newsAMAZON 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.”
productSGS, 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.
articleIndustrial 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.
productDIFFERENT 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.
articleKNAPP IS making its MultiScan master data capture system available to customers through short-term rental or outright purchase.
articleQ&A with Simon Jones, Senior Sales Executive, Exotec.
productAUTRIX HAS been launched by a leadership team with decades of experience in delivering solutions within the SME space.
productSICK HAS pioneered the addition of IO-Link to two of its most compact and industry-standard identification devices.
articleEmma 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.
articleWith robotics and automation on a trajectory of growth in intralogistics, the need for interoperability of solutions from different vendors is pressing, argues Dave Berridge.
articleAN ECOMM retailer has upgraded its packing and sortation system to meet increasing levels of consumer demand.
articleAdvances in logistics automation are revolutionising the healthcare supply chain, explains Craig Rollason.
productCHECKING AND sorting parcels or assisting vehicles in avoiding collisions: For such use cases, cameras are virtually indispensable today.
productSICK HAS announced a major advance in its colour sensor portfolio, with the launch of its CSS and CSX high resolution and high-speed devices.
productThe 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.
productThe new, cost-optimised industrial cameras from IDS Imaging Development Systems are said to excel wherever the essentials matter.
productPACKAGING AND robotic automation company, RMGroup, installed an automated pouch line at US-based Buckman’s Inc., a supplier of swimming pool chemicals.
productConnect 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.
articleEdeka’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.
productSICK HAS launched the safeVisionary2, a compact 3D time-of-flight camera with safety certification performance level c, in accordance with ISO 13849.
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