productProduct cooling & static removal
To cater for multi impression closure moulding where typically 120 caps can be moulded on a 10 second cycle, it is imperative to cool them down to avoid deflection in the collection bin.
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articleAnother major automation deal as Toyota acquires Vanderlande
The latest move in a trend of major forklift manufacturers making large acquisitions in automated intralogistics sees Toyota Industries buy Dutch automated player Vanderlande.
productSpeakers unveiled for June warehousing event
The theme for the Warehouse Technology Group event is how investment in business-improving warehouse technology and equipment can help you meet the challenges presented by the current business climate and the growth of e-tailing.
articleElectronics retailer installs fast pick stations
Winkel, a specialist in intelligent handling systems, has delivered five Fast Pick stations to a major Swedish electronics retailer, increasing picking capacity.
articleJungheinrich wins contract to build logistics centre
Scheduled for completion in June 2017 and costing approximately 7.8 million Euro, the 3,500m² logistics centre will consist of a fully automated high rack warehouse for 5,100 Euro pallets and 12,000 small parts bins.
articleClipper Northampton boosts GOH storage to 1.5m garments
BS Handling Systems has completed ‘Phase 2’ of a major contract to fit out Clipper’s distribution centre in Grange Park, Northampton.
articleSecond FAST Picking solution from KNAPP goes live
Following successful implementation of the first system that completely automated the handling of its fruit and vegetable range, Migros Zürich has taken delivery of a second FAST Picking solution from KNAPP to automate the fulfilment of orders for dairy products and other fresh items.
articleSports retailer to build automated warehouse with Swisslog
Swisslog has entered into an agreement with Sportamore – the leading Nordic online sports retailer – to supply an automated warehouse solution.
articlePaper manufacturer invests in heavy duty automated warehouse
The system from Pesmel comprises dense storage of of heavy paper rolls, as well as automated handling.
productExpress handling of loose loads
The Express Snoot from Caljan reduces turn-around time for retailers and other companies handling loose-loaded cargo. Developed exclusively for use with Caljan Performer Telescopic Conveyors, the unit is said to make light of loading and unloading vehicles of any size.
articleAutomation expanded with natural navigation
Toyota Material Handling introduces a new method of navigation for automated vehicles called natural navigation.
productSpiral conveyor sent to China
Being the fastest growing e-commerce market, China’s demand for in time express delivery services is huge. A prominent service player in this industry, with a nationwide service network expanding overseas, operates some 9,000 service centres with nearly 300,000 employees.
articleRobotics and the click-to-ship revolution
Robots have always been considered as futuristic. The reality is, they are entering the here-and-now in a significant and transformative way – and nowhere more so than in the modern warehouse. By Simon Cooper, Business Solutions Sales Director, Dematic Northern Europe.
productModular system is key
MiniTec’s modular aluminium profile flow rack kit helps demonstrate the new Kanban monitoring system launched by WERMA.
productDebenhams to close one DC and ten small warehouses
The retailer has begun a consultation on the closure of one central distribution centre and around 10 smaller regional warehousing facilities as part of a wide-ranging ‘Fix the Basics’ plan the company is working through.
productTGW hires new UK managing director
Automated materials handling solutions specialist TGW Logistics Group has announced the appointment of two managing directors for its Northern Europe operations.
articleASOS adds GOH system for 500000 garments
BS Handling Systems has recently completed a major contract to design, manufacture and install a hanging garment solution for ASOS in Barnsley, allowing the pure play fashion retailer to move away from a labour intensive system.
productInterroll’s new modular Drum Motors will cut costs and lead times
The conveyor drive specialist Interroll has launched a new generation of drum motors that will be predominantly used for conveyor belt systems in distribution centres, production areas and in hygienic applications in the food industry.
articleInsights and innovations from IRX and EDX
Over 5,000 tech-savvy visitors from across the globe came together at the NEC for the co-located InternetRetailing Expo (IRX) and eDelivery Expo (EDX) this year. Game-changing news, developments and innovations – including more than 25 large-scale product launches – were presented at this year’s Expos by more than 300 exhibitors, sponsors and partners.
articleI versus Robot?
Machines are increasingly taking over tasks that humans have performed for decades. From Luddites in the 1800s to modern day “digital refuseniks”, some have always resisted change, and yet today’s robots are more capable than ever. So will workers rejoice at being unshackled from repetitive and dangerous tasks, or should we brace ourselves for high-performing smart warehouses becoming deserted dark logistics facilities?
