articleTest and experience leading ASRS at IMHX
Kardex is pulling out all the stops this year at IMHX and giving all visitors the chance to experience the reality of the latest innovations in automated picking and storage.
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productHuman perspective to the future of logistics
Dematic is to extend its presence at IMHX 2019 by taking additional exhibition space for the Dematic Academy within the Skills Zone and contributing to the Skills speaker programme.
productIMHX highlight: Delivering more affordable automation
Software application and engineering specialist Red Ledge is joining forces at IMHX with the company’s new majority shareholder Böwe Systec to launch the latest range of Red Ledge manufacturing and logistics (M&L) automation systems.
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articleOcado Retail to build new warehouse in Purfleet
The new joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S will build a 304,355 sq ft facility at SEGRO Logistics Park Purfleet in a bid to meet demand from its customer base to the East of London.
articleSorter upgraded to keep up with rising throughput
Warehouse for eCommerce expands throughput with improved sorter.
articleClothes warehouse integrates automated box cutting
Apparel distributor Ralawise sees automation as a way to boost safety in the warehouse.
articleResearch suggests far-reaching jobs impact of automation
Ti Insight’s Professor John Manners-Bell argues automating a labour-intensive sector such as warehousing will have repercussions.
articleZalando to build highly automated DC in the Netherlands
The pure-play retailer will start the build right away and expects the first parcels to be delivered from summer 2021.
articleASOS hits bump in the road with automation at Eurohub
The troubled ramp-up of a new automated system at its Berlin-based European distribution centre led to the retailer issuing a profit warning.
articleAI-based navigation
RARUK Automation has introduced artificial intelligence-based navigation to its MiR AGV fleet.
articleRobotic piece-picking solution launches
Element Logic is launching a robotic piece-picking solution that combines with AutoStore. The solution will be showcased at IMHX.
articleWitron cautions against over-hype around logistics robots
Martin Stich, CEO of WITRON says its important not to fixate on the robot but to focus on the supply chain process instead.
articleRobots are a sign of changing times
Ever since Amazon acquired Kiva Systems in 2012 for $775 million and took the startup company’s robots off the market, warehouse managers have been looking for alternative suppliers. Here Geek+ outlines its strong robotics and warehouse automation offering.
articleMake the most of your warehouse space
The UK is dotted with many SMEs struggling with warehouse space who need to modernise and maximise without investing in new facilities. SEC Storage is a distributor with integrator-like capabilities offering a broad range of astute warehouse design solutions. SEC Storage Systems Division commercial director, Harry Watts explains more to HSS editor Simon Duddy.
article‘You wouldn’t buy a car that nobody can service or repair’
You need to protect your automation investment so the system continues to deliver over many years with minimal disruption, says Dave Acton, Engineering Support Services Director, Logistex.
productPay-per-pick model rolls out
Magazino has introduced a Pay-per-pick model for its autonomous picking robot. The cost works out at 6 cents per pick.
productZalando completes Magazino robot pilot
The pure-play retailer carried out a test project using the mobile picking robot TORU.
productFlat floors key for robots
In an era when speed is key, even minor flooring irregularities can have a major impact on deliveries and safety.
productNew smaller RFID read/write device
SICK has launched the smallest industrial UHF RFID read/write device of its kind, the RFU610, creating new opportunities to integrate RFID track and trace capability in automated machines and mobile vehicles across production, materials handling, and logistics environments.
