In 2021, Idnet introduced a mobile workstation with integrated IT solutions for business-critical processes in environments such as e-commerce and warehouses. Idnet said the workstation was devised to help expedite workflows and increase productivity by implementing an easy-to-use digital interface that connects users to goods and materials handling.

According to the announcement, the workstation hopes to transform the way industries manage their picking processes — with the help of Southco’s engineered access solutions.

Due to Idnet’s need for process-optimized digital tools, such as pick-by-voice, pick-by-light, and autonomous robots with electronic labelling capabilities, the hardware chosen for this materials-handling workstation was required to withstand daily use with minimal upkeep. 

Southco’s height-adjustable arms were needed to enhance general ergonomics and allow the end user to personalise their experience by easily adjusting the height, tilt angles, and overall function of the application.

In light of Idnet’s goal to “provide our customers with modern and future-proof logistics solutions”, says Tomas Pettersson, product owner, Idnet, Southco’s solution needed to promise high cycle-life position control features. Moreover, it must function in such a way, that the end user does not need to spend time re-adjusting the screen due to loose hinges or stiff structural properties.

Southco suggested its AV Monitor Mounts, which it said allow intuitive and ergonomic display positioning, enabling the operator to grab and move the screen without significant effort. The mounts also securely hold the touchscreen in any position and resist unwanted movement when it is used.

When Idnet decided to introduce Southco’s AV-D32 height-adjusting arms to optimize its digital interface monitor, the company was pleased to see that the application offered effortless movement across three different axes. The AV-D32-30V142-50 is a wall-mounted application, and its mount allows the end user to easily attach the monitor of their choice. After the monitor is installed, it can be positioned with 344mm of vertical movement for optimal viewing angles based on user height.

Adding the AV–D40–33A144–50 single arm allows the monitor to tilt and swivel, decreasing the risk of glare and user fatigue due to changing working conditions. Southco’s tilt and swivel articulating extension arms provide integrated positioning technology that enables the arm to function efficiently in the new workstation, which inherently requires durable hardware solutions that can withstand frequent use in high-traffic environments. 

The solution also features a smart, removable cover to allow power and display cables to be hidden within the application. Southco has helped Idnet provide a system that provides valuable, ergonomic solutions for the goods handling industry. To support Idnet’s focus on autonomy, the company said the AV series’ toolless operation was also valuable to the final design and ensured long-lasting satisfaction with their customers.