articleBITO renews LEO AGV
The firm has introduced a new generation of its LEO AGV, which combines a new chassis with productivity enhancing technology.
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productABI Research predicts rise in shipments of autonomous lift trucks
THE RESEARCH firm says the segment will double from 2024 to 2025 in North America and Europe.
articleThe hidden costs of delaying warehouse automation decisions
Warehouse automation introduces efficiencies that enable organisations to increase productivity, respond faster to orders, and maximise storage density. However, securing the capital required for these initiatives remains a hurdle some organisations struggle to overcome. Part of the challenge may be that these organisations fail to fully consider the hidden costs of maintaining manual processes.
articleGet clued up on warehouse transformation – next week
Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 50+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Coventry CBS Arena on 20 June. The conference provides the keys to understanding the seismic shifts in our sector.
articleSuppliers respond to call for flexibility
The LogiMAT event, held in Stuttgart in March, brought the cream of the world’s intralogistics suppliers together for an extravaganza of astonishing new technology. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
articlePut operations first
THG Brands chief operating officer Tom Killeen – a leader in eComm fulfilment – tells Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy how an operations first approach is paying dividends for the company.
articleGet to grips with warehouse automation
Gain insight into warehouse automation at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event on 20 June at Coventry’s CBS Arena.
newsAmazon reflects on robotics and AI investment
AMAZON DIRECTOR for global robotics – mechatronics and sustainable packaging Stefano La Rovere, says: “Over five years to the end of 2024, we will have invested over €700 million in the deployment of more than 1,000 robotics systems across our European fulfilment centre network.”
productSmart navigation for higher density applications
AMR AND AGV firm Kivnon has integrated intelligent mapping navigation into its K05 Twister model.
productAutonomous forklift demos trailer loading
VISIONNAV’s VNST20 PRO autonomous forklift European premiere at LogiMAT showed how it is capable of loading and unloading trailer trucks in 45 minutes.
articleSheffield boffins studying insect brains promise mobile robot breakthrough
OPTERAN TECHNOLOGIES and SAFELOG have signed a multi-year agreement will deliver mobile robots with greater productivity, improved spatial awareness and lower cost of ownership.
articleFashion drives new automated DC
3PL Noatum Logistics recently moved into a 500,000 sq ft distribution centre in Biggleswade, which features a turnkey automated handling solution delivered by BS Handling Systems. Richard Dannatt tells the story of how it came together.
articleFinance options change the game
FIXED-COST financial products are proving a game changer for warehouse operators looking to invest in automation, according to a report produced by Linde Material Handling UK.
productOptimally timed material flow for pharma firm
A LEADING company in the pharmaceutical industry has opted for a transport solution from ek robotics to sustainably optimise intralogistics processes at a Swiss site.
product3PL launches competition for logistics start-ups
WINCANTON HAS launched the fifth edition of W 2 Labs, an innovation lab designed to discover emerging ideas and tackle some of the industry’s toughest challenges.
productABB invests in AI-enabled navigation for AMRs
ABB HAS acquired Swiss start-up Sevensense, a provider of AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
articleGive your ops an AMR boost
In a recent webinar, Locus Robotics shared its experience of implementing automation in warehouses large and small. Whether you already have some automation in place or are starting from scratch, you can learn how to assess what you need and the process to follow to boost your warehouse performance. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
productLogiMAT launches Mobile Robotics User Forum
FORUM AGV, a European association for the technology, will offer visitors a broad program of information and personal consultation in five categories in Hall 6.
news299 AMRs for fulfilment firm
An eComm-focused 3PL aims to boost both efficiency and flexibility at the warehouse, in partnership with Dematic.
productOmron and Lowpad link up on robotics
OMRON ROBOTICS and Lowpad have entered a strategic partnership to expand OMRON’s line of mobile robots with Lowpad’s low-profile product offering.
