articleProtect your profits
Retailers who do not invest in automated systems that can accommodate volume growth, reduce costs and ensure smooth supply chain flow will struggle to compete, warns Gordon Smith, CEO of SDI Group.
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productCompact robots
ABB has expanded its family of small robots with the addition of the IRB 1200. Featuring a compact design, the IRB1200 is aimed at applications demanding flexibility, ease of use, compactness and short cycle times while still maintaining large working envelopes.
productSpace saving conveyor solution for contract packer
Utilising its considerable knowledge and extensive experience in plant layout design, Walsall Engineering has recently provided a space saving conveyor solution for Thomas Hardy at their Kendal site.
productInterroll Asynchronous Drum Motor USDA certified
Interroll announced today that its Asynchronous Drum Motor (models 113i,138i, 165i and 217i) has gained approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for compliance with the guidelines for sanitary design and fabrication of dairy processing equipment.
productInterroll raises profile
New from Interroll, is the Multiprofile for its asynchronous drum motors and synchronous drum motors, which can be used to drive various conveyor belts from different manufacturers using only one Interroll Premium Hygienic PU Profile. Incorporating frequency converters, these drums and Multiprofile provide positive and controlled drive of various belt types.
productFor life’s ups & downs
With almost 100 UK sales and an ever increasing demand for the latest compact column designed Spiral Conveyor Elevators from Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL), the company has now secured the domain name www.spirals.co.uk.
productWorld first in port automation
Kalmar and Navis, both part of Cargotec, have provided the operational backbone consisting of Kalmar automated stacking cranes (ASCs) and shuttle carriers and Navis N4 terminal operating system (TOS) for DP World’s London Gateway port. The project is the first joint Kalmar-Navis deployment of software with automated container handling equipment.
productModular belt tray sorter
At CeMAT Beumer presented a type BS 7 BT belt tray sorter, around 40m in length, that was equipped with various modules and functions – including a manual loading station, semi-automatic induction with camera system and a demo module of the Beumer Warehouse Control System.
productAward winning automated installation
Automation specialist, Swisslog, has been awarded the prestigious Technical Innovation prize at the 2014 UK Warehousing Association Awards, for its AutoStore solution.
productCanning line re-engineered
Colwall Conveying Systems (CCS) has recently completed a £600k contract for one of the UK’s leading food manufacturing companies.
productEnergy efficient cold storage
Yearsley Logistics has begun the second phase of a three-part, £5 million expansion of its freezer “superhub” warehouse adjacent to the group’s headquarters in Heywood.
articleAutomation is the key to online retail
Automated handling equipment suppliers and the logistics professionals that will design, operate and maintain these systems have an absolutely critical role to play in online retail, says HSS Editor Simon Duddy.
productSorter bag system
A sorter bag system from Dürkopp Fördertechnik has helped a French distributor meet its 48 hour dispatch promise.
productReduced emissions
Combining advanced warehouse design, high levels of automation and advanced inventory management, Partner Logistics has reduced CO2 emissions per pallet stored whilst enhancing quality and performance in cold storage applications.
articleDedicated eCommerce storage & pick operation
SSI Schaefer has provided NBTY Europe (parent company of Holland & Barrett) with an automated system comprising a two-tier mezzanine and mesh-deck pallet racking to revolutionise its capabilities within the eCommerce market.
productActivated roller belt
Conveyor Systems Limited (CSL) is exhibiting sortation equipment featuring activated roller belt technology at PPMA 2014. Due for delivery early September, it will be installed as part of an integrated system supplied to an e-commerce company in order to provide optimised product flow, as well as high speed sortation of small to awkward sized products not suited to conventional conveyor solutions.
articleFast order picking
eCommerce presents interesting opportunities, but there are also risks which are difficult to assess. Getting intralogistics right can be key to profitability.
articleDon’t force it
Automation is an increasingly popular option, but make sure it fits with business strategy, cautions Paul Wilson, managing director of supply chain consultancy Davies & Robson.
articleHandling outbound and inbound items
VanRiet’s IQ-Grid automated handling solution is bi-directional, meaning it can be used for build orders and handle returns.
articleWarehouse consolidation
Swiss manufacturer fits out new logistics centre with an automated pallet warehouse and goods to person picking.
