productVarner, one of northern Europe’s largest fashion groups, has chosen Swisslog as its partner to expand its European warehouse in Vänersborg, Sweden. The automated warehouse was built in cooperation with Swisslog and was put into operation in 2016. Three years later, the warehouse will be expanded with additional automation.
productThe internet retailer Ocado is continuing its evolution into a logistics technology provider, but Thomas Cullen of consultancy Transport Intelligence cautions its solutions business is still loss-making and needs investment.
articleIntralogistics is evolving, and the future of warehousing requires flexible automation and smart data. At IMHX 2019, leading warehouse automation and software provider, Swisslog, is set to present innovations based on self-optimising, modular, software-driven and robotic technology.
articleIntegrator Beumer Group installed its flexible and modular warehouse control system at the new European Logistics Centre of the Polish automotive parts supplier Inter Cars.
productIntralogistics automation provider, Knapp, has announced its results for the business year 2018-2019, which show order volume exceeded the one billion euros mark for the first time in the company’s history, while net turnover rose by 34.5% to 954 million euros.
articleRetailer John Lewis is working with automation partner Knapp on a robot-base handling solution which will be installed this summer in its Magna Park campus.
articleChinese firm Geek+ Robotics has released what the MiniSort, which it says is the first ‘smart and flexible robotic sorting solution of its kind’.
articleSSI Schaefer is delighted to announce it will be sponsoring the Logistics Solutions Theatre at this year’s IMHX exhibition.
articleAmid the science-fiction-fueled fear that robots are taking over, we look at the positive impact that robotics bring to society, as well as the warehouse. Is this a normal part of innovation, or does robophobia threaten the evolution of technology?
productChocolate World, based in Belgium, manufactures chocolate moulds for customers in more than 110 countries.
articleFetch Robotics announced a Series C round of funding of $46 million. Fetch Robotics has raised $94 million to date.
newsSEC Storage is delighted to announce that its Systems Division Commercial Director, Harry Watts, has been officially elected as a Chartered Member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport.
productErwin Hymer Centre Travelworld selected the Kardex Vertical Life Module ASRS.
productAutomated systems manufacturer Paul Vahle has revamped its warehouse to supply individual components to a connected production facility. The project, worth €2.5 million, was carried out by Jungheinrich.
articleThe firm has entered into a partnership with RoboSavvy, a leader in AI, to create a one-stop-shop warehouse automation solution that combines the strengths of the Böwe Systec’s Optisorter and the RoboSavvy Tugbot.
articleAMH Material Handling has completed two projects at Asda’s Lymedale DC to increase storage and throughput for George clothing.
newsAutomation and AI-driven technologies are changing the face of Middle East’s warehousing industry, pushing advanced inventory control high up the industry agenda and sharpening cost-control, space optimisation and competitiveness, according to a UAE sector pioneer.
articleGlobal warehouse automation provider, KNAPP, is showcasing its brand-new Pick-it-Easy Evo workstation at the show.
articleIt is rare to see a robotics start-up in such a strong position to hit the ground running, but Geek+ brings a formidable, scalable and flexible warehouse automation proposition. Handling & Storage solutions editor Simon Duddy reports.
productRobotic automation is the key to unlocking greater flexibility and productivity in distribution centres, says the robotics supplier.
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