articleBASF deploys automated VNA
Egemin Automation has installed a fully automated storage and distribution system at BASF for the handling of pallets and boxes.
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productOpen Shuttles display swarm intelligence
With versions for handling plastic totes, cardboard trays and pallet loads, Open Shuttle driverless vehicles from KNAPP are suitable for a host of intralogistics applications.
productMaking complexity simple: KNAPP solutions at CeMAT
At CeMAT, KNAPP will embrace the exhibition’s theme of Smart Supply Chain Solutions by demonstrating how its latest innovations can boost logistics flexibility and quality, while providing the greatest possible investment security for clients.
newsSeminar offers step-by-step guide to robots
The ABB Robotics seminar and workshop for UK SMEs explains why investing in robots doesn’t have to be difficult.
articleContinental gets real time breakdown info on AGVs
The Regensburg facility of tyre manufacturer Continental has organised its total supply chain system according to the Just in sequence (JIS) principle. Material required by manufacturing is automatically picked from one of the 6,200 locations in the 60m long and 30m high bay warehouse.
articleEgemin and STILL to partner in Continental Europe
Egemin Automation and STILL officially announce their primary partnership in the KION Group for automation projects in Continental Europe.
productBMW trials robots at manufacturing plant
The self-driving robots are used to move roll containers carrying parts around the extensive site.
productAnti-crush kick-pad
Weston Handling Consultancy has unveiled the Anti-crush kick-pad in a bid to cut down on truck damage and boost safety for operators.
productSSI Schaefer’s Weasel wins IFOY Award
SSI Schaefer’s Weasel automated guided vehicle (AGV) has won the “International Forklift of the Year” (IFOY) Award 2016 in the “Intralogistics Solutions” category.
productNew verision of Eirabot released
EiraTech, the Dublin based innovator of robotics solutions for warehouses and e-fulfilment centres, has announced the launch of EiraBot v4.
articleTech powers dairy of the future
Supply chain and mobility specialist, Rocket Consulting, is working as a strategic SAP partner on an Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system with Arla Foods.
articleLinde looks ahead to IMHX
Linde Material Handling will examine the future of logistics at IMHX 2016, which takes place in September.
articleBITO red tape for IMHX 2016
A highlight of IMHX 2016 promises to be an innovative driverless intralogistics transport solution from BITO Storage Systems.
articleVariety of range
Impact, the UK’s sole distributor for Cat Lift Trucks, will return to IMHX this year to showcase its comprehensive product line-up – including the UK show debut of a new 8-10 tonne Carer heavy duty electric forklift range.
articlePerception-controlled picking
Magazino has sold three perception-controlled, item-specific picking robots to fulfillment service provider, Fiege.
articleMichelin updates its automated warehouse
In 1991 Michelin built a highly-automated warehouse facility in Gothenburg, Sweden. When the time came for the site to be updated, the manufacturer turned to Swisslog.
articleAutomatically trending
As the digitisation of markets continues to disrupt supply chains around the world, Dave Berridge, Secretary of the Automated Material Handling System Association (AMHSA), considers the ways in which today’s logistics trends are favouring automation.
articleSports retailer benefits from sortation system
Automated handling of returns using KNAPP technology is a key feature of 3PL Fiege’s operation to serve its client, SportScheck.
articleAgile solutions for Peak as Kion and Dematic come together
Greater flexibility and lower risk when procuring equipment could be a key benefit for customers of Dematic and Linde in the UK, following the recent acquisition of Dematic by the Kion Group. Simon Duddy reports.
productABB predicts $300,000 pa savings through improved uptime
Non-emergency machinery stops can be avoided with the arrival of a “failover” safety concept for use with ABB’s safety programmable logic controller (PLC).
