articleThe Direct to Consumer model explored
The advent of the web has greatly disrupted how consumers shop. It might not be done yet, according to a new report examining the Direct to Consumer model.
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articlePaper manufacturer invests in heavy duty automated warehouse
The system from Pesmel comprises dense storage of of heavy paper rolls, as well as automated handling.
productBaumann honours Hessle with Dealer of the Year award
Baumann has announced its first UK winner of a ‘dealer of the year’ award, since the establishment of the UK subsidiary in August 2015.
articleFormaplex boosts production with crane system
Street Crane has helped a leading component manufacturer to boost production at a new 120,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Portsmouth.
articleHigh speed door for intensive indoor applications
Efaflex has released the EFA-SRT MTL high speed door, which has been designed for intensive logistics applications. At a glance it offers 250,000 cycles per annum, sizes up to 300mm x 300mmm and can be used as an access obstacle or access prevention door.
articleFrom the Mini to the MaxX – Translift wage war on wasted space
Neville Chamberlain once famously wrote “There are no winners in war”, well for over fifty years, Translift has been waging war on wasted space, and there have been thousands of winners. Winners who have saved space, money and time, thanks to the innovative products and solutions from Translift.
productIndustry 4.0 requires intelligent interlocks
As we race towards 50 billion devices connected to the internet by 2020, Industry 4.0 presents a huge challenge to manufacturers.
articleControl of stock is critical for manufacturers
Efficient manufacturing relies on managing the supply of components and sub-assemblies to support production schedules, making effective stock control key, explains Alex Mills, sales & marketing director, ProSKU.
productBetter traceability
The Linx SL1 laser coder has provided the ideal solution for the application of permanent codes onto paper cups, as part of the upgrading of product traceability at global food and drink packaging specialist Huhtamaki’s New Zealand operation.
articleI versus Robot?
Machines are increasingly taking over tasks that humans have performed for decades. From Luddites in the 1800s to modern day “digital refuseniks”, some have always resisted change, and yet today’s robots are more capable than ever. So will workers rejoice at being unshackled from repetitive and dangerous tasks, or should we brace ourselves for high-performing smart warehouses becoming deserted dark logistics facilities?
productTough new control for hoists and cranes
JD Neuhaus has developed a new concept for controlling hoists and cranes.
articleThink tank urges migrant deal for key workers
IPPR analysis suggests that a deal that allows free movement for certain categories of workers would help the UK’s post-Brexit economy thrive.
newsLeading speakers announced for Driving the Future conference
The CILT Annual Conference and Dinner 2017 will consider the challenges and opportunities of optimising skills and technology in the supply chain. The conference: Driving the Future, will take place at Chesford Grange in Kenilworth, Warwickshire on 8th June 2017.
articleSwisslog debuts fully automated mixed pallet creation solution ACPaQ
Creating customised mixed pallets for individual stores from single-SKU pallets is one of the most important areas of successful retail warehouse operations, and has long been a monotonous manual task for retailers. Intralogistics specialist Swisslog has addressed this challenge by unveiling a robot-based solution designed to fully automate and potentially triple the speed of the palletising process.
productGlasgow paper plant weathers winter
Paper-based packaging company Smurfit Kappa has replaced two 25 year old sara LBS industrial doors at its West Scotland depot with new models from the same manufacturer.
productFolding container for assembly operations
ORBIS Corporation is launching a new foldable container (FLC) for use in the European market. Designed to European dimensions and produced in Europe, the 1200mm x 800mm GitterPak holds up to 900kg and is a reliable substitute for metal gitterboxes.
productEnd-of-line automation
KernPack has announced an exclusive distribution deal with Skilled Group, enabling it to sell its range of robotic palletising systems and automatic guided vehicles in the UK and Ireland.
productGrowth plans
Blue Cube Portable Cold Stores– part of the Turner Group – has announced plans to achieve 30% growth in the next two years.
productFork-mounted magnetic shock absorbers assist manufacturer
Preston-based manufacturer, Board24, has dramatically reduced product damage and wastage costs thanks to new fork-mounted magnetic shock absorbers from Invicta Forks & Attachments’ load protection range.
productSupporting growth
TouchPath is installing TouchWMS to support manufacturer Norcros Adhesives’ company growth.
