Matthews Automation Solutions is a leading provider of material handling systems and software, servicing customers from two North American locations. Our Pyramid | Compass team in Cincinnati, OH provides advanced warehouse execution software (WES) and warehouse control systems that integrate islands of automation and balance work for optimum throughput. Matthews’ Lightning Pick team delivers pick-to-light,…
This post is first in a series about light-directed systems for 3PL operations. Light-Directed Solutions Increase Throughput and Accuracy for 3PL Operations The benefits of pick-to-light systems are well known by 3PL and 3PF managers, but there has been a misperception that the technology lacks the flexibility these operations require. In fact, the opposite is…
Modern Material Handling’s article describes how put walls are keeping pace with the rapid advancements in automation and robotics to help companies fill orders faster and more efficiently.
Modern Material Handling’s article describes how put walls are keeping pace with the rapid advancements in automation and robotics to help companies fill orders faster and more efficiently.
Pick-to-light systems are used in distribution centers, omnichannel fulfillment centers and production facilities
Pick-to-Light for Manufacturing – Part 2: Controlling Lights with PLCs This post is the second in a series about pick-to-light systems for manufacturing operations. Part 1 of the series introduces how pick-to-light systems work and a list of applications they can improve, including a video demonstrating light-directed picking, kitting, and assembly. Pick-to-Light Control Methodologies Matthews’ Lightning Pick…
For our second Meet the Matthews, please meet Bobby Chase, a software engineer in our Lightning Pick Waukesha office.
This post is the second in a series about pick-to-light systems for manufacturing operations. Part 1 of the series introduces how pick-to-light systems work and a list of applications they can improve, including a video demonstrating light-directed picking, kitting, and assembly. Sign up for our newsletter (below) to receive future posts in this series and…
What is Projection Picking Technology? Projection pick-to-light utilizes a laser projector which indicates the picking or sorting locations and other information such as: product details, precautions, instructions and even photos or video. This highly flexible technology can be used for an ever-changing footprint of cubbies, bins, totes, shelves, etc. For example, third party logistics (3PL)…
Based on over 30 years of experience developing computerized order fulfillment systems, Matthews has implemented over 1000 instances of Lightning Pick software in all types of companies, primarily for major brands in the distribution, logistics and warehousing industries, as well as manufacturers. We are now offering Lighting Pick Cloud which has been designed to help…