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.
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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.
productProMove conveyor key for organic foods firm
Swisslog will expand a logistics centre for Rapunzel Naturkost. The expansion will feature Swisslog’s automated pallet technology in the form of five Vectura pallet stacker cranes and ProMove conveyor for the high-bay warehouse.
articleWarehouse robots firm bought for $450 million
The eCommerce platform Shopify has reached an agreement to acquire 6 River Systems, a provider of collaborative warehouse fulfillment solutions, to assist its recently launched logistics capability.
productHQ expansion for Cimcorp
Cimcorp has almost doubled the building footprint at its Finnish headquarters in order to accommodate continued growth, higher production capacity
and investment in R&D.
productWaitrose abruptly shifts online fulfilment strategy
The grocer has changed its approach to online fulfilment, ditching a recently engaged partner.
articleThird sortation system pushes ‘super’ hub to over a million parcels a day
Hermes says its Midlands Super Hub in Rugby the biggest parcel distribution centre of its kind in the UK.
productIT wearables firm raises cash for growth plan
ProGlove is a provider of wearable scanners and has raised $40 million from Summit Partners to scale up its operations.
productGebhardt breaks ground on new factory in Germany
The intralogistics manufacturer and integrator has started construction of a 4,000 sq m industrial park.
articlePrettyLittleThing adds sortation system to new warehouse
Leicester based materials handling specialist, BS Handling Systems completed the sortation project for the online fashion retailer.
productCalling London – Swisslog to revolutionise urban fulfilment
The market in densely populated urban areas is significant and growing and the retailers that can meet the demand for same-day delivery among these consumers will be positioned for success.
productAxiom Telecom builds robot-based warehouse
Swisslog delivered the system for the retail and e-commerce operations of Axiom Telecom in the UAE.
productWide-load bagging machine boosts e-tailer flexibility
Automated Packaging Systems has launched the the Autobag 600 and Autobag 650, which have been designed to offer large bag packaging, providing mail order customers with a packaging solution, regardless of product size.
articleRetailer gets order shipping down to 30 minutes
Vast automated warehouse ensures over 30 million articles are shipped from Wehkamp’s warehouse every year.
articleCrown unveils advanced reach truck
Crown Lift Trucks used IMHX to launch the innovative ESR 1000 Series reach truck, which features faster lifting and lowering, a touchscreen and a smart new operating system.
productParcel hub performance booster
Siemens Logistics has enhanced its software for parcel handling.
articleManage warehouse energy costs
With heightened reliance upon technology driving increases in electrical consumption at a time when costs are escalating, it is more important than ever to manage your usage efficiently and effectively.
articlePick-it-Easy and software optimisation
The AI-enabled redPILOT software and the new fulfilment workstation, Pick-it-Easy Evo were highlights at the KNAPP stand at IMHX.
productRobots replace 90% of staff at Uniqlo warehouse
Daifuku has concluded an agreement to form a strategic partnership with Uniqlo’s parent company Fast Retailing to deliver logistics services.
productGlobal market for warehouse automation to double by 2025
A market research study carried out by LogisticsIQ forecasts the global warehouse automation market more than double from $13 billion in 2018 to $27 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 11.7% between 2019 and 2025.
