UltiMaker’s portfolio, all pre‑tuned for its S and Factor...
Schneider Electric Continues Support of PMMI Foundation as Visionary Benefactor
Schneider Electric has renewed its Visionary Benefactor status with the PMMI Foundation for a second consecutive year, marking the highest tier of corporate support. The partnership funds scholarships, student‑travel assistance, and hands‑on learning programs that introduce young talent to packaging,...
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Gorbel introduced the GS VFD electric chain hoist, a variable‑frequency‑drive‑powered lifting device offering smoother control, field‑adjustable acceleration and deceleration, and built‑in thermal monitoring. The hoist is available in 0.5‑, 1‑, and 2‑ton capacities with 230 V or 460 V options. Enhanced braking...
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EAIGLE unveiled YardSight Mobile™, an AI‑native computer‑vision solution that turns shunt trucks into real‑time yard asset scanners. The system captures trailer IDs as trucks move, instantly updating locations without full‑yard camera coverage or manual checks. Integrated with existing YMS, TMS,...
KUKA to Highlight Advanced Automated Welding Solutions at FABTECH Canada 2026
KUKA will showcase its new arc_cellerate Index robotic welding cell and the mobile Edu_ArcWelding training cart at FABTECH Canada 2026 (June 9‑11). The Index is a compact, pre‑engineered solution for high‑mix, low‑volume welding, featuring real‑time Xiris weld cameras and a KR CYBERTECH...
VFabTech Launches to Help Solve the Semiconductor Capacity Bottleneck Behind the Next Wave of AI and Advanced Manufacturing
VFabTech, a new semiconductor engineering and consulting firm, launched to address the growing capacity bottleneck that’s limiting AI, robotics and advanced manufacturing growth. The company offers end‑to‑end services—from cleanroom planning and equipment qualification to process integration and workforce training—covering the...
Lean Solutions Group Unveils New AI-Powered Capabilities for Its LeanTek Platform Including LeanTek AgentEdge and LeanTek Connect at MODEX 2026
Lean Solutions Group announced at MODEX 2026 a suite of AI‑powered extensions for its LeanTek platform, including LeanTek AgentEdge and LeanTek Connect. The new features add decision intelligence, automated email processing, AI‑driven contract analysis, interview screening, and wellbeing monitoring, aiming to...
DT Research Debuts GMS-Enabled DA323EP Rugged Tablets for Logistics at MODEX 2026
DT Research unveiled the DA323EP, a Google Mobile Services‑enabled rugged tablet designed for logistics and warehouse operations. The 13.3‑inch device combines a sunlight‑readable display, hot‑swappable batteries, and optional 4G LTE for continuous, real‑time data capture. Certified for GMS, it offers...
Advanced Intralogistics and Top Hat Engineering Debut Technology Partnership at MODEX 2026
Advanced Intralogistics announced a strategic partnership and reseller agreement with Top Hat Engineering at MODEX 2026. The deal makes Advanced Intralogistics a verified reseller of Top Hat's AI‑driven warehouse optimization software, including the newly launched ClarityWOS SaaS platform. Together they...
