newsJohn Lewis to open third DC at Magna Park
John Lewis has announced that it will open a new distribution centre (DC) in Milton Keynes, to support the growth of its Omni-channel business in both shops and online.
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articleDB Schenker Logistics takes on first CarryPick solution
Automation specialists, Swisslog, is to deliver its newly developed order fulfilment system for DB Schenker Logistics in Arlandastad, Sweden.
articleTaking automation to another level
DHL has carried out a pilot project testing smart glasses and augmented reality picking in a warehouse in the Netherlands.
productChocolate wrappers
Egemin has supplied an automated warehouse system with AGVs to Kim’s Chocolates.
articleJohn Lewis seeks standardised automated despatch
The retailer is looking to create efficiencies in its own network by creating a standard method of connecting its automated despatch function with the lorries of any of its partner carriers.
articleTips on getting fulfilment right
Voiteq MD Isabel McCabe offers advice to grocery retailers and fashion brands alike as online sales drive business changes.
productPowered roller conveyor
LB Foster Materials Handling has designed, manufactured and installed the conveyor system, lifts and transfer cars for an automotive tabbing cell.
productCompact robot
Comau’s newest six-axis articulated robot, Racer 999, inherits all the key features of its “older brother” Racer 7-1.4, a product reported to have had incredible success since it was introduced just a year ago.
productLifts & palletisers
According to Qimarox, its innovative product lifts, pallet lifts and palletisers are proof that high capacity and flexibility can go together with low operating costs and a high degree of durability.
articleMade up it’s modular
The Eleroll modular roller track system from Elesa includes hard thermoplastic and soft-touch elastomer rollers plus omnidirectional ball rollers.
productPallet conveyor systems
In partnership with Cassioli, Diamond Phoenix offers a full range of pallet conveyor systems based on a modular design, securing benefits of economy in manufacturing and simplicity in installation.
productHermes Fulfilment reduces energy consumption thanks to Interroll RollerDrive
Hermes Fulfilment, an Otto Group company that manages all services along the supply chain for European distance dealers at its four own logistics centres, introduced a master plan on climate protection in 2006.
productCSL provide conveying solution for packing of pharmaceutical canisters
Conveyors link machines and feed empty boxes in to a low level cleanroom for packing.
productBulk handling
Providing comprehensive advice and information about all aspects of bulk materials handling equipment, Guttridge has launched a new website. Refreshed case studies, a regularly updated news stream and access to brochures, data sheets and machine specifications are standout features of the new site.
articleBespoke design
MiniTec designed a bespoke spiral conveyor system for a production plant for bottling and packaging of liquids, gels, ointments, creams, pastes and powders.
articleQVC benefits from the ‘waterfall effect’
Home shopping channel QVC approached Newland Conveyors to implement the automatic loading of cartons into its trailers.
productPallet flow solution
Interroll will display its products and demonstrate Pallet and Carton Flow storage systems at the IntraLogisteX exhibition.
articleLinde partners with Balyo for automated forklifts
Linde Material Handling and Balyo have signed an exclusive cooperation agreement to jointly develop robotic solutions.
productTray sealers
Sealing a range of soft fruits at leading grower and packer S&A Produce of Marden, near Hereford, Proseal tray sealers are achieving speeds of up to 115 packs per minute. S&A currently has eight Proseal machines within the group, the majority of which are GT2 Twin-X models, with a ninth on order.
articleRotating shuttles from YLOG add agility
The YLOG-Shuttle system enables shuttles to move both crosswise and lengthwise in a store by rotating.
