productSimply aim & pull
The new RayTemp 6 infrared non-contact thermometer is a compact, durable and easy to use instrument; simply aim and pull the trigger to display the temperature of the item being measured over the range of -60 to 550°C.
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productFast desktop printer
New from Primera Technology, the LX2000e Color Label Printer produces labels at speeds of up to 152mm (6”) per second – about 25% faster than Primera’s best-selling LX900e Color Label Printer (for comparable print quality).
articleSmart sensor technology first from SICK
SICK has built ‘powerful new functions’ into everyday sensors to deliver ‘a glimpse of the future’ for manufacturing automation.
productWarehouse location solution
When British footwear and accessories company, Airwair International – or, as you may know them, Dr. Martens – opened a new 104,000 sq ft distribution centre in Raunds, Northamptonshire, a sophisticated labelling and barcoding system was required to ensure quick handling and sourcing of stock.
articleSuperdrug NDC increases throughput by 48%
With eCommerce sales more than doubling year on year, Logistex was asked to design a solution capable of handling in excess of 60,000 orders per day.
productLabel subscription service
Rugged hardware company, Renovotec, is launching a “new business model” rugged printer label subscription service that includes a Honeywell industrial printer plus maintenance, support, consumables and delivery – for a single monthly payment.
articlePicking plus
Work in the warehouse is increasingly multi-faceted, with employees being asked to multi-task. This versatility can be facilitated by voice technology, says Darrel Williams from Vocollect by Honeywell.
product3D location traking
A manufacturer of globally distributed snack food has chosen Vero Solutions from Harland Simon to improve its warehouse operations in North America.
articleWinning the service race
Indigo’s WMS helps Tetrosyl increase throughput levels by 10% and save £200,000 per year.
productSupporting growth
Six years of growth on from implementing the the MACS warehouse management system (MACSwms), operations at Chiltern Cold Storage continue to be supported by MACS.
articleProductivity doubled
Clothing retailer Cassis has deployed the ZetesMedea voice solution in its logistics centre allowing 20,000 items to be picked daily.
productLow cost label applicator
New from Toshiba TEC is a low cost automatic label print and application system that combines high performance and cost effectiveness, the APLEX4.
productRoyal Mail invests in 76,000 Zebra TC75 handhelds
A supplier selection process led by BT picked out Zebra.
articleWMS streamlines fulfillment for archery specialist
A standout feature is that the Snapfuflil WMS supports the firm’s complex build-to-order process, providing visibility of both component parts and finished goods in real-time.
productVoice user group
Global provider of Voice-Directed Work, Voiteq has hosted its largest international Voice User Group to-date.
productSick releases next generation distance sensing laser
Sick has launched the compact and versatile DT50-2 PRO, a next-generation laser sensor that is said to combine high-performance distance sensing with excellent-resolution object profile detection over distances up to 30 metres.
productDenby Pottery boosts picking with specialist software
The tableware brand’s warehouse has created significant productivity improvements with the deployment of Pick Modeller software from Sigma Efficiency.
articleWMS streamlines fulfillment
A standout feature is that the Snapfuflil WMS supports the firm’s complex build-to-order process, providing visibility of both component parts and finished goods in real-time.
productVoiteq acquires SMILOG
Leading UK supplier of voice-directed work solutions, Voiteq has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in SMILOG GmbH, a highly experienced German voice provider specialising in the integration of voice, vision and mobile devices into SAP and other ERP systems.
productAutomated e-mail notification
In the latest upgrade to its ControlPort logistics software, fulfilment specialists James and James has provided e-retailers with an automated service that gives more management information without even needing to log in.
