articleDrones for palletising
Qimarox has launched a study into the use of drones for product palletising.
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productSemi-Automatic strappers
End-of-line specialist in pack and pallet securement, Gordian Strapping, is re-launching its range of semi-automatic strapping machines with three models: the i-10, the JK-2 and the D-53X2.
productCross belt sorter solution
Centred around its latest generation 3 Crossbelt Sorter, Dematic has provided video game distributor, Centresoft, with a high speed sortation system to increase productivity at its Birmingham warehouse.
productUltra-gentle handling
Flexicon’s Flexi-Disc Tubular Cable Conveyors handle friable material in a gentle, quiet and dust-free manner.
productLogiMat takes centre stage
For the first time, automated materials handling and integrated storage solutions expert, SSI Schaefer, will be exhibiting at the MACH 2014 exhibition in Birmingham, 7th – 11th April, highlighting its LogiMat storage and order picking system.
productSeegrid and Linde team up on new automated tow tractor
Seegrid will launch the GT45 tow tractor and Guided by Seegrid P50 C Linde model tow tractor in Europe at LogiMAT.
articleA fresh look at automation for Omni-channel Retail
What you need to know to get the most out of your automated Omni-channel Retail operations. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
articleTips for retailers to achieve Omni-channel nirvana
Demanding clear stock visibility, keen predictive techniques and tightly managed fulfillment operations, delivery is the exciting and troubling heart of the Omni-channel experience. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
articleConveyor reaches high level for cold store
Rusmail has solved one of its most challenging handling problems to date using an inclined belt conveyor which needed to reach from ground level to a height of almost 6.5 metres for a food processing client.
articleFossil responds fast to changing online trends
Swisslog has kitted out a multi-purpose logistics centre for leading fashion brand Fossil, with an emphasis on speed and flexibility.
productCarton Versi Flow converts pallet racking into dynamic carton flow store
Interroll Carton Versi Flow– offers an ideal solution to create a quick, easy and economical installation in order to optimise on storage space and order processing.
productNo dead zone
New from Pilz, PSENopt Advanced light beam devices offer a high degree of flexibility thanks to their multifunctionality: muting or blanking and cascading are implemented within the same light beam device.
productMinister praises Proseal success
The UK Trade and Investment Minister, Lord Livingston, has opened a new factory for food industry heat sealing specialist Proseal, and praised the contribution such investments make to the UK economy.
productMaximum convenience – logistics automation for Migrolino
Migrolino AG, headquartered in Suhr (near Zurich / Switzerland), is a 100% subsidiary of the MIGROS-Genossenschafts-Bund. Since 2008, it has been operating smaller and larger convenience stores under the brand “Migrolino” through individual franchise enterprises.
productCost effective cartesian robot
West Midlands-based industrial robot manufacturer, Armstrong UEN, has launched two new models, claims the company, which are set to revolutionise the market by eradicating reliance on second-hand equipment and helping manufacturing businesses increase profitability
productHighly flexible links
Unlike standard energy chain systems, which are not designed to accommodate lateral or torsional movements, the latest System Allround energy chains from M Buttkereit are manufactured utilising a flexible link material, enabling varied movement possibilities without any substantial design, layout or operating alterations.
productLightweight aluminium rollers
Developed in response to industry concerns about the health and safety risks of using standard heavy steel trough and return rollers, which often weigh up to 90kg, aluminium conveyor rollers from Horizon Conveyor offer robust strength at around half the weight of their steel counterparts.
productRobot demonstration cell
On Stand 5771 at MACH 2014 ABB will showcase its latest developments in robotic automation, with an integrated demonstration cell featuring the IRB 6700, IRB 2600 and IRB 140 robots.
productSensors & safety portfolio
OEM Automatic is Datalogic’s UK distributor for sensors and safety products. Datalogic’s sensors and safety portfolio offers a product to solve many of today’s factory automation challenges.
productSingle-piece housings
At the 2014 Hannover Fair, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS will showcase high-efficiency drive solutions for conveying applications. Compact two-stage helical bevel gear units are combined with energy-saving motors.
