articleNew mobile robot brand launches in UK
Chinese tech firm Hikrobot has launched its range of mobile robots for intralogistics applications to the UK and Europe through Cranfield–based systems integrator, Invar Systems.
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articleIMRG examines returns
The IMRG 2020 Returns Review, supported by Metapack Returns, examines the developing expectations of shoppers and increasing challenges for retailers to make Returns work.
productAutomation leader acquires UK software firm
Dematic, through its parent company Kion Group, has acquired of Digital Applications International (DAI), a UK-based software company specialising in logistics automation solutions.
newsAutomation firm appoints new MD for UK & Ireland
BÖWE SYSTEC, a supplier of smart automation solutions across a wide range of different industries, has appointed Lisa Banton as managing director for UK & Ireland.
productGroundbreaking cloud robots-as-a-service partnership
Following the launch of its ‘Renovotec Robotics’ warehouse solutions division Renovotec Group has formed a partnership with Silicon Valley’s Fetch Robotics.
productDirect access to storage product via interactive online catalogue
A new online BITO Direct catalogue has launched and offers direct and easy access to a host of warehouse products.
articleIrish pharma firm automates DC
The project will see the facility process up to 4,500 order lines per hour.
articleFood retailer awards major automation contract
The food retailer REWE has appointed Witron to design and build an automated logistics centre.
articleBlue sky thinking
In the warehouse of the future, the vision will be to combine robotic technologies to achieve efficiencies which are beyond the current imagination of the industry.
articleNew fulfilment centre will feature TGW FlashPick system
TGW is building a highly automated intralogistics system in a newly planned fulfilment centre, scheduled for go-live in 2021, which is being constructed next to retailer expert SE’s headquarters in Langenhagen, North Germany.
articleGuest column: The dawn of the intelligent warehouse era?
In evolutionary theory, the term ‘gradualism’ describes evolution as an incremental process that occurs over an extended period. It is safe, steady, and perfectly describes the evolution of the distribution industry over the past century. Harry Watts, commercial director, SEC Storage comments.
newsWitron celebrates 25 years in the US market
The integrator now has more than 1,000 employees in the US and Canada and is responsible for logistics projects in the food, non-food, spare parts, and medical technology market.
productBS Handling Systems launches COVID-19 support solution
To help mitigate against the risk of infection and assist employee safety, BS Handling Systems has invested over £100,000 in a specialist electrostatic sanitisation system.
articleRobotics snapshot – interview with VP Dematic Robotics Centre of Excellence
Crystal Parrott, VP Dematic Robotics Centre of Excellence spoke to HSS editor Simon Duddy about the state of play in warehouse robotics.
articleEarly movers on automation react better to crisis
Retailers that have invested heavily in warehouse automation are less impacted by labour availability so can respond more effectively during the COVID-19 crisis.
articleWhat happens to retail when the lights go out?
Lights-out logistics could safeguard the grocery supply chain against COVID-19 and future threats, says Swisslog’s Shane Faulkner.
productGeek+ expands robot range to reach up to 5m
The leading AMR provider has launched the extended-depth bin-to-person robot.
productUK warehouse robotics partnership targets SMEs
Chinese robotics manufacturer Hikrobot has announced a partnership with UK firm OW Robotics (OWR).
productConveyor Networks and Geek+ announce UK partnership
Automation specialists Conveyor Networks has become become an official UK and Ireland distributor for robotics and AI logistics solutions from Geek+.
productAutoStore sets up Innovation Hub to carry out realistic tests
The testing facility is designed to allow clients to fit automated systems faster and keep up with demand.
