productExtensive hoist range
The robust nature of Profi TI series air hoists from J D Neuhaus (JDN) makes them suitable for a range of general industrial applications.
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productSICK’s 2D LiDAR sensor keeps it simple
When a single-field laser scanner is all that is needed, SICK’s TiM100 2D LiDAR Sensor offers users a budget level solution with high-resolution object detection and ranging for factory automation and warehousing applications.
product40% less time on site
Time studies in a pilot project have proven that it is possible to reduce the time on site, for installation and commissioning of conveyors, with at least 40%.
productIoT solution for manufacturers
TouchPath is launching ‘TouchIoT’, a new Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) system that makes the big, real-time data generated by shop floor and warehouse machines available to manufacturing requirements planning (MRP/ERP) and manufacturing execution (MES) systems for smarter business decision making.
productBespoke door helps with ventilation
Union Industries is helping to keep operations tightly closed with a new High-Speed Bulldoor in Plastic Closures’s warehouse.
productDatatrade acquired in warehouse IT hardware consolidation
The Renovotec takeover is said to create the UK’s largest independent rugged hardware and maintenance company.
productSafe goods handling on any surface
With the MDW and the MDE, UniCarriers is introducing a pedestrian pallet truck series with a central tiller arm for the first time.
productProduction and jobs restored
UK manufacturer of polyethylene films has resumed production at its Hereford plant following the acquisition of the assets of Gelpack Excelsior by Visionscape Group.
productProcess industry hoists itself upwards
The latest Profi TI series air hoists from J D Neuhaus are said to be suitable for a wide range of applications in the process industry, from food, beverage and packaged goods, to chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech.
newsAutomotive parts suppliers secure industrial space
St. Modwen has secured two major lettings at two of its industrial and logistics schemes to global companies which takes its total successfully completed developments in this sector to 1 million sq ft during the course of 2017.
articleEvolving manufacturing process driving smarter bots
Omron says the manufacturing process is evolving and predicts factories, driven by greater product customisation, will move from linear models using conveyors and AGVs to more intelligent types of mobile robots.
articleIndustry 4.0 IT platform launches
Reply has launched comprehensive Industry 4.0 solution intended to facilitate flexible and connected manufacturing.
productDachser takes on electric trucks for urban deliveries
Dachser is the launch customer for Daimler’s all-electric FUSO eCanter light commercial vehicle.
productSavoye appoints Logistex as distributor in the UK & Ireland
The agreement signed between Savoye and Logistex, enables Logistex to promote, sell, install and maintain a range of products including the Intelis PTS goods to person shuttles, Intelis conveyor and Intelis packing machines.
productBox sorter launches at ‘one-third average price’
Manufacturing and logistics control specialist Red Ledge and materials handling specialist Stockrail International are co-launching ‘Red Ledge RedRail’, an Excel spreadsheet-driven box sorter that is said to be one third the price of an average sortation system.
articleSMEs in the spotlight
Software firm Access group sees Industry 4 as something that can work for SMEs as well as big companies. Here, it offers tips and feedback from customers who are already on the journey.
newsAcquisition to help KUKA build factory of the future
KUKA has acquired software firm Visual Components in a bid to define the next level in intelligent automation.
articleIntelligence squared
Industry 4.0 has received a lot of hype, but while this is usually off-putting, that doesn’t mean it won’t have a real impact on manufacturing and its supply chain, logistics and material handling challenges. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
articleSwarm intelligence
In an age where production is growing and ever smaller batches are transported, the production and distribution sides are virtually dependent on the efficiency and flexibility of the transport logistics, says Kardex Remstar.
articleIntelligent packaging
Stora Enso’s Juha Maijala advocates digitalising the supply chain with intelligent RFID-enabled packaging.
