productGantry robots keep tyre manufacturers on track
Güdel’s gantry robot systems have been installed with Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear, Continental and Pirelli to manipulate, transport, sort and palletise product says Güdel UK’s Will Bourn.
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articleNew Swisslog reports address the challenges of energy efficiency and small order fulfilment
Managing energy efficiency and small order fulfilment are two of the greatest challenges facing modern logistics operations, according to new reports from automation and intralogistics experts, Swisslog.
articleGreen means lean
Embracing sustainability can provide a competitive edge in the supply chain. The potential gains are leading companies to automate more of their intralogistics, argues Dave Berridge, Secretary of the Automated Material Handling System Association (AMHSA).
articleBiggest PPMA Show for 12 years shows manufacturing strength
Once again, the PPMA Show highlighted why it’s the UK’s unmissable event for processing and packaging machinery, when it returned to Birmingham’s NEC between 26 and 28 September.
productGap testing robots to pick and sort clothes
The clothing giant is testing robots from start-up Kindred AI in the USA.
productThe SICK sense is customisable
SICK has developed the SureSense family of user-customisable photo-electric sensors – a concept that enables machine builders and plant engineers to specify from a wide-range of sensing options all within a standard technology, set-up, mounting and housing.
productSystem suits just-in-sequence processing
Ferag AG has expanded its Skyfall technology to link various assembly processes in the automotive industry.
articleHonda achieves lineside logistics boost
Daifuku has completed an upgrade project at Honda’s Swindon plant, which has achieved a 30% increase in output while retaining the bulk of original equipment.
productUPM Conveyors reports big deals from PPMA Show and Interplas
The family-run UK manufacturer achieved orders in excess of £500k from showcasing their services at both Interplas and PPMA in September.
articleLong-lasting sorter
The decision to invest in a new sorter can often be prompted by the need to increase capacity or by increased levels of system downtime. So how has the Swedish retailer, Åhléns, managed to compete in the highly competitive fashion, beauty and home-ware market using a sorter which was installed 26 years ago?
productEasy to maintain
The Elesa Eleroll modular Roller and Ball Track Transfer Units offer quick easy installation and update for the smooth rolling movement of products in manufacturing and storage/distribution situations.
articleEgemin to fold into Dematic brand
Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimise the supply chain, announced the next step in the integration of Egemin Automation and NDC Automation with Dematic by consolidating the brands into a single global Dematic brand.
productBusinesses aren’t ready for 4th Industrial Revolution says research
Many companies believe investment in IT and advanced technology will drive and sustain change, but the key is to ensure that the correct skills and culture exist to drive this transformation, says consultancy Crimson & Co.
productLogistex adds Automha Group solutions to offering
The UK-based systems integrator will focus on the Autosatmover & Supercap solutions.
articleHigh-density automated storage for steel firm
Automated systems streamlines the storage and handling of bar and tube to assist just-in-time operations.
articleWholesaler deploys dynamic picking solution for projected growth
Wholesaler poised to improve picking performance by 30% with expanded automated warehouse system from Witron.
productPremier league picking
Since the Batson family started in business decorating T-shirts back in the 1980s, its company, Ralawise Ltd, has grown beyond recognition to become a leading B2B dot-com supplier of clothing across Europe with sales exceeding £100 million, around 4,500 product lines and over nine million items in stock at any time.
productThe only way is up
Flowtechnology UK (FTUK) is a major supplier of fluid power components and associated services in the UK. With so many new products being added to the company’s portfolio, warehouse expansion was required.
productNew innovative gripper with versatile functionality
ItemPiQ is the robot cell at the core of Swisslog’s AutoPiQ solution – designed for automated picking in intralogistics.
articleNew order picking systems ensures premier league status
Back in the 1980s the Batson family started a business in their home in Cheshire decorating T-shirts for the local souvenir market. As the business grew, substantial clothing brands started to come on board, and Ralawise is now a leading B2B dot-com supplier for a wide range of clothing across Europe with sales exceeding £100 million.
