productHave your fill
SICK’s CQF16 CAPACATIVE level sensor has been developed to provide a universal, non-contact solution wherever the fill level of water-based liquids must be detected in non-metallic vessels, tanks or pipes.
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articleUnique modular design – the BT Levio LWI160
The new BT Levio LWI160 powered pallet truck from Toyota Material Handling is the first-ever pedestrian-operated truck that is designed around a modular Lithium-Ion battery concept.
productSave cash with stock protectors
Abbos Stock Protection has released panels that reinforce pallet loads quickly and easily, protecting delicate stock and saving cash.
articleGetting through the awkward phase
Moving heavy and awkward wheeled loads safely has long presented businesses with a challenge. The potential for injury puts the onus on companies to avoid downtime and possible legal repercussions – as well as creating an environment where employees feel confident, protected and less at risk, says Andy Owen.
articleSwerving a labour shortage
Robotic manipulation automates a simple-seeming but complex food handling process.
productMaxinest for micro-fulfilment
Schoeller Allibert has launched the Maxinest family of returnable packaging solutions in the UK, the Maxinest E-Tail.
productWincanton bolsters milk fleet
The 3PL has added two new Volvo FM 8×2 rigids to its dedicated milk transportation fleet.
articleE-grocery: FoodOase automates warehouse
Online retail for groceries is continuously on the rise and calls for intelligent and flexible logistics solutions.
newsAutoStore alleges Ocado has infringed automation patents
Norwegian warehouse automation technology provider AutoStore has filed patent infringement lawsuits in the United States and the United Kingdom against Ocado Group.
productTGW hits record turnover
The intralogistics firm saw its turnover increase to 835.8 million euros in 2019/20 from 719.6m euros in 2018/19.
productReader for challenging barcodes
Cognex has launched the DataMan 8700 Series of handheld barcode readers.
productRugged and waterproof keyboard
RDS has introduced the NSI keyboard which has been designed for the food industry. It is built rugged, waterproof to IP65 and easy to clean.
productSolutions for a changing landscape in food and beverage
The Food and Beverage industry is transforming in ways we never expected. Caused by years of rising expectations and accelerated by the recent pandemic, this shift has brought about a set of unique challenges, says warehouse automation leader Swisslog.
productDesigned for confectionery and baked goods packaging machines
The primary and secondary packaging of confectionery and baked goods can be challenging as sensors must continuously and reliably detect a wide range of products.
productSmart urban fulfillment: one step ahead
Empty shelves? Long shopping queues? News about spreading pandemics met people rushing to shops, stockpiling groceries and hoarding necessary goods, while cutting back on other expenditures. Demand on canned food soared rapidly and unpredictably, shifting shopping patterns in terms of category, values and frequencies.
articleR&D: the tax credit option
Greater adoption of technology is the key to overcoming challenges facing the industry, says Rob Lowe. Yet many firms are missing out on valuable funding that could support it, he adds.
newsYou BETA hope its ready
The UK Government and Logistics UK are in disagreement about whether the SMART Freight IT system will be ready for the end of the transition period.
articleGrocers grapple with the issue of profitable fulfilment
Large companies like Walmart are investing millions into new tech and innovation. It’s a sign of what’s to come in a post-pandemic economy, says Melissa Valentine.
productFood delivery exemption sought as diesel tax break due to end in 2022
Food industry representatives have urged the Treasury to delay its proposed ban on the use of red diesel by food delivery vehicles until 2025.
productFood logistics challenges: Covid and Brexit compared
There has been a lot of talk recently that a no deal Brexit would not be too bad for consumers. After all, retailers and their suppliers coped with Covid and consumers got the food they needed. Andrew Opie asks what’s different this time?
