newsUK integrator signs up rack climbing robots
LAC HAS announced a partnership with Exotec to sell and promote the revolutionary Skypod System in the UK.
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articleDrop tray sorter launched by Interroll
THE SPLIT Tray Sorter MT015S is designed for a wide range of potential users and aims to make it easier for companies to enter the e-commerce market or can be used as a flexible addition to existing sortation solutions, for example in the fashion industry, the pharmaceutical industry, and for parcel service providers.
articleNew forklifts to ‘look and behave very differently from traditional models’
Toyota Material Handling UK commercial director Jon Buckley shares his thoughts on the ‘future of the forklift’, including stunning developments on automated forklifts.
articleLeap in parcel capacity for Hermes
Chris Barrett shares details of the automation strategy of leading parcel courier Hermes.
productDPD posts massive growth
COVID-19 led to an unexpected surge for the parcel industry. Countrywide lockdowns, self-isolation and preventative measures prompted a soar in deliveries.
articleCooling solution for beverage closure company
Expertly designed systems from UPM Conveyors can be the perfect solution to manufacturing issues, resulting in a more efficient, cost effective process, says the firm.
articleBestConnect – A Permanent Flexible Solution
The warehousing and distribution industry is an ever-changing monster. We hear it countless times from customers new and old, the stories of system specifications that are impossible to tie down or requirements that never seem to stop shifting. This has led to a lot of wasted resource in the industry, but also a tremendous wave of growth and improvements that are paving the way for its success – long into the future, says FMH Conveyors Product Manager Sam Wade.
articleSmaller footprint
If space optimisation is a priority, Vertimag from the Ferretto Group creates a 90% reduction in the footprint compared to a traditional warehouse.
articleKeeping an eye on the big picture
As a direct result of the pandemic, the demand for e-grocery has risen by more than 60%. This requires an intelligent software solution approach based on real-time analytics, says Swisslog.
productBelt curve offering expanded
INTERROLL IS launching a new belt curve worldwide – the Interroll Belt Curve 1200 – which is said to offer all of the quality and efficiency benefits of a frictionless drive concept while improving the conveying performance of smaller goods.
productSmaller and more versatile robot
MOTION CONTROL and robotics specialists Yaskawa is expanding its range of industrial robots with the focus on smaller, flexible options which are designed to meet the rapidly changing manufacturing environment.
news‘Disappointing budget’ for logistics sector
Commenting on today’s budget, Peter Ward, CEO of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has expressed disappointment that the Government has done little to support the warehousing and logistics sector, which has supported the economy through the global pandemic and is faced with the costs of massive transformational change.
articleAdapting fast to seasonal peaks
Using the power of innovative technology to excel your operation throughout the whole year (watch the video).
productLarge-scale automated operation for 3PL
Global service provider, Arvato Supply Chain Solutions, has awarded the contract for logistics automation at its new DC in Germany to Knapp.
articleCost-benefit analysis
Construction products supplier Artex has implemented Indigo iWMS with voice enabled picking to allow for more complex orders without escalating costs in the warehouse.
articleExperts in awkward loads launch automated sideloader
Hubtex has launched the PhoeniX AGV, which it claims is the first fully-automated truck solution for long goods handling.
articleGreat leap forward
The new Urban Outfitters distribution centre will support growth and enable smart order fulfilment system for automated split case picking with the deployment of FlashPick by TGW.
product2021: The Year of Inventory Classification
Customer demand for fast order delivery has increased exponentially since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
productPocket sorter for omnichannel role
A CHILDREN’S fashion brand has installed a omni-channel order fulfilment solution based on a pocket sorter system.
productSmall parcels managed
WITH A wide spread distribution and transport network, Sending offers parcel delivery in the Iberian Peninsula. To face this increasing amount of small and medium parcels, Sending has invested in an LR-sorter from Equinox MHE.
