articleErgonomic Pick Centre workstations developed
Automated warehouse solution provider TGW has launched new range of Pick Centre solutions to support picking performance, accuracy and short throughput times.
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productCompact column
Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) has launched its new ‘Super Grip’ slat-spiral elevator/lowerator, a space saving, compact column spiral conveyor that can provide a smooth, continuous high throughput and flow of product vertically to/from different floor levels.
productEnd of line upgrade
Highland Spring Group has significantly upgraded the end of line pallet conveyors and lorry loading capability at its Fells plant in Lennoxtown. The project was handled by Aetna UK and Russell Distribution.
product100% read rate
High-performance camera-based reading systems, such as Vipac from Vitronic, automatically capture customer-related and object-related information on packages in warehouses, distribution centres and post depots with a high degree of accuracy.
productStreamlined ordering
Strapping equipment specialist, Mosca Direct, has appointed Julie Mills as project manager, who brings many years of experience in project management.
productStrapping system
Specialist in end-of-line pack and pallet securement, Gordian Strapping has supplied a new strapping system to Manchester-based Icopal UK.
articleImaging technology helps retailer sort products faster
Datalogic speeds critical fresh food distribution with powerful identification and automation control for major French retailer.
productSafety connection advances
The SICK Flexi Loop offers a simple connectivity solution for safety and plant design engineers to meet recent regulatory changes.
articleWell maintained pallets key to automation
As technology advances and the supply chain becomes increasingly automated, there are numerous cost and efficiency benefits to be gained. But, warns Jane Gorick, UK managing director of LPR, without strict quality management this also leaves the door open for ‘computer says no’ to end up costing the industry dearly.
articlePallet despatch solution for sparkling wine firm
In order to transport palletised beverage cartons to the central warehouses and distribution centres of customers, the German market leader for sparkling wine, Rotkäppchen-Mumm Sektkellereien equipped two of its production locations with the Beumer stretch hood M high-capacity packaging systems.
productSDI Group wins contract to maintain DCs for George at Asda
Automated material handling systems integrator, SDI Group, has secured a three year contract to maintain all three of George at Asda’s UK automated distribution centres.
productAutomotive automation
A leading supply chain management company involved in the distribution of automotive parts recently awarded Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) a contract to design a conveying solution to support inbound and out bound stock replenishment and order picking at its distribution centre.
productRobotic solutions
Plastic bearing and energy chain innovator, igus offers budget conscious, yet innovative and effective, robotic solutions for the ever-evolving automation market.
articleDutch online retailer awards DC fit-out contract to Knapp
Online store wehkamp.nl has awarded Knapp with a contract to provide an automated handling system for a new distribution centre.
productHalf a million storage locations
KNAPP AG will provide the automated handling systems in a new distribution centre for the e-commerce specialist, wehkamp.nl, in the Netherlands.
productCalculate chain stretch
Chain specialist, iwis drive systems, offers wear gauges for roller chains and leaf chains. The wear gauges allow measurement and calculation of chain stretch due to wear, in particular if the chain is situated in areas which are difficult to access.
articleAstec Conveyors repeats TNT success at Crawley depot
A high speed two-stage switch unit becomes the latest sortation system installed at TNT by Astec Conveyors.
productOptimum solution for 24V DC conveyor technology
Interroll’s latest ConveyorControl has streamlined the management of 24V drive technology for system integrators, plant manufacturers and end-users, providing for maximum cost efficiency. The overall system can be rapidly installed and commissioned to provide flexible, simple configuration and continuous IP54 protection rating in order to meet the requirements for industrial installations.
articleSwisslog offers Christmas planning tips
We’re unlikely to see the end of the last minute mad dash along the high street for Christmas presents anytime soon, but with e-commerce sales becoming an increasingly vital part of the retail mix, there may be a little more elbow room this year for the more forgetful of shoppers.
articlePalletiser aimed at high volume applications
FANUC Robotics UK has launched the M410-iC/185 universal palletising robot.
