GXO’s use of collaborative robots leapt 200% in 2021
USE OF AMRs are spreading from eComm operations to heavy load applications such as grocery.
USE OF AMRs are spreading from eComm operations to heavy load applications such as grocery.
WITH INCREASED levels of automation, it is more important than ever to ensure that human and machine interact smoothly and safely within a warehouse environment. That’s where a free webinar from Pilz will prove its worth.
THE LATEST report from Ti – Global e-commerce logistics 2022 – shows growth of 19.9% in 2021 to reach a value of €441.47bn, though growth has slowed from 2020’s Covid-19 induced peak.
THE INTEGRATOR will present the full spectrum of its digital services at the trade fair (31 May to 2 June).
As with the popular TV property show ‘Love it or list it’, many businesses are facing a similar dilemma when it comes to their warehouse, says Craig Whitehouse.
The Corona pandemic might have accelerated e-commerce and disrupted supply chains, but it has also increased interest in automation as a highly efficient warehousing solution.
We spoke to GXO vice president of operations Phil Shaw to get his take on the growing role of technology in logistics.
ABB’s ACQUISTION of ASTI Mobile Robotics Group (ASTI), the global autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturer, in July last year, has provided robotics and automation specialists, RMGroup, with added impetus as a distributor partner and increased product portfolio synergies.
CONVEYOR SYSTEMS Limited (CSL) is celebrating 25 years in business with a new HQ.
Swisslog, the world’s leading integrator of AutoStore has passed 300 projects worldwide. Applications range from micro-fulfilment centres to stand-alone projects and larger, fully integrated solutions.
PRECISION ENGINEERING firm Werner Weitner has centralised a large part of its activities in a new factory building.
THE FORKLIFT manufacturer has released three versions of the ACH series.
WISE ROBOTICS has extended its range of autonomous warehouse robots with VisionNav’s vision-guided, counterbalanced VNP15 automated forklift.
GEEK+ AND 3PL Engero have deployed a fleet of Geek+ moving robots to create a smart, unmanned cold chain port warehouse in the port of Tianjin, China.
MCKEOWN FINE Foods needed to maximise storage density and ensure fast, reliable throughput at its new cold store facility in Northern Ireland. Toyota’s advanced Radioshuttle solution stepped up to the mark.
RANDEX IS launching a new version of its ‘Compact’ system, built using its industry-benchmark automated vertical storage technology.
THE LIVE Broadcast on Dematic Digital Solutions and InSights Analytics takes place on 10 March 2022. The live event will highlight Dematic strategies for Peak Performance.
Supermarket quickly raises frozen food warehouse to maximum performance with an advanced conveying and automated case picking system.
THE UK-BASED automation firm has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Julian Tarratt as sales engineer.
DRIVE SPECIALIST Nord DriveSystems reported an 18% increase in sales year-on-year in 2021. The firm says the growth was powered by new products and investments, and it is seeking to continue the trend this year.