articleCost projections point to increased robot uptake
Interact Analysis is predicting ‘substantial and accelerating growth’ for the robotic picking sector over the coming years, as labour costs rise and the cost of robots fall.
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articleExpect the unexpected
With many more low-value items shipped as parcels, distribution centres are receiving more odd-shaped or poorly wrapped items. These are difficult to handle and sort automatically, but new system designs can handle a much larger chunk, argues Jørgen Staun.
productFocus on ASRS for faster order fulfilment
Kardex is home to the world’s largest selection of automated storage and retrieval solutions.
productJohn Lewis eComm DC to feature HaiPick
Logistex is the integrator for the project in Fenny Lock, Milton Keynes.
articleSurvey highlights readiness to spend on warehouse automation
Two fifths (42%) of businesses across manufacturing, retail and 3PLs are planning to invest equal to or more than their annual warehousing costs on automation over the next five years, according to new research,
productBEUMER Group UK opens new head office
The supplier of intralogistics and materials handling systems and solutions opened a new UK head office in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, on 19 April 2023.
productAmazon releases dataset for training robots
THE DATASET of images collected in an industrial setting features more than 190,000 objects, orders of magnitude more than previous datasets.
productWholesaler invests in cube storage
WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION firm Zangrillo commissioned a Dematic automation solution designed specifically for two warehouse sites.
productFood service firm upgrades voice picking
HENDERSON FOODSERVICE has invested in ZetesMedea Voice to increase throughput and productivity, while cutting delivery times.
productTech investment for parts supplier
ALLIANCE AUTOMOTIVE Group UK&I has awarded a contract to Exotec to provide automated warehousing for its new NDC.
newsSwisslog to deliver keynote at Women in Logistics conference
Swisslog will be participating in the Women in Logistics UK Conference 2023, taking place on 27th April at GXO’s Nestlé UK Digital Distribution Warehouse of the Future.
productSmart Box Detection launches
SICK has launched an industry-first safety light curtain system for Smart Box Detection, designed to enable the continuous safe material flow of cartons or cuboid goods at the entry or exit points of protected areas, while safeguarding people from dangerous materials-handling, conveying or packaging machinery.
articleOmnichannel priorities shift as eComm’s exponential growth slows
Latest omni channel retail innovations still need to rely on risk free data and a single view of stock to deliver a seamless customer journey across all channels, says Helena Jaconelli.
article‘Heavy price to pay’ for retailers who get Peak 2023 wrong
Points to consider when planning for Peak 2023 in an environment of high inflation. Stuart Higgins provides the analysis.
newsInteractive robotics workshop proves hit
RMGroup and ABB Robotics UK held an interactive workshop on March 30 at ABB’s Milton Keynes headquarters.
productSwisslog will showcase latest products and rebranding at LogiMAT
THE INTRALOGISTICS specialist will showcase flexible robotics and intelligent automation including its SynQ software platform and SAP EWM solutions.
articleTGW Smart Energy Strategy – focus on sustainability
Ecological, economic and social sustainability are crucial factors in future-oriented intralogistics. For TGW, acting sustainably is a vital aspect of business responsibility.
productRobot orchestration platform launches
Locus Robotics has introduced LocusONE to enable central management of AMR fleets.
productCEVA Logistics on AMR investment
GLOBAL HEAD of contract logistics, Bart Beeks, says: “At CEVA, we define innovation as the implementation of new ideas with business impact.”
productSynergy releases robot orchestration option
The SnapControl product is used to orchestrate automation devices and robotic systems within the warehouse from one centralised platform.
