product40% less time on site
Time studies in a pilot project have proven that it is possible to reduce the time on site, for installation and commissioning of conveyors, with at least 40%.
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articleHow automation changes the warehouse workforce
Bis Henderson Recruitment has released a white paper exploring human resources issues amid the growing use of automated solutions for efulfilment. HSS editor Simon Duddy pulls out a few key thoughts.
articleOcado automated warehousing deal for French supermarket
The Ocado Group has signed an agreement with Groupe Casino to develop the Ocado Smart Platform in France.
productCoping with the impact of peaks in retail
In manual distribution centres peaks have a huge impact. It is very common for the number of pickers and packers to be increased significantly during these periods, but sourcing a high volume of qualified operators can be difficult.
productLenze celebrates being a driving force in UK industry for 70 years
Motion control specialist Lenze celebrates 70 years at the top of the drive and automation technology.
productDaifuku celebrates 80th anniversary
With more than 10,000 projects delivered, branches and contract partners in 23 countries and over 8,600 employees – Daifuku is celebrating a major milestone in its history. For the past 80 years, the company has been offering its customers comprehensive intralogistics solutions.
productModular conveyor system deployed in ATEX Zone 1 area
MiniTec designed and delivered a conveyor handling system for use within a bottling and handling process in a hazardous environment.
articleTrinity Mirror replaces stacker cranes from 1989
World leading provider of automated handling systems, Daifuku, has completed a complex project to design and install two state-of-the-art, high bay stacker cranes at Trinity Mirror’s Oldham print facility.
productInterroll Pallet Control PC 6000 enables zero-pressure pallet conveyance
Interroll is expanding its decentralized control and drive concept, which has been used successfully for years with the Interroll 24 V DC RollerDrive and the Interroll MultiControl for zero-pressure unit load handling. Now, the portfolio also includes a special solution for pallet conveyance.
articleEvolving manufacturing process driving smarter bots
Omron says the manufacturing process is evolving and predicts factories, driven by greater product customisation, will move from linear models using conveyors and AGVs to more intelligent types of mobile robots.
productToyota receives four nominations at the FLTA awards
Toyota Material Handling have received four nominations for the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2018, which is the biggest and most prestigious annual event in the Materials Handling industry calendar.
articleSmarter handling with lean automated trucks from Toyota
Toyota Material Handling is introducing a new and expanded automated warehouse range to the European market.
productSavoye appoints Logistex as distributor in the UK & Ireland
The agreement signed between Savoye and Logistex, enables Logistex to promote, sell, install and maintain a range of products including the Intelis PTS goods to person shuttles, Intelis conveyor and Intelis packing machines.
newsAcquisition to help KUKA build factory of the future
KUKA has acquired software firm Visual Components in a bid to define the next level in intelligent automation.
articleRegistration opens for IntraLogisteX
The show takes place in Ericsson Exhibition Hall 1 of the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th February 2018.
articleIntelligence squared
Industry 4.0 has received a lot of hype, but while this is usually off-putting, that doesn’t mean it won’t have a real impact on manufacturing and its supply chain, logistics and material handling challenges. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
productBespoke floor paves way for automation at Yusen Logistics
In conjunction with Swisslog, Yusen Logistics installed a light goods automated storage and retrieval system for its warehouse in Tuas, Singapore. The innovative AutoStore system includes approximately 16,595 space for stored items and utilises autonomous robots.
productPrecise picking helps retailers make most of Peak
December through to Mid-February marks the period in which most e-retailers garner their greatest revenue gains. This has increased pressure on the traditional warehouse and distribution market, as now products need to be optimally stored so they can be quickly and safely prepared for shipping.
articleTraceability key as Pharma firm automates DC
Specialist 3PL Postnord TPL AB and Apotek Hjärtat AB opted for SSI Schaefer to provide the intralogistics for its central pharmaceutical logistics centre in Norrköping, Sweden.
articleSwarm intelligence
In an age where production is growing and ever smaller batches are transported, the production and distribution sides are virtually dependent on the efficiency and flexibility of the transport logistics, says Kardex Remstar.
