productCovariant adds funding
THE AI-driven robotics company has added $75 million in Series C funding, bringing the total raised to $222 million.
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articleFinalists announced for everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards
Now in its 16th year, the awards celebrate the vital contribution women make to transport and logistics across all sectors of the industry – from freight and retail to automotive, maritime and air transport.
newsSwisslog to showcase robotics at IWLEX
The leading provider of warehouse automation solutions will showcase its robotic and data-driven automation tech at the upcoming Inside Warehouse Logistics Expo 2023 on 23-24 May at the Telford International Centre.
articleShining a spotlight on women in transport and logistics
Maxine Benson MBE, co-founder of everywoman, talks about the future of the industry and the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
articleInterroll couriers favour with express parcel sorting
Leading global provider of materials handling solutions, Interroll has launched its High Performance Conveyor Platform (HPP) to cater to the unique belt conveyor requirements of the courier-express-parcel (CEP) market.
articleMajor AutoStore implementation in Milton Keynes
Wonder has invested £8 million in a AutoStore automated warehouse robotic system installed by Element Logic at its Milton Keynes facility.
product3D safety perception
SICK HAS launched the safeVisionary2, a compact 3D time-of-flight camera with safety certification performance level c, in accordance with ISO 13849.
productResearch predicts MFCs growth
MICRO-FULFILMENT is gaining traction to augment distribution networks and bring inventory closer to the consumer, presenting an opportunity for scaled down automation, says ABI Research.
articleAutomated palletisation for Mindful Chef
In 2022, BS Handling Systems completed the design, manufacture and installation of pick-to-light conveyor lines at the specialist retailer’s distribution hub in Redditch.
productBots proven over Peak
DB SCHENKER has opened an automation focused eComm facility servicing retail customers in Spain, Portugal and France.
articleShuttle boosts warehouse performance
A multi-channel shuttle system installed at Coventry-based Christie Lites has provided a dramatic increase in volumetric capacity and a five-fold rise in the number of pickable locations, ensuring optimum operational efficiency.
articleCost projections point to increased robot uptake
Interact Analysis is predicting ‘substantial and accelerating growth’ for the robotic picking sector over the coming years, as labour costs rise and the cost of robots fall.
articleExpect the unexpected
With many more low-value items shipped as parcels, distribution centres are receiving more odd-shaped or poorly wrapped items. These are difficult to handle and sort automatically, but new system designs can handle a much larger chunk, argues Jørgen Staun.
productFocus on ASRS for faster order fulfilment
Kardex is home to the world’s largest selection of automated storage and retrieval solutions.
productJohn Lewis eComm DC to feature HaiPick
Logistex is the integrator for the project in Fenny Lock, Milton Keynes.
articleSurvey highlights readiness to spend on warehouse automation
Two fifths (42%) of businesses across manufacturing, retail and 3PLs are planning to invest equal to or more than their annual warehousing costs on automation over the next five years, according to new research,
productBEUMER Group UK opens new head office
The supplier of intralogistics and materials handling systems and solutions opened a new UK head office in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, on 19 April 2023.
productAmazon releases dataset for training robots
THE DATASET of images collected in an industrial setting features more than 190,000 objects, orders of magnitude more than previous datasets.
productWholesaler invests in cube storage
WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION firm Zangrillo commissioned a Dematic automation solution designed specifically for two warehouse sites.
productFood service firm upgrades voice picking
HENDERSON FOODSERVICE has invested in ZetesMedea Voice to increase throughput and productivity, while cutting delivery times.
