articleGet to grips with warehouse automation
Gain insight into warehouse automation at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event on 20 June at Coventry’s CBS Arena.
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newsAmazon reflects on robotics and AI investment
AMAZON DIRECTOR for global robotics – mechatronics and sustainable packaging Stefano La Rovere, says: “Over five years to the end of 2024, we will have invested over €700 million in the deployment of more than 1,000 robotics systems across our European fulfilment centre network.”
productCE certification awarded
SGS, THE world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has awarded CE certification to leading Chinese logistics equipment manufacturer Wayzim Technology in recognition of its new automated products – the Vision Singulator and Fast Scanner.
articleAutomation assists industrial fulfilment
Industrial products distributor ERIKS has boosted the productivity of its order fulfilment operations by 110%, following a logistics network transformation that combines smart software with well-integrated small-parts automation at its new UK distribution hub in Oldbury.
productStay flexible safely
DIFFERENT MATERIAL widths, varying material positions or partially loaded pallets pose special challenges for access guarding on conveyor lines. For this, Leuze relies on the concept of dynamic format adaptation. In this way, productivity and safety can be optimally harmonised.
articleAnalyse dimensions to boost space utilisation
KNAPP IS making its MultiScan master data capture system available to customers through short-term rental or outright purchase.
articleElegant goods-to-person warehouse robotic solutions
Q&A with Simon Jones, Senior Sales Executive, Exotec.
productAutomation firm launches to focus on UK SMEs
AUTRIX HAS been launched by a leadership team with decades of experience in delivering solutions within the SME space.
productIO-Link connections just ‘make sense’
SICK HAS pioneered the addition of IO-Link to two of its most compact and industry-standard identification devices.
articleThe role of outsourcing
Emma Verkaik, CEO of the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, reflects with two BCMPA members on a year of change, the growing role of outsourcing, and how the sector is playing an increasing role in delivering an ever-wider range of services for today’s brands and retailers.
articleRobotics – what next?
With robotics and automation on a trajectory of growth in intralogistics, the need for interoperability of solutions from different vendors is pressing, argues Dave Berridge.
articlePacked and sorted
AN ECOMM retailer has upgraded its packing and sortation system to meet increasing levels of consumer demand.
articleCentralised and patient-specific
Advances in logistics automation are revolutionising the healthcare supply chain, explains Craig Rollason.
productHow IDS opens up new opportunities for image processing with AI
CHECKING AND sorting parcels or assisting vehicles in avoiding collisions: For such use cases, cameras are virtually indispensable today.
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.
productAutomation can help with returns crunch
The cost-of-living crisis is not only having a negative impact on retail sales, but also on the volume of returns. Dave Berridge, secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), looks into the issue.
productBudget-friendly and versatile
The new, cost-optimised industrial cameras from IDS Imaging Development Systems are said to excel wherever the essentials matter.
productAutomated pouch line boosts production
PACKAGING AND robotic automation company, RMGroup, installed an automated pouch line at US-based Buckman’s Inc., a supplier of swimming pool chemicals.
productNew industrial-grade webcam for logistics
Connect the camera, focus, get the image – this is especially useful when object distances change frequently. Therefore, it is quite common to employ webcams in logistics, kiosk and robotics applications.
articleFresh food imperative
Edeka’s Freienbrink DC is relying on robotic handling systems from Cimcorp to help deliver fresh produce to stores within 4-5 hours of receiving orders.
