articleOmron says the manufacturing process is evolving and predicts factories, driven by greater product customisation, will move from linear models using conveyors and AGVs to more intelligent types of mobile robots.
productToyota Material Handling have received four nominations for the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2018, which is the biggest and most prestigious annual event in the Materials Handling industry calendar.
articleToyota Material Handling is introducing a new and expanded automated warehouse range to the European market.
productThe agreement signed between Savoye and Logistex, enables Logistex to promote, sell, install and maintain a range of products including the Intelis PTS goods to person shuttles, Intelis conveyor and Intelis packing machines.
productManufacturing and logistics control specialist Red Ledge and materials handling specialist Stockrail International are co-launching ‘Red Ledge RedRail’, an Excel spreadsheet-driven box sorter that is said to be one third the price of an average sortation system.
productInterroll will present a comprehensive range of dynamic storage solutions that can save up to 50% space and reduce travel distances by up to 80%. These include pallet live and carton live buffer and order picking solutions.
newsKUKA has acquired software firm Visual Components in a bid to define the next level in intelligent automation.
articleThe show takes place in Ericsson Exhibition Hall 1 of the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th February 2018.
articleIndustry 4.0 has received a lot of hype, but while this is usually off-putting, that doesn’t mean it won’t have a real impact on manufacturing and its supply chain, logistics and material handling challenges. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
productIn conjunction with Swisslog, Yusen Logistics installed a light goods automated storage and retrieval system for its warehouse in Tuas, Singapore. The innovative AutoStore system includes approximately 16,595 space for stored items and utilises autonomous robots.
productDecember through to Mid-February marks the period in which most e-retailers garner their greatest revenue gains. This has increased pressure on the traditional warehouse and distribution market, as now products need to be optimally stored so they can be quickly and safely prepared for shipping.
articleSpecialist 3PL Postnord TPL AB and Apotek Hjärtat AB opted for SSI Schaefer to provide the intralogistics for its central pharmaceutical logistics centre in Norrköping, Sweden.
articleIn an age where production is growing and ever smaller batches are transported, the production and distribution sides are virtually dependent on the efficiency and flexibility of the transport logistics, says Kardex Remstar.
articleMost major manufacturers have started on their journeys toward Industry 4.0 with great enthusiasm. However, their suppliers need to act now to ensure they are not left in the slow lane when it comes to digital manufacturing, says Harry Chana of Daifuku.
productAn automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) is enabling the Lear Corporation factory at Coventry to triple the output of car seats to over 300,000 sets a year in hundreds of different specifications and meet its customer’s just-in-time delivery schedules.
productAn automated pallet conveying system designed and installed by Gebhardt-ECS for one of Europe’s biggest paint manufacturers is enabling up to 100 loads an hour to be delivered directly from production to specific storage areas in a separate warehouse without intermediate handling.
productTransnorm System in Thailand has opened a new centralised production factory in the Bang Bo industrial zone of Eastern Bangkok.
newsKuehne + Nagel plans to invest globally in technology start-ups that could ‘transform logistics’. The shopping list includes big data and predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain and robotics.
productBITO will be exhibiting at IntraLogisteX at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 27-28 February 2018. Members of BITO’s experienced sales team will be on hand to discuss the leading supplier’s solutions for shelving and racking; storage and order picking systems; bins and containers; and warehouse equipment and accessories for a broad array of applications.
productLenze is bringing a boxful of Big Ideas to IntraLogisteX 2018. The company will showcase a range of innovative drive and motion products, along with advanced software and service solutions designed to accelerate and simplify the specification, design and support of automated handling and storage systems.
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