An AGV that offers speed, nimbleness, great lifting capacity and the ability to handle many different pallet types – why Berry Superfos chose Jungheinrich Berry Superfos needed an automated warehouse/shopfloor solution so Jungheinrich got involved… The client Berry Superfos designs, develops and manufactures innovative plastic packaging solutions. When you open …
Read More »Combilift launches world’s first autonomous sideloader with the option to operate manually
Irish materials handling manufacturer Combilift has launched its first autonomous vehicle at the annual Fabtech trade show. Developed by Combilift’s dedicated automation team, the Combi-AGT is a 4-wheel electric stand-on model, which is the world’s first autonomous dual operational sideloader for long loads. Celebrating 25 years in business, Combilift is …
Read More »Warehouse staff and robots work hand in hand to meet demand
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 …
Read More »MasterMover Wins Prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2023
MasterMover, the world-leading manufacturer of electric tug solutions, has been announced as a winner of the King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of Innovation.The King’s Award for Enterprise – now in its 57th year – is a highly prestigious award for UK businesses and recognises those that have demonstrated …
Read More »Maximising the Potential of AMRs with Software Integration
Over the past few years, companies of every size have invested in technology to address key areas of business pain. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have reduced the time spent by workers walking around the manufacturing or warehouse facility. Software solutions such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) have helped to optimise …
Read More »It won’t run without a drive
Framo Morat hub gears and hub drives prove their worth in automated guided vehicles that ensure maximum efficiency and reliability in distributing goods, packages, and components in warehouses, package distribution centres, and production halls. Flexible, efficient, and reliable. Today’s intralogistics have to be all of these to be able to …
Read More »The beverage industry is raising a glass to warehouse automation
With increasingly fickle consumers demanding new brands and flavours all the time, drink manufacturers are continuously looking to add to their product offerings. As a result, across the beverage industry, SKU numbers have proliferated noticeably in recent years and this has left many manufacturers and distributors struggling to find the …
Read More »Magazino launches pilot project at ZF with the robot SOTO
Automation of material supply with the SOTO robot The mobile robot SOTO transports material autonomously from the central warehouse to the assembly line. (PresseBox) (München, 02.02.2022) The Germany-based robotics company Magazino wins technology group ZF as a customer for a pilot project with the SOTO robot. The mobile robot SOTO …
Read More »iFollow at IntraLogisteX 2022
iFollow will be showcasing Its premium, slimline autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at IntraLogisteX 2022, which takes place at the CBS Arena, Coventry on 29-30 March 2022. Frazer Watson, UK – Ireland Country Manager at iFollow, said: “IntraLogisteX provides the perfect opportunity to meet the iFollow team on Stand 130. We …
Read More »How to double up grocery logistics productivity
With growing labour availability issues, how can grocery logistics operations significantly boost performance? Vincent Jacquemart, CEO at French AMR designer and manufacturer iFollow, offers a solution. Faced with the likelihood of long term staff shortages and resulting rises in pay rates, warehouse and distribution centre operators in grocery and many …
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