Belt up for Peak
PREVENT PRODUCTION stops during high demand periods by planning preventative actions ahead of demand spikes, says Habasit.
Handhelds: prevent loss and damage
ENTERPRISE MOBILE devices are, by their very nature, portable. While that has obvious benefits in terms of accessibility and efficiency, there are inherent problems associated with damage, loss and workflow disruption, each of which can have a significant impact on profitability.
Test for electric reachstacker
KALMAR HAS signed a one-year agreement with Norwegian rail operator CargoNet covering the field-testing of a Kalmar electric reachstacker.
How safe are your brakes?
REGULAR THOROUGH Examinations will highlight faults and minimise accident risk, advises CFTS.
Safety first
WITH INCREASED levels of automation, it is more important than ever to ensure that human and machine interact smoothly and safely within a warehouse environment. Safe automation expert Pilz covered this topic in its recent webinar, ‘Safety first for warehouse automation.’
Reduce operator fatigue
YALE EUROPE Materials Handling has launched the MP16UX pedestrian pallet truck.
New DC to feature robots
WALMART CANADA is investing more than $118 million to build a new high-tech sortable fulfillment centre near Calgary.
Lightweight container for pharma transport
TOWER COLD Chain has released the robust and lightweight solution, which ash thermal protection allows the transportation of pharmaceuticals, life-science, and biotech products that require an internal temperature of -70 deg c, -20 deg c, +5 deg c, +20 deg C.
Clingfoil joins Samuel Grant Group
BASED IN Stockport and with £7m of annual sales, Clingfoil is one of the North West’s largest independent distributors of protective packaging materials and stretch film product solutions.
Locus Robotics chosen for fulfillment warehouses
GXO LOGISTICS has chosen Locus Robotics as the primary AMR technology to support high-volume order fulfillment for a large sports-fashion retail company in the UK and Netherlands.
ProGlove targets SMEs with wearable barcode scanner
THE IT player has launched a scanner and wearable combination, with the LEO and the Hand Strap said to offer up to 30% savings in comparison to the current ProGlove portfolio.
IT support for wearables
STAYLINKED HAS announced support for Zebra Technologies’ WS50, said to be the world’s smallest enterprise-class wearable Android mobile computer.
Hivewrap further developed
THE PAPER wrap provides a recyclable and biodegradable alternative to bubble wrap and is now available as a sustainable void fill option named Hivefill.
Tried and tested wireless
RENOVOTEC HAS struck an Elite Solution Provider agreement with wired and wireless communications expert Commscope and its recently acquired Ruckus Networks subsidiary.
Lidl begins recruitment for Luton RDC
THE NEW warehouse is due to open in 2023 will be the world’s largest Lidl warehouse. The build forms part of the discounter’s £1.3bn investment in Great Britain in 2021 and 2022.
Don’t miss critical equipment checks
MANY WORK equipment owners and users are at risk of falling foul of the law by not ensuring trucks are inspected under PUWER, says CFTS — the industry’s accrediting body for Thorough Examinations.
Sustainable workwear
SNICKERS WORKWEAR is said to lead on sustainability by using high quality, hard-wearing products that have as little environmental impact as possible.
Who takes responsibility?
WHO HAS the biggest responsibility when it comes to recycling plastic? Is it the consumer or end-user? Or is it the brands and manufacturers?
Safe with only one sensor
Leuze launches the world’s first safety bar code positioning system – with the FBPS 600i, only one device is needed for safe position detection.
Swisslog and Berkshire Grey announce automation partnership
THE DEAL brings together contrasting firms with integrator Swisslog more associated with high density, high throughout installations, while Berkshire Grey is known for modular, AI-driven robotics-led automation.
