productSiemens makes two senior intralogistics appointments
Rachel Price and Nick Hughes join the group as business development managers.
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productIKEA invests in clad-rack warehouse
Swisslog has received a major order from IKEA Supply (Malaysia) with a value of approximately 43 Million Euro.
productSwisslog recognised
Swisslog has been named MHE Supplier of the Year at the Logistics Middle East Awards.
articleDematic rolls out formidable software framework
Order fulfillment has become hugely complex. To cope, the warehouse needs to become intelligent to deliver, says Ian Abbott, head of software solutions, Dematic Northern Europe.
productSlicker accumulation process
Ambaflex helped a ‘ready meals’ firm in the USA optimise its production lines.
productMick Schumacher unveiled as brand ambassador
SSI Schaefer has announced its new brand ambassador, Mick Schumacher. The reigning Formula 3 champion, who is competing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship this year, has entered a long-term partnership with intralogistics specialist SSI Schaefer.
articleMeeting a demanding regulatory environment
To ensure the company can fulfil demanding regulatory requirements in terms of tracking and tracing for pharmaceutical products, now and into the future, Slawex has integrated a state-of-the-art picking system, including a Schäfer Scan Machine, into its processes.
productVertical picking patent
NextShift Robotics has been granted a patent pertaining to operating a robotic picking system in which the containers to be picked are positioned on the shelves and within picking stations.
articleNew shuttle maximises storage
The Gebhardt Shuttle StoreBiter 500 is said to be the new benchmark when it comes to warehouse capacity, flexibility and efficiency with the storage of pallets, box pallets and containers.
productModular automation enables DC expansion
The Norwegian food retailer COOP is significantly expanding its central goods distribution centre in cooperation with Witron.
productDuravant to acquire specialised conveyor firm Motion06
The global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider has signed a deal to acquire Motion06, a manufacturer of machines and components for conveyor systems.
product3D warehouse 5G commerce – Tomorrow’s Warehouse predictions
We predict a mix of familiar headaches and new opportunities in the warehouse of the future. Lack of space is still a major concern, and unlikely to go away, while barely noticed new tech such as 5G may have a much bigger impact than anticipated.
articleInnovation in Materials Handling
In a challenging environment, how can you be sure that you are keeping up to date with all of the developments in materials handling? From understanding the implications of automation through to choosing the right energy source for your next forklift truck there’s a lot to consider.
productFlexible solution for Omnichannel logistics
Supplying drug store chains and grocery stores with shampoo, hair care products and styling mousse is usually pretty straightforward. But sources of products used by professional stylists, or trendy products from smaller insider brands, are few and far between.
productIMHX seminars to explore next-gen supply chain challenges
An inspiring line up of speakers will address the critical developments driving change across the supply chain sector during a series of free-to-attend seminars taking place across four days at IMHX 2019.
productLocus Robotics and JDA ink fulfilment partnership
The robots firm sees the tie up with the tier one WMS player JDA accelerating the roll-out of its multi-bot fulfillment solution.
articleSeven challenges for retail
Retailers and their logistics departments are facing many challenges – from AI to Greta Thunberg. Automation player Witron examines further.
productRobotics to drive down cost
It’s an age-old question in materials handling: how do operations increase productivity while driving down costs?
articleSeminars to tackle the next generation of supply chain challenges
Speakers will address the critical developments driving change across the supply chain sector during a series of free-to-attend seminars taking place across four days at IMHX 2019.
productTiny TiMs plug the AGV low-risk safety gap
SICK has launched the first 2D LiDAR sensors safety-certified to PL b, specifically designed to plug a gap for lower-risk applications where safety-rated integration is needed in small, low-speed Automated Guided Vehicles and Carts, service robots or collaborative robots.
