productSmall parts picking one of three key product areas
At IMHX 2019, BITO Storage Systems will be displaying its ability to provide a comprehensive set of products and solutions.
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productCimcorp partners with Conveyor Networks in UK
The manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic order fulfillment and tire-handling solutions has signed an agreement with Conveyor Networks for the company to represent Cimcorp in the UK market.
productAutoStore on Demand live in six months
Swisslog’s AutoStore on Demand is speeding up the deployment of warehouse automation implementations.
productFashion group to double eComm capacity
Varner, one of northern Europe’s largest fashion groups, has chosen Swisslog as its partner to expand its European warehouse in Vänersborg, Sweden. The automated warehouse was built in cooperation with Swisslog and was put into operation in 2016. Three years later, the warehouse will be expanded with additional automation.
productAnalyst: Ocado’s solutions business needs investment to scale
The internet retailer Ocado is continuing its evolution into a logistics technology provider, but Thomas Cullen of consultancy Transport Intelligence cautions its solutions business is still loss-making and needs investment.
productDFS opts for modular loading lobbies
Sofa retail specialist DFS Group has installed bespoke loading bay solutions at its Glasgow and Edinburgh distribution centres.
articleJohn Lewis installing robot-based handling
Retailer John Lewis is working with automation partner Knapp on a robot-base handling solution which will be installed this summer in its Magna Park campus.
articleRobotic sorting solution released
Chinese firm Geek+ Robotics has released what the MiniSort, which it says is the first ‘smart and flexible robotic sorting solution of its kind’.
productOcado fire: ‘Slow response and sprinklers switched off by staff’
The provisional report of the chief fire officer at Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) into the fire at Ocado’s Andover warehouse, concluded that a fire detection system did not work, and that Ocado staff were slow to call the fire service and turned off sprinklers for a time.
productParcel carrier Yodel adds CollectPlus branding to trailers
Yodel has taken delivery of 50 new twin axle Cartwright trailers featuring both brands.
productTile Mountain reduces stock damage in transit
The online retailer transports almost 35,000 pallets of tiles annually through Pall-Ex.
articleNext-gen light array sensors for high speed sorting and handling
SICK has unveiled its next-generation family of smart photoelectric 2D light array sensors, the RAY10 and RAY26 to detect even the most difficult-to-see objects moving on high-speed conveyors in materials handling & logistics.
articleOn-demand automation provider gets funding boost
Fetch Robotics announced a Series C round of funding of $46 million. Fetch Robotics has raised $94 million to date.
productDouble deck trailers allows Hermes to slash mileage
Hermes has bought 32 double decker trailers, which it says will allow it to reduce the number of miles its drivers travel by up to 1.5 million a year.
productAmazon brings next-gen robot tech to Europe
The online retailer has set up a new sortation centre in Barcelona, which will be the first in Europe equipped with ‘Pegasus’ technology.
articleBöwe Systec to showcase the Tugbot autonomous AGV at IMHX
The firm has entered into a partnership with RoboSavvy, a leader in AI, to create a one-stop-shop warehouse automation solution that combines the strengths of the Böwe Systec’s Optisorter and the RoboSavvy Tugbot.
articleAsda boosts storage capacity and order throughput
AMH Material Handling has completed two projects at Asda’s Lymedale DC to increase storage and throughput for George clothing.
producteComm player invests in low flat robots for hybrid order picking
Montapacking, one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in the Netherlands, chose to automate their logistic processes with the Lowpad from Eurotec.
articleRobots start-up with major warehouse experience
It is rare to see a robotics start-up in such a strong position to hit the ground running, but Geek+ brings a formidable, scalable and flexible warehouse automation proposition. Handling & Storage solutions editor Simon Duddy reports.
articleRetailer gains 200% productivity lift with Swisslog tech
A new warehouse installation is proving a big leap in distribution efficiency for the Australian operation of Toll Group’s big-name toys and games customer.
