Intelligent glove to boost warehouse picking
ProGlove launched the second generation of its intelligent glove – Mark 2 – at LogiMAT.
Robots firm launches in Europe
Collaborative mobile robotics supplier 6 River Systems has launched in Europe, two years after the company’s US debut.
Industry 4.0 process optimisation
Werma has developed smart systems such as StockSaver and Andonspeed.
VR for warehouse planning
Unitechnik’s Ingolf Mix explains the benefits of virtual reality when planning warehouse processes.
Fully secure
When a shoemaker took over a new factory it presented plenty of new opportunities for the business, but it was important to ensure that security was high.
Are you ready for the Tobacco Products Directive?
By May 2019, every business involved in the tobacco supply chain needs to transform the way they track and report on products.
Tilbury2 could lead to 8500 new jobs
The Port of Tilbury received development consent from the Secretary of State for Transport to build Tilbury2 – a new multimillion pound port terminal adjacent to the current 930 acre site in Thurrock, on the outskirts of Greater London.
Omnidirectional AGV released
Kivnon, a Spanish AGV manufacturer, has developed the K41 Slim, which has a 1,000kg lifting capacity with omnidirectional movement.
Pallet trucks for tight spaces
The EP12WS and the ES10-N01 are Baoli’s solution for the needs of small warehouses, in tight spaces and non-intensive handling of goods.
Smart trucks minimise downtime
You need an efficient logistics operation to keep your business moving, and this is only possible if all your trucks are up and running. Smart trucks can support this using data provided by telematics, says Toyota Material Handling UK.
Higher accuracy with iForks
RAVAS has released a new generation of iForks, with only 58mm fork height and no external components on the fork shank.
Security guard dragged and killed by HGV
Associated British Ports, DFDS Seaways PLC and ICTS (UK) were hit with combined fines approaching £1.5m after a security guard was fatally injured when he was struck by an articulated vehicle.
Gummed paper tape dispenser
Kite Packaging has introduced a gummed paper tape dispenser to add to its online offering.
20 years going strong
Tray sealing specialist Proseal and its supplier LC Automation are celebrating 20 years of partnership.
Drum handling – your questions answered
With the different types of drums being handled in the UK, the demand for drum handling equipment that can handle all types is continuing to grow.
LPR Direct Service hits 2 year anniversary
Pallet pooling company LPR has been providing its Direct Service offering alongside its full-service pallet system for two years.
Dairy deploys automated order picking system
Working with food packaging and processing integrator Tetra Pak, Cimcorp will optimise material flow and throughput from production to dispatch within Synlait’s new liquid milk production facility in New Zealand.
ArrowXL looking forward to Worcester homecoming in the autumn
The CEO of ArrowXL, the UK’s leading two-person home delivery expert, has revealed that “fantastic progress” is being made as work continues on the rebuild of its flagship hub in Worcester.
Handling heavy reels
The cradle lifting attachment with reel transfer stand provides the easy handling of large and heavy reels of film or paper, for example, to and from a storage and production machinery.
New sales director joins Bristol Forklifts
South West dealership Bristol Forklifts has welcomed Paul Schock as its new sales director for the business.
