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Developing custom drive platforms with omnidirectional maneuverability.

Omnidirectional refers to the concept of existing in every direction. This concept is especially relevant in motorized cart applications where maneuverability is an issue. In these cases, omnidirectional maneuverability combined with the ability to carry a heavy payload has proven to be a very cost- and time-efficient motorized solution for many companies. Conceptual Innovations has […]

Drive Cart for Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Sparks Productivity.

Conceptual Innovations recently designed a drive cart that will be utilized by a prominent electric vehicle manufacturer in their battery plant. The cart is designed to assist operators in moving heavy 6,000-lb. rolls of foil material from two different machines, a winding machine and a slitting machine. One of the cart’s main features is its […]

Drive Caster™ Helps Operators Move Up To 5,000 lbs. Easily

As practical as a material handling cart is, there are times where a fully loaded cart weighs too much to move manually. When cart loads exceed 2,500 pounds, they become challenging to push or pull using a traditional caster configuration. In addition, initial push force requirements, tight spaces, the potential for overexertion injuries, and other […]

A Mentoring Mindset: Dr. Elmer Lee Talks with First Robotics

FIRST Robotics of Michigan recently caught up with Dr. Elmer Lee for an interview. We wanted to share some of Dr. Lee’s thoughts and involvement in FIRST Robotics and his personal commitment to mentoring the young minds involved with STEM. Here are some of the highlights: Q: What is INNOVATE Albion? INNOVATE Albion is a […]

Devin Easterwood: Utilizing his time as a Conceptual Innovations Intern to give back to Albion.

Initially, in high school, the Concord Robotics team was a place I could fit in and be with people I enjoyed being around. Throughout my time on the team, I developed good relationships with my peers and my mentors. Immediately I felt that Dr. Lee and I developed a good relationship, and I understood what […]

Solving automated system and material handling challenges for commercial and military applications.

Conceptual Innovations has a long success story of designing and building custom solutions for automated systems and material handling needs for aerospace, automotive, military, and many other commercial applications. This has saved customers hundreds of thousands of dollars by getting prototypes to production faster, moving more materials safer and with less effort, and developing complex systems […]