We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.
  • INDUSTRY PRESS ROOM
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • MEDIA FILE
  • Create Account
  • Sign In
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Free Newsletters
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
    • Mobile Apps
  • TRANSPORTATION
  • MATERIAL HANDLING
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • LIFT TRUCKS
  • PODCAST ETC
    • Podcast
    • Webcasts
    • Blogs
      • One-Off Sound Off
      • Global Logistics and Risk
      • Empowering Your Performance Edge
      • Analytics & Big Data
      • Submit your blog post
    • Events
    • White Papers
    • Industry Press Room
      • Upload Your News
    • New Products
      • Upload Your Product News
    • Conference Guides
    • Conference Reports
    • Newsletters
    • Mobile Apps
  • DCV-TV
    • DCV-TV 1: News
    • DCV-TV 2: Case Studies
    • DCV-TV 3: Webcasts
    • DCV-TV 4: Viewer Contributed
    • DCV-TV 5: Solution Profiles
    • Parcel Forum 2022
    • MODEX 2022
    • Upload Your Video
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
    • Mobile Apps
  • TRANSPORTATION
  • MATERIAL HANDLING
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • LIFT TRUCKS
  • PODCAST ETC
    • Podcast
    • Webcasts
    • Blogs
      • One-Off Sound Off
      • Global Logistics and Risk
      • Empowering Your Performance Edge
      • Analytics & Big Data
      • Submit your blog post
    • Events
    • White Papers
    • Industry Press Room
      • Upload Your News
    • New Products
      • Upload Your Product News
    • Conference Guides
    • Conference Reports
    • Newsletters
    • Mobile Apps
  • DCV-TV
    • DCV-TV 1: News
    • DCV-TV 2: Case Studies
    • DCV-TV 3: Webcasts
    • DCV-TV 4: Viewer Contributed
    • DCV-TV 5: Solution Profiles
    • Parcel Forum 2022
    • MODEX 2022
    • Upload Your Video
Home » ProMatDX 2021: MHI honors Innovation Award winners

ProMatDX 2021: MHI honors Innovation Award winners

Imaging systems, dock and gate scheduling technology, and right-sized packaging rise to the top in industry awards contest.

April 12, 2021
DC Velocity Staff
No Comments

Industry association MHI presented its annual Innovation Awards on the opening day of PromatDX, honoring companies that are delivering solutions that address labor, sustainability, and the accelerating e-commerce landscape.

MHI’s CEO John Paxton announced the three award winners during Promat’s opening keynote address Monday. They were chosen from a field of 93 entries by an independent panel of judges and represent three categories: best new innovation, best IT innovation, and best innovation of an existing product.

Best new innovation went to ThruWave for its 3D millimeter wave imaging technology, which provides manufacturing and supply chain operators with automated inspection capabilities that can drive process improvements across their operations. ThruWave’s mmWave sensors can see through opaque packaging, such as corrugated boxes and plastic totes, to automatically dimension items, count items, and detect anomalies, all without opening sealed packaging, according to Matt Reynolds, chief scientist and co-founder of ThruWave. The technology works like an X-ray, but is human-safe without shielding, has unlimited sensor life, and requires minimal maintenance.

Best IT innovation went to 4Front Engineered Solutions for its 4Sight Connect Digital Gate dock scheduling and gate management software. The technology provides end-to-end shipment visibility and eliminates the bottlenecks that often occur at the loading dock due to poor scheduling, early or late arrivals, or lack of communication. The system automates the scheduling process and provides a touchless check-in and check-out system for drivers, contributing to the “smart, connected warehouse.” Among its other benefits, the technology allows companies to proactively schedule docks for loading and unloading, and send drivers to the to the right location, based on availability and upon arrival--minimizing wasted time drivers often spend trying to figure out where they need to go, according to program manager Rhonda Reece, who accepted the award on behalf of 4Front.

Best innovation of an existing product went to right-sized packaging company Packsize for its X7 Automated In-Line Packaging and Fulfillment Solution, which allows companies to create and pack right-sized boxes quickly and reliably, on-demand. New features include customized document insertion, inline scales for capturing weight, and a smaller footprint. Packages feature a new easy-open tear strip that allows users to more easily recycle the box or use it for returns. Connor Pehrson, director of product management at Packsize, said speed and reliability are the hallmarks of the newest iteration of the X7.

“We really focused on the market and tried to listen to those customers that needed a high-speed, reliable packaging machine,” Pehrson said, adding that the new version is built on 20 years of experience in developing the original product.

PromatDX: 2021 takes place April 12-16 online.

Material Handling Technology
KEYWORDS 4Front Engineered Solutions MHI Packsize ThruWave
  • Related Articles

    ThruWave 3D mmWave Imaging Named Best New Product Innovation, 2021 MHI Innovation Awards

    Virtual lift truck trainer wins MHI Innovation Award

    Phantom wins the 2022 MHI Innovation Award for Best New Product by enabling drivers to work remotely

Recent Articles by DC Velocity Staff

Freightos completes plan to go public on NASDAQ exchange, raises $80 million

Retailers lose visibility as they outsource last-mile delivery, FarEye says

Warehouse robots drive change in automotive plant

You must login or register in order to post a comment.

Report Abusive Comment

Most Popular Articles

  • Outlook 2023: What’s in store for logistics/supply chain?

  • Ports, maritime operators see tide turning as ocean freight tsunami subsides

  • In Person: Steve Beverly of Penske

  • InPerson interview: Rob McKeel of Fortna

  • Shipping groups back bipartisan trucking overhaul bill

Now Playing on DCV-TV

89cfed30 8aac 4284 960d c8c8c1886e16

Have you checked your read rate lately?

DCV-TV 4: Viewer Contributed
No reads. Unaccounted for boxes. Boxes sent to the wrong place. A logistics nightmare! But this nightmare doesn’t have to come true. SICK’s linear line scan camera is what dreams are made of for your logistics operations. And if you’re worried about motion and vibration from conveyor belts...well, there’s no reason...

FEATURED WHITE PAPERS

  • The five best applications for robotic lift trucks in warehouse environments

  • Fulfillment Facility Improved Efficiencies by 4x

  • 3PLs: Complete Orders Faster with Flexible Automation

  • Reusable Packaging for the New Wave of Supply Chain Automation

View More

Subscribe to DC Velocity Magazine

GET YOUR FREE SUBSCRIPTION
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • NEWSLETTERS
  • ADVERTISING
  • CUSTOMER CARE
  • CONTACT
  • ABOUT
  • STAFF
  • PRIVACY POLICY

Copyright ©2023. All Rights ReservedDesign, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing