productEasy Vision launches to assist robot picking
SICK has launched 2D and 3D vision-guided part localisation systems for easy and quick set-up of robot picking from a belt, or from a bin or stillage.
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productSeal of quality for Witron
Witron has been awarded the seal “innovative through research” by the Association for the Promotion of Science and Humanities in Germany.
productKNAPP boosts revenues to over 700 million euros
Logistics automation specialist, KNAPP AG, has announced results for the year to 31st March 2018, showing an increase in net revenue of 12.3% from 631.9 to 709.6 million euros.
productBoth totes and cartons handled for Pharma firm
Accord Healthcare has awarded a contract to Gebhardt European Conveyor Systems for the supply and installation of an automatic storage and retrieval system (ASRS) and warehouse control system at its distribution centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire.
articleSteeled for growth
Massive automated metal warehouse incorporates quick loading of lorries as steel merchant raises the bar.
articleLinde event shows off modern forklifts
World of Material Handling (WoMH) 2018 featured around 170 vehicles in four large live installations, product shows, and test arenas.
productSSI Schaefer acquires Italian automation firm
Established in Biella in 1981, Incas offers customers industrial automation solutions for logistics and production as well as software solutions.
articleASRS allows designer furnishings firm to consolidate five warehouses
ROMO, the manufacturer of designer fabrics, wallcovering, rugs etc turned to Ferretto Group for an ASRS solution.
productIoT-ready intralogistics
With the new Galileo IoT platform, Gebhardt-ECS offers operators of intralogistics systems the possibility of completely and consistently digitising and networking all system components from the mechanics, via the control system and the software, into the cloud.
productVertical storage
The SILO range is said to be suitable for saving space, time and cost, as well as enhancing safety.
articleTHE FUTURE – Did you anticipate robots or drones?
Does the ‘warehouse of the future’ imagined ten years ago look like the warehouse of today? Did you imagine goods-to-person being delivered by robots? Or hives with swarms, and drones? I’m guessing not…
productThe Kaizen paradox
When facing challenges within an organisation, it’s natural to look for the quickest fix for the best price.
articleChinese forklift supplier to buy French automation supplier
Groupe Legris Industries’ Savoye Division, a provider of intralogistics solutions incorporating both software and robotics, is set to be acquired by the Noblelift industrial investment fund, which was set up by Noblelift Intelligent Equipment Co (Noblelift) and two other investors.
productSwisslog’s AutoStore implementation to boost retailer’s efficiency
Multi-channel fashion retailer enlists Swisslog to implement AutoStore warehouse automation system to boost growth.
productDematic updates customers on sorter advances
Dematic held the first in a series of Customer Days at its state-of-the-art offices in Adderbury, Oxfordshire.
productCB Fashion partners with Equinox MHE
Dutch fashion 3PL CB Fashion is expanding its current processes at its Helmond base to ensure a platform for growth.
articleOcado maximises warehouse space and efficiency
The warehouse specialist has delivered an AutoStore system at the distribution centre of leading online supermarket, Ocado, for use in its Speciality Store general merchandise subsidiary, marking the second installation for this customer.
articleDrinks firm implements ASRS solution
B2A Technology has automated a 27,000 sq m warehouse for The Castel Group.
newsKNAPP UK takes on new directors
As part of planned management changes, three senior executives at KNAPP UK have been promoted to the company’s board.
articlePets at Home commits to £2.5m warehouse investment
The retailer of pet supplies signed a deal with Conveyor Networks to implement a £2.5m warehouse automation project at its eComm distribution centre in Northampton.
