productJungheinrich acquires robotics company Magazino
Magazino has customers such as Zalando and specialises in autonomous mobile robots for a variety of applications, including picking small items such as shoes.
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productLocus Robotics passes 2 billion units picked
The AMR leader says its AMR solutions have now picked more than two billion units.
productElectronic component management easier with automation
A good system for managing electronic parts is essential, no business wants to waste time hunting for components which are required in a timely manner for customers and production needs.
newsBeverage firm makes full use of mezzanine
NORWEGIAN DISTRIBUTOR and logistics services provider for alcoholic beverages Vectura AS has installed an automated buffer and sequencing system on a 700 sq m mezzanine structure.
productNew system for metals stockholder
BIEBER + MARBURG, a steel and non-ferrous metals stockholder in Germany, has purchased a new sawing centre from Kasto for close-tolerance cutting to length of its wide variety of bar, tube, profile and other products. As a result, it has reduced lead times from order to delivery and is able to respond more flexibly to customer requests.
articleBack to the Future: Retrofitting warehouse automation
Russell Hutchinson, business development manager at Daifuku UK, discusses the often overlooked issue of managed retrofitting.
productNew SICK sensor is all-rounder
SICK HAS added the UC40, a powerful and compact cube sensor, to its market-leading family of ultrasonic sensors. The SICK UC40 sets the standard for wide-ranging ultrasonic detection duties up to 5m. Equipped with push-lock mounting and IO-Link, it can be quickly integrated in machinery, on conveyors and on automated mobile vehicles.
productNew HQ for conveyor specialist
Automation and eCommerce specialist Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) has finalised its relocation to a purpose-built headquarters as part of a seven-figure investment in the company’s eco-friendly future.
newsLocus Robotics breaks ground on global HQ
The nearly 200,000 sq ft facility in Wilmington, Massachusetts will serve as the hub for Locus Robotics’ expanding global operations.
productSwiss Post trusts Swisslog with expansion project
SWISSLOG WILL implement intralogistics on behalf of Swiss Post as part of an expansion project at its Villmergen facility in Switzerland.
articleIs there ever a good time to retrofit?
Russell Hutchinson, business development manager at Daifuku UK, examines the often overlooked discipline of managed retrofittng.
newsAutoStore and Ocado settle all patent litigation
AutoStore Holdings and Ocado Group have announced a complete settlement of all claims between the companies in their global patent dispute, avoiding further litigation and associated costs.
articleIs there ever a good time to retrofit?
Russell Hutchinson, business development manager at Daifuku UK, examines the often overlooked discipline of managed retrofittng.
articleStrategic and operational insights
In a recent webinar, Zebra outline how modular technology can help you advance your operations, outpace your competition and increase your employee satisfaction. Catch up with the webinar on demand on our website.
productLeveraging ASRS: a game-changer for 3PLs
3PLS PLAY a significant role in the supply chain and as such have a need for better inventory control, greater efficiency and accuracy in order to remain competitive and attractive to their customers.
productMajor upgrade to colour sensor portfolio
SICK HAS announced a major advance in its colour sensor portfolio, with the launch of its CSS and CSX high resolution and high-speed devices.
productHousebuilder invests in automated reach trucks
TOPHAT WILL become one of the first UK customers to operate automated versions of Linde Material Handling’s range of reach trucks.
productSustainable intralogistics in mind
AUTOMATION CAN help get more out of less, making it intrinsically sustainable. Grocery retail is a core sector for Cimcorp and sustainability is becoming increasingly important.
productRobust parcel handling partner
FIVES HAS been chosen by La Poste Group for continuing the modernisation of its Colissimo network. This new project, which involves a Fives’ turnkey handling solution, is part of a vast program to renovate its parcel delivery network.
productPouch sorter prompts returns rethink
MANY HANDS may make light work, but they are also expensive. With return rates of online purchases averaging 20-30% – up to 60% for fashion items – manual handling soon adds up to an unnecessary cost burden for the retailer.
