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.
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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.
productMedical devices firm invests in automation
The independent American developer, manufacturer and seller of medical devices Hollister was forced to expand its logistics capability as a result of success.
productJungheinrich UK hosts Logistics Systems Open Day
Jungheinrich UK has hosted its first Logistics Systems Open Day, discussing the foundations for tomorrow’s workforce in the logistics sector and addressing the challenges of Intralogistics 4.0 with demonstrations of its range of integrated solutions.
productTwisting pasta to floor level
A world leading pasta maker from Italy wanted to maximise its line efficiency and bring two separate product streams down to the next part of the line.
productFirst impressions at Linde World of Material Handling
I am attending the Linde World of Material Handling exhibition in Mannheim today, and took a few minutes out from the hectic schedule to write up some notes on highlights so far.
productTaking storage to another dimension
Gebhardt has enhanced the StoreBiter OLS 3D automated storage and retrieval system – the shuttle no longer only runs through aisles, but also on connecting routes between the aisles.
productError-free picking
Fashion brand Marc Cain is benefiting from automation supplied by KNAPP.
productSafer DC maintenance
Engineers at modern fulfilment centres are required to maintain material handling equipment, conveyors and packaging machinery to ensure their smooth running and fulltime operation.
productEngine manufacturer replaces highly manual operation
Andrews Automation was invited to offer a solution to a highly manual operation involving parts bins return to suppliers.
