Performed by the Virginia Tech Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design, the FasTrack life-cycle analysis uses a multistep handling sequence to simulate rough handling of palletized unit loads.
The purpose of the test was to evaluate the durability of the block strength of a plastic and a wooden pallet design when impacted using fork tines.
March 1, 2018
SumoSafe Global, Australia, connected with The Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va., to conduct an independent study on the durability of its newly released SumoGlove.
Seegrid, Pittsburgh, Pa., launched the GWS35, a patented vision-guided autonomous navigation system that automatically transports palletized loads through manufacturing and distribution environments.