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Within two years, the majority of organisations plan to have automated at least 50% of supply chain operations, according to research conducted on behalf of Jungheinrich UK. But with companies focusing on semi- rather than fully-automated intralogistics models, it is important to consider the role of the workforce in this …

Warehouse robotics solutions will integrate Renovotec warehouse process middleware with selected, best-in-class robotics hardware “Our specialist robotics solutions aim to increase warehouse picking productivity by up to 50%” says Renovotec Robotics CEO Lance Bennett Renovotec is launching a robotics division specialising in warehouse solutions Renovotec Group announced today. ‘Renovotec Robotics’ …

Multi-tier shelving will improve warehouse efficiency by allowing simultaneous order picking on several tiers to reduce order throughput times, writes Edward Hutchison, managing director of BITO Storage Systems. Many companies operate shelving and racking systems for storage and order picking on a single-level of their warehouse. So we were interested …

Logistics automation specialist, Cimcorp, has established an office in Spain in response to growing interest in its robotic automation solutions, and has appointed Jarkko Hakkarainen as General Manager. Manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic handling solutions, Cimcorp, has formed a new subsidiary – Cimcorp Iberia, S.L., based in Madrid – …

Logistics integrator, KNAPP, will present the latest generation of its AI-enabled Pick-it-Easy Robot at this year’s LogiMAT. The new robot, designed for fully automatic single-item picking, will be presented on the KNAPP stand (B05 in Hall 3) at the exhibition, which takes place in Stuttgart from 10 to 12 March. …

Dematic has announced it will partner with Dot Foods, the largest food industry redistributor in North America, on Dot Food’s first fully-automated warehouse. The new 117,000 square-foot facility will be a key strategic asset for Dot Food’s frozen food distribution, providing new efficiencies and a path for future growth. “We’re …

Burkhard Balz (55) was appointed Senior Vice President Automation Systems at the global automation specialist, Lenze. As a successful manager with international leadership experience, Balz will enhance the corporate group. In this newly created role, he will lead the systems business segment and continue to intensify the growth of this …

Europe’s leading online fashion platform, Zalando, has commissioned KNAPP to automate its new 140,000 m² distribution centre near Rotterdam, which will serve customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain and the UK. 200 million euro investment The new e-commerce DC in Bleiswijk will feature a combination of KNAPP’s shuttle …

Despite the political wrangling over the past few years and the consequent business uncertainty, the UK remains a strong and successful market for Kasto, according to Ernst Wagner, who runs the German manufacturer’s subsidiary in Milton Keynes. Over the years, Kasto has sold more than 1,400 bandsaws and circular saws …

From a new start up in 2003 KP Industries, KPI, have developed into one of the country’s leading manufacturer of specialised material handling equipment. Having doubled turnover in 2 years and a full order book KPI have outgrown the existing premises and now moved into new premises at Kingsway industrial …