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.
articleA new warehouse installation is proving a big leap in distribution efficiency for the Australian operation of Toll Group’s big-name toys and games customer.
articleKardex is pulling out all the stops this year at IMHX and giving all visitors the chance to experience the reality of the latest innovations in automated picking and storage.
productDematic is to extend its presence at IMHX 2019 by taking additional exhibition space for the Dematic Academy within the Skills Zone and contributing to the Skills speaker programme.
productSoftware application and engineering specialist Red Ledge is joining forces at IMHX with the company’s new majority shareholder Böwe Systec to launch the latest range of Red Ledge manufacturing and logistics (M&L) automation systems.
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articleThe new joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S will build a 304,355 sq ft facility at SEGRO Logistics Park Purfleet in a bid to meet demand from its customer base to the East of London.
articleApparel distributor Ralawise sees automation as a way to boost safety in the warehouse.
articleTi Insight’s Professor John Manners-Bell argues automating a labour-intensive sector such as warehousing will have repercussions.
articleThe pure-play retailer will start the build right away and expects the first parcels to be delivered from summer 2021.
articleThe troubled ramp-up of a new automated system at its Berlin-based European distribution centre led to the retailer issuing a profit warning.
articleEver since Amazon acquired Kiva Systems in 2012 for $775 million and took the startup company’s robots off the market, warehouse managers have been looking for alternative suppliers. Here Geek+ outlines its strong robotics and warehouse automation offering.
articleThe UK is dotted with many SMEs struggling with warehouse space who need to modernise and maximise without investing in new facilities. SEC Storage is a distributor with integrator-like capabilities offering a broad range of astute warehouse design solutions. SEC Storage Systems Division commercial director, Harry Watts explains more to HSS editor Simon Duddy.
articleYou need to protect your automation investment so the system continues to deliver over many years with minimal disruption, says Dave Acton, Engineering Support Services Director, Logistex.
productIn an era when speed is key, even minor flooring irregularities can have a major impact on deliveries and safety.
productSICK has launched the smallest industrial UHF RFID read/write device of its kind, the RFU610, creating new opportunities to integrate RFID track and trace capability in automated machines and mobile vehicles across production, materials handling, and logistics environments.
productIn 1969 when forklift manufacturer BT developed a stacker crane, they had no idea what the future might hold for their new product.
productSwisslog will expand a logistics centre for Rapunzel Naturkost. The expansion will feature Swisslog’s automated pallet technology in the form of five Vectura pallet stacker cranes and ProMove conveyor for the high-bay warehouse.
articleSolutions promise to address customer need for improved and highly specialised layer picking processes.
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