newsKION brand Egemin Automation makes US acquisition
The warehouse automation specialist acquired Retrotech, a systems integrator of warehouse and distribution solutions, for around $US 40 million from Savoye.
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articleWireless system transforms Ocado’s automated warehouse
Cambridge Consultants has collaborated on a wireless control system allowing the grocery retailer to co-ordinate the movements of hundreds of thousands of crates in real time and in parallel.
productSpiral conveyor record
A new state of the art distribution centre built for a leading garment retailer in Turkey includes some challenging elevation requirements. SpiralVeyors from AmbaFlex have been installed as a solution.
articleAvoiding growing pains
Automation provides the foundation for swift growth in the retail sector. Here, Swisslog talks us through two stand-out case studies, one in Germany and one in Australia.
productWireless switching
steute develops and manufactures a wide range of switching devices which communicate by radio instead of signal cables. This makes switchgear installation easier and means that components which are often susceptible to wear and tear, such as cable carriers and slip rings, can be eliminated.
productSpeed up logistics processes
Whether it is a request for new material to be delivered, assistance required or that work is running out, Andonspeed calls up the appropriate intervention to the packing station, reducing waiting times and making the operation more efficient.
productFlange mount shaft bearings
Elesa’s new UC range of self-aligning flange bearings offer easy installation for rotating shafts on equipment such as conveyor systems, where their tolerant fit and protected bearings enable quick, simple assembly or replacement.
productMatch automation with application
JBT has redesigned its range of Automatic Guided Vehicle systems (AGVs) into standard modules, which can be combined to suit different applications, with the aim of simplifying AGV solutions and the way customers make purchases.
productSame day dispatch
Renold has launched a new same-day dispatch service for its range of BS conveyor chain. The service is available from the company’s dedicated UK service centre for chain with 3000 to 30,000lb breaking loads and with 1.5” to 6” pitch sizes.
productLogistex identified in inspirational list
The warehouse solutions firm was recognised in the third edition of London Stock Exchange’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report.
articleToyota Material Handling unveils plans for CeMAT 2016
Think CeMAT, think Toyota. That is the theme promoted by Toyota Material Handling for this year’s event, reflecting a wide range of ideas and concepts that the company has developed for truck operators and logistics managers.
articleOnline retailer to automate fulfilment centre
TGW is to install the automated logistics systems at the new fulfilment centre of Dutch online retailer, bol.com.
articleCeMAT 2016 puts the spotlight on digitisation and automation
The lead theme for CeMAT 2016 is Smart Supply Chain Solutions. In other words, the foremost trade show for intralogistics and supply chain management – which runs from 31 May to 3 June in Hannover, Germany – will highlight the pivotal role of logistics in today’s increasingly digitised and integrated industrial value chains.
articleSmarter technology
Pallet conveyors are proving increasingly versatile and sophisticated, says Gebhardt-ECS.
productSalver service for spares
As part of a unique solution to handle component parts for a major manufacturer in the UK automotive industry, SSI Schaefer has supplied nineteen thousand plastic trays to Gebhardt European Conveyor Systems.
articleNestlé invests in AGVs at baby & infant food plant
The Nestlé factory in Biessenhofen (Bavaria) ranks as one of the most important production sites for baby and infant food in the world. To ensure the 24/7 operation of its production, the multinational food company has commissioned Egemin Automation to automate all material handling flows in the plant.
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productSpace efficient & affordable
It is reported that the CSi i-Pal 100 P palletiser can be installed and up and running in two days for no more than €80,000. It also has a maximum width of just 2.36m.
articleSensing the future of Industry 4.0
SICK has set a technology milestone in sensing capability for logistics, warehousing and goods handling with the new PowerProx, offering unprecedented versatility to detect any object on a high-speed production line with one range of sensors.
articleZero backlash
Oldham couplings from Ruland are zero-backlash, have a balanced design, accommodate large parallel misalignment, and are highly versatile, making them suited for precise positioning and general industrial conveyor systems.
