productAgility Robotics unveils bipedal robot for last mile logistics
The robot, named Digit, which adds an upper torso, arms, sensors, and additional computing power to the company’s Cassie robot design.
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productHubtex has wood covered
Hubtex will present its latest model developments at the LIGNA trade fair, showcasing its solutions for the handling of wood-based materials.
productDelivery driver suffers brain injury on first day of work
A distribution company based in Warrington has today been sentenced after an agency worker sustained serious, life-changing injuries whilst working in Cheltenham.
productWMS supports range of picking styles
As the latest stage of its 12-country, 23-site ‘TouchWMS’ system rollout for global chain and gear manufacturer Renold plc, international supply chain solutions provider TouchPath is installing its multi-lingual warehouse management system in Renold’s new 39,600 square metre, 300-employee China manufacturing plant.
articleNarrow Aisle going for growth
Management led by managing director, John Maguire, have acquired a controlling share in Narrow Aisle – the manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift truck-based intralogistics solutions – and its rental division.
articleOmniPick based on AI research
Austrian intralogistics specialist TGW recently celebrated the premiere of its new OmniPick pocket sorter at the LogiMAT 2019 intralogistics trade fair in Stuttgart, Germany.
articlePick-it-Easy Evo workstation launches
With its new Pick-it-Easy Evo workstation, recently launched at the LogiMAT exhibition in Stuttgart, KNAPP is encouraging its clients to work smart, not hard.
productDeveloping HGV driver careers
Recruiter, Gi Group UK, has become an approved CPC driver training centre to help those working towards gaining or renewing driver CPC qualifications and support clients in developing their drivers’ careers.
articleFaster order processing for online pharma leader
German mail order pharmacy Sanicare has implements a highly automated picking and shipping system from SSI Schaefer.
articleWorking in partnership with Solent Stevedores
Solent Stevedores has taken delivery of 35 electric counterbalance forklifts from STILL Materials Handling in preparation for the 2019 cruise season at the Port of Southampton.
articleCo-op’s Scottish expansion backed by loading bay fit-outs
Sara LBS has supplied all the loading bay equipment for the new £6million Dalcross Distribution Centre at Inverness Airport Business Park (IABP).
productShuttle system supports building structure
In addition to in-house shuttle systems, TGW offers silo warehouse solutions, meaning that the shelf itself is the supporting structure for the roof and wall elements of the building’s shell, which can provide a considerable reduction in construction costs.
productCompact and dynamic
Even before officially launching the new product, Compact Dynamic, Weland Solutions has received a first signed purchase order. In the summer of 2019, the facility will be operational at Axelent.
articleArco adds bulk storage facility
Logistex has signed a £2.3m contract with Arco, the UK’s leading supplier of safety equipment, which will link a newly constructed bulk storage warehouse (NDC2) to the existing NDC1 facility.
productFood firm selects Swisslog for new automated distribution centre
The leading Norwegian retailer Coop Norway has selected Swisslog as partner for an extensive development of its distribution centre in Langhus, south of Oslo, Norway.
productWMS improves visibility for beauty products supplier
A leading supplier of beauty and hairdressing products has smartened up its customer fulfilment after choosing the Snapfulfil cloud warehouse management system (WMS).
productDecathlon invests in robots for eComm picking
Scallog has installed 60 robots and eight picking stations for sports retailer Decathlon.
articleIndustry 4.0 for small warehouses
By now, most people have heard of the many benefits of Industry 4.0 for warehousing and distribution. It is now clear why companies should embrace this fourth industrial revolution. Until now, it seemed these products were only applicable for larger businesses. However, many of the benefits of I4.0 extend to small operations too.
newsParcelhero questions proposed home delivery tax
As a Government committee recommends imposing a ‘green tax’ on home deliveries to subsidise a business rate cut, a new study from ParcelHero reveals most home deliveries are far more environmentally friendly than traditional shopping.
newsHealthcare products specialist appoints Walker
National Health Distribution (NHD) – the sole UK distributor for the Australian Thursday Plantation brand of natural health and personal care products – has outsourced management of its UK B2B supply chain to Walker Logistics.
