Apple producer uses robotic packer
Kent apple producer Adrian Scripps is using Brillopak’s UniPAKer robotic crate packing cell at the end of its conveying line.
ABB installs S-series crane from Konecranes
KONECRANES HAS supplied a material handling system, incorporating an S-series crane, at ABB’s Drives Service Workshop (DSW) in Coalville, Leicestershire.
Looking to enter the world of automation?
AGVs and AMRs are a perfect place to start, says Dematic.
Stanley sees 50% spike in demand for retail storage
According to the Centre for Retail Research (CRR), 2020 was the most troubled period for the UK high street in over 25 years.
High Street’s online ‘ghosts’ put pressure on final mile
Courier comparison site ParcelHero says many of Britain’s favourite High Street stores are doomed to an online-only existence. Their future success depends a lot on the final mile, says ParcelHero’s head of consumer research, David Jinks MILT.
Rail traverser to keep operations smooth at DIRFT III
Mechan is supplying a multidisciplinary main contractor, Winvic Construction, with a bespoke rail traverser for a new £29 million Intermodal Rail Freight Terminal that is being constructed for Prologis at its DIRFT intermodal logistics park in Northamptonshire.
Are your pick-faces oversized? Find out in 2 minutes
If you operate a warehouse that picks cartons or units, your pick faces are probably over-sized, which has a considerable cost attached.
Battling returns management challenges with voice and robotics
Product returns have become one of the biggest challenges facing eCommerce.
Pandemic has brought investment forward
Wincanton MD of Digital & eFulfilment, Paul Durkin says the pandemic has pulled online fulfilment investment forward or many firms.
Analysts predict growth in robotic micro-fulfillment
Concerns over future lockdowns and customers’ heightened expectations regarding fast delivery are driving retailers to re-evaluate their fulfilment strategies.
On Demand problem solving for warehouse operations
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First UK installation of Konecranes’ S-series crane
Konecranes has supplied a material handling system, incorporating an S-series crane, at ABB’s Drives Service Workshop (DSW) in Coalville, Leicestershire.
Automation flexes its muscles
The pandemic has added to the unpredictable nature of fulfillment as shopping habits shift and evolve. This has led to greater demand for grocery micro-fulfilment and more frequent peaks, leading to innovative automated solutions. Simon Duddy reports.
Glass manufacturer upgrades high bay lighting
Goodlight completed an installation of its GX1 LED High Bays into the European Glass Group‘s production facility in Stockport, Greater Manchester, delivering energy savings of 70%.
Award-winning technology for bespoke mixed case pallets
One of the biggest challenges for large supermarket chains is the creation of bespoke mixed pallets, unique to each individual store’s needs. As SKU requirements differ based on the local demographic and even the store format, it is vital for grocers to account for this in their palletising process.
Five tips for keeping your warehouse healthy in 2021
The peak holiday season can be a stressful time for warehouse personnel—and equipment. In many organisations meeting peak demands requires automation equipment to run at maximum capacity, often without regularly scheduled system maintenance. This tendency to defer maintenance due to high demand was even more prevalent in 2020 as many organisations saw above-normal demand for extended periods during the pandemic.
Safety guidance for forklift users
Tapping into the unique knowledge and resources of a reliable trade organisation can make all the difference to the safety of your operations says the Fork Lift Truck Association.
Book wholesaler invests in automation
The firm lays out a wide-ranging automation upgrade to support an ambitious omnichannel growth plan.
Durable pallets for automation
Steve Penney examines the latest predictions for the warehouse automation market and how storage solutions are evolving to meet the sector’s needs.
Four storeys of robotic sortation for parcel firm
A sortation system with LiBiao’s autonomous mobile robots at its heart has replaced a conveyor-based system at the fulfilment centre of a Japanese cosmetics retailer.
