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Author(s): Carl Wenger

Publication date: May 1988

Citation: Carl Wenger: "Material Handling Workstation, Recommended Technical Specifications for Procurement of Systems," NBSIR 3786, National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD, 1988.

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  • A paper copy of this document is available by contacting Kristy Thompson [web,email]
Abstract:
The purpose of this document is to provide specifications applicable in the procurement of material handling equipment to be used in an automated facility. The shop floor layout of the automated facility at NBS is shown in figure 1. The equipment includes Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGV) and an Automatic Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS). The intended audience for this document are technical persons involved in procurement of material handling equipment for an automated facility.

Attention users of these documents: The information contained in these files should not be altered in any way. Attempts to change these files will adversely impact the integrity of the information and its usefulness. It is intended for use as is and will lose its usefulness if changed.

 

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