articleManufacturer implements door-to-door voice solution
Horseware Ireland uses voice technology from BEC and Honeywell to control picking, packing, replenishment and despatch.
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productScanner for mobile payments
he way we pay for goods is changing and, according to Honeywell, in the near future, mobile phones will replace both credit cards and loyalty cards. With the launch of mobile payment offerings like Apple Pay and Google Wallet, the consumer can not only pay for goods with a simple tap, but at the same time receive earn loyalty points, discounts and promotions directly to their device.
newsMore than 9m items picked by Snapfulfil customers over key weekend
SaaS WMS provider Snapfulfil experienced a 77% increase in shipments handled by its system on Black Friday, compared to the previous Friday.
articlePorsche streamlines parts DC process with Zebra printers
Porsche Parts Distribution Centre gives parts distribution some throttle with a Zebra 220XiIIIPlus barcode printing solution.
productRugged hardware audit launched
Renovotec is launching a free Rugged Hardware Audit service that “crunches the numbers” to identify the best balance of hardware purchase and rental for supply chain users – and that can cut a company’s rugged hardware costs by up to 20%, according to the company.
productToshiba TEC keeps couriers posted
The B-FV4 desktop printer series from Toshiba TEC is said to provide the perfect printing solution for courier and post room environments. Offering the ultimate in flexibility and ruggedness, they create stamp and shipping labels that are both crisp and clear.
productError proofing
Cognex has released the In-Sight 2000 series, a product line that combines its In-Sight vision system with a vision sensor.
productHandheld mobility
Rugged hardware provider for warehousing and distribution, manufacturing and retail, Renovotec, has chosen this year’s IntraLogisteX event to showcase the Dolphin CT50, Honeywell’s most advanced handheld mobility product, and to publicly introduce two new services.
productPartner of the year award
Rapidly growing rugged hardware provider, Renovotec, has won Honeywell’s award for Partner of the Year, Europe and Russia.
productPartnership in print
Coding equipment companies, Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE) and PrintSafe, have agreed a machinery partnership that is is reported will enable customers to benefit from high-speed integrated systems for coding and labelling a range of packaging.
productEurope’s largest bonded warehouse renews handhelds
Renovotec has replaced the entire complement of rugged hardware in Accolade Wines’ 650,000 square feet, 85,000-pallet capacity operation – Europe’s largest bonded warehouse – with 55 Honeywell Thor VM1 truck-mounted and 30 Honeywell Tecton handheld mobile computers.
productSafety light curtain for tough apps
A tough addition to SICK’s flagship safety light curtain family, the deTec4 Prime is an extra-rugged, high-performance light curtain that is easy to install and use. It is also suitable for harsh environments and exceptionally wide machines.
productNew camera captures at high throughput
At CeMAT, Vitronic will reveal the next generation line-scan camera VICAM 3S.
productImpressive growth for Centriq
Centriq Group, the parent company of Voiteq and Cirrus Logistics, achieved a 21% increase in revenues, while headcount rose 24% last year. The firm also expanded into new geographies and markets, and further developed its product portfolio.
productCognex enters mobile terminal market
Machine vision leader expands its addressable market by $500 million with smartphone-based mobile terminals powered by Cognex’s barcode reading technology.
articleTackling out-of-stocks
Tesco is using an RFID solution from SML to reduce out-of-stocks and deliver new levels of customer service on its apparel brand F&F. HSS editor Simon Duddy caught up with the SML team to discuss the deployment of the technology and what it means for greater use of RFID in the retail supply chain.
productConsistently readable
Toshiba TEC has announced the introduction of two new devices that ensure barcodes have a consistent level of quality and readability.
productNext gen rugged laptop
Rugged computer designer and manufacturer Getac launched its next generation S400 series rugged laptop, the Getac S410 in response to increased customer demand.
productAccurate shipments
Plant exporter Floréac guaranteed accurate shipments, reduced customer complaints and more than halved its credit note value by deploying automated shipping verification on its plant trolleys based on Zetes’ Vision Technology.
productTry-before-you-buy deal on rugged scanners
Renovotec is offering unlimited part exchange on the new Zebra Technologies’ 3600 Ultra-Rugged series of scanners (typically £50 per scanner trade-in).
