Automated guided vehicles for heavy loads
Engineered products in the manufacturing sector are getting larger and heavier.
Engineered products in the manufacturing sector are getting larger and heavier.
Chinese tech firm Hikrobot has launched its range of mobile robots for intralogistics applications to the UK and Europe through Cranfield–based systems integrator, Invar Systems.
A 3D camera and SensorApp solution from SICK has enabled rapid, damage-free guidance of automated and driver-assisted high-bay forklifts into pallet pockets, as well as the precise and efficient pick-up of dollies by automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
Following the launch of its ‘Renovotec Robotics’ warehouse solutions division Renovotec Group has formed a partnership with Silicon Valley’s Fetch Robotics.
SICK technology has played a key part in helping tug manufacturer MasterMover to develop AGV models.
In the warehouse of the future, the vision will be to combine robotic technologies to achieve efficiencies which are beyond the current imagination of the industry.
In evolutionary theory, the term ‘gradualism’ describes evolution as an incremental process that occurs over an extended period. It is safe, steady, and perfectly describes the evolution of the distribution industry over the past century. Harry Watts, commercial director, SEC Storage comments.
Retailers that have invested heavily in warehouse automation are less impacted by labour availability so can respond more effectively during the COVID-19 crisis.
Lights-out logistics could safeguard the grocery supply chain against COVID-19 and future threats, says Swisslog’s Shane Faulkner.
Chinese robotics manufacturer Hikrobot has announced a partnership with UK firm OW Robotics (OWR).
Automation specialists Conveyor Networks has become become an official UK and Ireland distributor for robotics and AI logistics solutions from Geek+.
The Pick-it-Easy Robot from KNAPP picks orders with a high degree of accuracy at speeds equivalent to manual picking stations but can maintain these speeds over much longer periods.
The OSR ShuttleTM Evo automated storage and retrieval system from KNAPP forms the heart of many of the company’s solutions.
Retailers are increasingly realising the benefits of pocket sortation systems. When combined with automated shuttle storage, pocket technology is a potent force for warehouse efficiency.
Automation provider, KNAPP has launched Open Shuttle Store, a scalable robotic storage system that is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Suppliers in the UK’s intralogistics automation market benefit from a collective voice through membership of AMHSA, says Dave Berridge, secretary for the trade association.
The future of automation is scalable end-to-end solutions, asserts Dr Florian Heydenreich.