The Materials Handling Engineering Division (MHED) concentrates on systems engineering methods that integrate control technology, information technology, and material transport equipment to provide efficient, safe and economical material handling.

Mission Statement
The Primary interest of the Materials Handling Engineering Division is the dissemination and application of the latest developments in the basic sciences of mechanical engineering, information technology, and computational sciences to the establishment of efficient, economical material handling equipment and practices in all areas of industry and commerce.