Manage batteries to avoid downtime
Maximising efficiency is essential for busy logistics operations and understanding how forklift batteries are performing is key to avoid potentially costly downtime says Hoppecke.
Spare parts sorting suited for kitting
Developed primarily to meet the needs of the changing automotive industry, Daifuku has launched SPDR (pronounced Spider) as a temporary storage and sortation systems for spare parts.
Building planes faster
Hubtex highlights how it is helping Boeing to build planes faster. HSS editor Simon Duddy also hears how the specialist manufacturer anticipates automated models will claim half of the electric sideloader market in ten years.
Robotic range of forklifts
Robotic trucks aim to bring cost effective flexibility to automated handling.
Intelligent logistics for fresh food delivery
Three material flows, three shipping areas, three load carriers, and three different target customer groups placed a challenge on ASKO’s fresh food warehouse. Witron’s put together a comprehensive solution for a new warehouse.
Maximise the warehouse cube
A specialist food firm renovated its new Biggleswade facility to create more than 4,200 pick locations and eliminate the need for third party storage.
Real time visibility of battery status
EnerSys has introduced the new Truck iQ smart battery dashboard to give materials handling vehicle drivers real-time visibility of their truck’s battery status.
Making mega warehouses happen
Built to stretch beyond the horizon, Britain’s vast ‘mega’ warehouses and distribution centres are a sign of an ever-evolving logistics sector that demands a faster, more flexible and efficient response to customer demands. Paul Gouland, marketing director at Clugston Group, discusses the secrets behind building modern distribution centres.
Food retailer deploys E-Grocer from KNAPP
AuchanDirect.fr – a subsidiary of the French food retailer, Auchan – is delivering an average of 2,800 online grocery orders per day from a new distribution centre equipped with automation from KNAPP.
Siemens builds future proof warehouse
Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery invested £48 million to consolidate its service and storage operations into a new Global Service Operation Centre.
Pyroban re-energised for MHE market
With changes at the top, Pyroban is placing renewed focus on the materials handling industry. HSS editor Simon Duddy interviews Pyroban Group CEO Brian Quarendon to hear more.
Food manufacturer completes warehouse finishing project
Inotec UK carried out the large warehouse finishing project for the leading chilled and ambient food manufacturer at its warehouse and distribution site in Leicester.
It’s oh so quiet… shh… shh
Yale Europe Materials Handling has unveiled two options for its pedestrian power pallet truck range. The precision control tiller head and noise reduction options allow the trucks to be used in a wider range of applications.
Yale releases light duty tilting reach truck
Following the launch of the award-winning MR14-25 Series reach truck, Yale Europe Materials Handling has extended the range with three tilting mast models: the MR10E, MR12E, and MR14E.
System suited to transit vans
Delivery specialist for chilled and frozen goods Long Lane Deliveries has enhanced its client focused capabilities, with the addition of Thorworld Dock Plates.
Higher acquisition cost concern over lithium-ion
Research into lithium-ion battery technology for MHE found 66% of respondents consider the higher initial acquisition costs to be the biggest disadvantage of the technology.
Pragmatic approach to Brexit
UK automotive manufacturers needn’t fear being hit by unexpected delays or new tariffs imposed on EU-sourced components following a no-deal Brexit, argues B.G. Bullas’ MD Nathalie Wheeldon, in a new industry study.
Radical microdepot concept on show from Swisslog at LogiMAT
With the QTainer concept making its debut at LogiMAT 2019, Swisslog is contributing to shaping the future of logistical supply to metropolitan areas.
Hartmann revamps warehouse automation
With storage capacities for Paul Hartmann AG hitting their limits, the manufacturer of medical and care products was searching for new solutions for its storage logistics, and turned to Gebhardt to develop a new, highly dynamic shuttle warehouse in Herbrechtingen, Germany.
XPO speculates on Omnichannel warehouse of the future
Richard Cawston, MD supply chain Europe of XPO Logistics asks: how do you build the warehouse of the future?
