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Warehouse automation from Cimcorp is enabling the Spanish grocery retailer to increase the shelf life of its fresh food Mercadona, a leading grocery retailer in Spain and Portugal, partnered with Cimcorp, a pioneer in robotic handling solutions, to implement an automated intralogistics system at its distribution centre in San Isidro, …

LiBiao Robotics has announced the launch of Airrob – a ground-breaking energy efficient robot-based tote handling solution that delivers high storage density, rapid and accurate picking and the scalability needed to future-proof warehouse and e-fulfilment operations. Straightforward and cost effective to install, Airrob travels at speeds of up to 2 …

FTSE100 sustainable packaging business invites leading brands and manufacturers to partner for a sustainable future DS Smith, leading provider of sustainable, fibre-based, packaging, today announces the launch of its global Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation Centre, ‘R8’. The new facility is an industry-first and allows DS Smith, its customers, …

Currently on the campaign trail in the run-up to the forthcoming general election in New Zealand, the country’s Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins, got a close-up view of LiBiao Robotics’ automated parcel sorting technology when he was guest of honour at a recent event held to mark the opening of leading …

Global sustainable packaging company DS Smith announce MAX Lamination technology as corrugated cardboard MAX Lamination technology increases the resistance of sustainable packaging and optimizes stacking potential in transportation saving CO2, and it is fully recyclable with extended possibilities for reuse DS Smith Tecnicarton, an expert provider of industrial packaging solutions …

Piece-picking robotics is making big strides in the warehouse and with the aid of AI could soon be within the grasp of SMEs. Dan Migliozzi, Head of Sales at independent systems integrator, Invar Group, sets out where we are on the journey. What news can there possibly be around piece-picking …

Joloda Hydraroll, material handling expert and global provider of loading and unloading solutions, has announced a new modular Powered Cargo Roller (PCR) system for the air cargo industry. The system is the first of its kind that can be retrofitted to any standard trailer due to its unique, low-profile design. …

All-in-one software combines robot programming with existing simulation software Visual Components, the developer of 3D simulation software, today announces the launch of Visual Components Robotics OLP. Via a single software, manufacturers can bring their technology deployments under one banner, improve robot utilisation and enhance production efficiency. Tailored to accommodate the …

Implementing automation in warehouse logistics always used to be about reducing costs and increasing throughput. However, labour shortages have meant many are adopting robots and computer vision systems to meet growing order volumes without putting extra pressure on staff. This change in warehouse infrastructure has shown that instead of automation …

In a strategic move that underlines their commitment to future growth, goplasticpallets.com and its sister company, All Pallets, have announced their acquisition by Rotom Europe. This acquisition cements both companies’ position as UK market leaders, whilst allowing Rotom to expand its load carrier services in the UK and further strengthen …