Automatic box opening technology
- Automatic box opening technology
Automatic box opening technology (ABOT) refers to the process of automatically opening boxes on a conveyor or other "pass through" environment. The process was invented due to a gap in automation technology that exists in large distribution center and warehouses. This trend has continued to developed as manufacturing companies have gone overseas and leave the United States as a mass distribution network rather than a manufacturer.
Conveyors, in-motion scales, sorting equipment, and high visibility software have contributed to automation of distribution center for years. However, the simple process of opening a box has avoid safety issues and reduce high labor costs, processing over 500 boxes an hour[ [http://www.cornerstoneautosys.com/abot/ ABOT-ONE and ABOT-DUO | Automatic Box Opener, Carton Slitter, Case Cutter ] ] . Such "Automatic Box Opening Technology" is able to perform the work of up to 8 people by fully automating the box opening process, with only requiring manual interaction when changing cutting blades][ [http://www.dcvelocity.com/products/?product_id=620 New options for ABOT-DUO box opener line – Products and Services – DC Velocity ] ] . This technology is able to increase overall efficiency through the entire packaging operation][ [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb4374/is_200701/ai_n18925174 Automatic box opener. | Material Handling Management | Find Articles at BNET.com ] ] .]References
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