articleOverhead conveyor for fast fashion
SSI Schaefer has extended its product range for eCommerce and omni-channel distribution with the development of a highly compact and multifunctional overhead conveying system for goods up to 3kg.
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articleRobotic warehouse start-up Magazino secures funding
The international technology group Körber has invested in the Munich-based robotics start-up Magazino in exchange for a minority stake in picking specialist.
articleAdaptable solution
Modular aluminium profiling systems can be readily adapted to a wide variety of warehouse applications, says MiniTec.
productInther celebrates 20 year anniversary
The supplier of logistics automation systems was founded 20 years ago by Paul Hermsen and Martijn Herder who still manage Inther today.
productConveyors for chilled and deep-freeze areas
Conveying, sorting and storing packaged food and beverage are crucial processes and Interroll offers a wide range of solutions, even for deep freeze logistics.
productAmbaFlex wins patent case in China
Ambaflex won the case against the China-based organisation ‘Shanghai Hui Ge Industrial Co., Ltd’ which infringed on one of the global patents AmbaFlex holds in regards to spiral conveyors.
articleACPaQ: The power to palletise up to 500000 cases per day
The robot-based ACPaQ solution is the newest milestone in the successful cooperation between Swisslog and KUKA. This world-class innovation is the latest development to emerge from the bundled robotics and intralogistics know-how of the two leading providers.
productUS automation firm buys Danish industrial robot specialist
Teradyne has acquired Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) for €121 million net of cash acquired plus €101 million if performance targets are met by 2020.
articleFulfillment house takes advantage of robotics-as-a-service
Rakuten Super Logistics has partnered with inVia Robotics to integrate picking robots into its US warehouses.
newsAutomation firm Witron grew revenues 6.2% in 2017
The group increased revenues to 515 million Euros in the fiscal year 2017.
articleCurrent trends reveal secrets of the future warehouse
The warehouse of the future will be shaped by trends in society, technology and consumer behaviour, says new Swisslog report.
articleAmerican grocer partners with Ocado for automated fulfillment
The Kroger Co and Ocado have announced an exclusive partnership agreement in the United States that will bring the Ocado Smart Platform, which includes online ordering, automated fulfillment and home delivery capabilities to the USA.
articleCustomers demanding connected fleets
With increased demand for ‘connected’ operations, Hyster Europe is supporting applications throughout the logistics chain with innovative 360 degree technology solutions.
articleUS start-up online grocer invests in ‘micro’ fulfilment centres
Boston-area start-up, Takeoff Technologies, is developing the ‘micro’ fulfilment centres that feature logistics automation from Knapp.
productM&S admits Castle Donington DC ‘struggling with peaks’
Marks and Spencer has expressed frustration at inefficiencies at its Castle Donington fulfilment centre and disappointment with the rate of growth in its online sales.
productFood firm deploys AGV shuttle and reach truck combination
Jungheinrich is building the semi-automated finished goods warehouse for Germany’s oldest noodle producer.
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articleCycling products distributor invests in advanced conveyor
ZyroFisher invited Advance Automated Systems to review handling methods to achieve its objectives at a time of growth and merger. The UK conveyor manufacturer installed a handling system with 24V DC technology and MultiControl from Interroll.
articleArtificial Intelligence drives smart forklift
A newcomer to the forklift world is a highlight automated model from German industrial group ZF, which is best known as a car parts maker.
productSafer automation with sensors
Sensata has launched a White Paper on how sensors are moving the materials handling industry towards safer automation.
