article(What’s the story?) Better storage
BITO Storage Systems helps Proper Music transform its order picking and storage solution operations for its expanding business, which includes a fast-growing eCommerce operation.
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productFuture tech today
A central theme running throughout LogiMAT will be Industry 4.0 and Logistics 4.0.
articleUse the 4.0: Transforming omnichannel operations through innovation
It may be the phrase flying around the logistics sector recently, but Industry 4.0 isn’t just a buzzword. As the intelligence behind the maximum efficiency of tomorrow’s distribution centres, it would be fair to call it ‘the force’ of the digital age. But how does collecting data today help omnichannel retail warehouses predict what will happen tomorrow?
productCeMAT 2018 provides knowledge platform
This year CeMAT will feature another set of forums of innovative forums.
productKASTO to make MACH debut
The metal storage and sawing specialist will discuss its solutions at the exhibition.
newsBS Handling Systems appoints new project engineer
BS Handling Systems has made a strong start to 2018 with the appointment of Andrew Smith as project engineer. Smith joins BS Handling Systems as the company continues to build upon recent success and expansion.
articleNew project engineer
BS Handling Systems has made a strong start to 2018 with the appointment of Andrew Smith as project engineer. Smith joins BS Handling Systems as the company continues to build upon recent success and expansion.
productEmbedded intelligence
Swisslog’s SynQ, a service-based modular software platform, provides the functionality needed to optimise retail warehouse operations.
articleSelf-controlled conveyor system launched
The Swiss company Avancon SA has launched a conveyor system, which allows customers to save costs for controlling and programming.
productMars deploys robots to help manage volume growth
The French subsidiary of the agri-food group Mars has implemented automated handling systems and robotics at the XPO Logistics site at Boigny-sur-Bionne, near Orléans.
productAutomatic takeaway conveyor system integrated
The Pukka Pad Group approached Conveyor Systems Ltd to design and supply a fully automated pallet handling system that allowed its operation to continue palletising manually and integrate an automatic takeaway conveyor system.
newsDematic opens state-of-the-art offices in Lithuania
The automated equipment supplier has invested to secure the skilled engineering resources needed for future expansion.
productRobotic picking pilot doubles productivity for apparel retailer
Geodis has improved efficiency and accuracy for a US online women’s apparel retailer while addressing labour market concerns.
productNext gen sensor provides highly-reliable detection
SICK’s next-generation W16 and W26 smart sensors with “BluePilot” alignment are at the helm of a streamlined portfolio of photoelectric sensors, radically-upgraded to optimise ease-of-use with complete object detection reliability.
articleDK Fulfilment begins trial of simple conveyor robot
DK Fulfilment and Intelligent Robots have been awarded an Innovate UK grant to begin trials of an intralogistics robot transport system at DKF’s dedicated fulfilment facility in Coventry.
productTGW realises first Mustang project in China
International automotive parts supplier HELLA has ordered an automatic mini-load warehouse from TGW Logistics for a new intralogistics centre in Shanghai – the first order to be placed in China since the opening of a TGW production unit in the country.
productChain ID App improved
A tool that identifies conveyor chain has been added to the UK’s first Chain ID App from Donghua.
articleRobotics and data-driven intralogistics for smart operations
The pressures and constraints of operations make it more important than ever to start applying Industry 4.0 concepts. Industry 4.0 constitutes a fourth industrial revolution and spans across a mix of powerful, data-driven technologies. For several years, Industry 4.0 has intrigued many industry professionals because of its potential to address the challenges of running operations more efficiently.
productCustom conveyor can run multiple parallel tracks independently
A global leader in chemical and consumer goods with a wide variety of products wanted to converge two separate streams of closed cartons, transport them up and split the tracks again at the upper-end.
productZero-pressure pallet conveyance
Interroll is expanding its decentralised control and drive concept (24 V DC RollerDrive/ MultiControl for zero-pressure unit load handling) to include a special solution for pallet conveyance.
