productRobotics to drive down cost
It’s an age-old question in materials handling: how do operations increase productivity while driving down costs?
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articleSeminars to tackle the next generation of supply chain challenges
Speakers will address the critical developments driving change across the supply chain sector during a series of free-to-attend seminars taking place across four days at IMHX 2019.
productTiny TiMs plug the AGV low-risk safety gap
SICK has launched the first 2D LiDAR sensors safety-certified to PL b, specifically designed to plug a gap for lower-risk applications where safety-rated integration is needed in small, low-speed Automated Guided Vehicles and Carts, service robots or collaborative robots.
newsStrategic appointment for food and drink sector
LAC Conveyors and Automation has appointed Steve Spencer to sales manager.
productEmile Naus promoted to operations partner at BearingPoint
Emile Naus, who leads BearingPoint’s Operations team in the UK, has been promoted to partner.
productUPS opens automated sorting hub
The facility in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, is designed to help facilitate cross-border trade.
articleSummer madness predicted as Amazon gears up for Prime Day
Parcelhero says Amazon Prime Day(s) will be a $6.7bn bonanza to lure in new members.
articleSoftware automation can help tackle the ‘Amazon effect’
The Amazon effect has changed retail and its supply chains, meaning ever faster responsiveness is a priority. SnapFulfil MD Tony Dobson argues investment in software automation can help.
articleSystem promises fourfold increase in order fulfilment
In today’s intralogistics, fast order processing is crucial for every business as customers expect a correct delivery in the shortest possible time.
article‘Made-to-order’ delivery demands drive innovative solution
Automated shuttle warehouse to be a key part of an integrated logistics solution for components firm.
productA peek at the future of intelligent logistics
Dematic will invite visitors to step into the future of intelligent logistics at IMHX.
productLiebherr upgrades automated metal storage
Robotic handling has been added as steel bar and tube storage systems were upgraded.
newsMeet someone new at IMHX 2019
Among the 400+ intralogistics solutions providers exhibiting at IMHX 2019, there will be a significant number of companies exhibiting for the first time, bringing with them never-before-seen innovations in supply chain technology.
articleShowcasing Smart Motor Solutions
Celebrating 50 years in the UK, Lenze will showcase its Smart Motor Solutions at IMHX this September.
productSmall parts picking one of three key product areas
At IMHX 2019, BITO Storage Systems will be displaying its ability to provide a comprehensive set of products and solutions.
productCimcorp partners with Conveyor Networks in UK
The manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic order fulfillment and tire-handling solutions has signed an agreement with Conveyor Networks for the company to represent Cimcorp in the UK market.
productCrossbelt sorter boosts parcel throughput
Courier Skynet Worldwide Express deployed a vertical crossbelt sorter to achieve sorting rates of 4,000 parcels per hour at its Hounslow hub.
productAutoStore on Demand live in six months
Swisslog’s AutoStore on Demand is speeding up the deployment of warehouse automation implementations.
productFashion group to double eComm capacity
Varner, one of northern Europe’s largest fashion groups, has chosen Swisslog as its partner to expand its European warehouse in Vänersborg, Sweden. The automated warehouse was built in cooperation with Swisslog and was put into operation in 2016. Three years later, the warehouse will be expanded with additional automation.
productAnalyst: Ocado’s solutions business needs investment to scale
The internet retailer Ocado is continuing its evolution into a logistics technology provider, but Thomas Cullen of consultancy Transport Intelligence cautions its solutions business is still loss-making and needs investment.
