Autonomous picking and transporting of shoeboxes in fulfillment centers 20 more TORU robots from Magazino will be deployed at Zalando’s logistics center in Lahr Part of the fleet is already actively supporting Zalando’s logistics center for Cyber Week The mobile robot TORU picks shoe boxes fully autonomously and supports employees …
Read More »New analysis: mass robot potential for UK logistics SMEs in next 3 years
Robot technologies – once unattainable for SME’s – are now becoming a commodity: Standardised, affordable and easier to implement A huge range of robot technologies that were considered experimental a few years ago, are now commercially viable for small and medium sized enterprises (SME’s) in the logistics and warehousing field …
Read More »NEW UniPAKer actions ENERGY & READY MEAL WASTE
At PPMA 2021, Brillopak will showcase its newest award-winning and affordable UniPAKer robotic crate packing platform, launching its most compact and energy-efficient system to-date. By lowering compressed air consumption in the generation of vacuum by up to 45%, the overall carbon footprint of the system is significantly reduced. The single …
Read More »Comau partners with Heidelberg University to study new application areas for wearable robotics within industrial environments
· The project, run by Heidelberg University with the collaboration of IUVO, aims to enlarge the wealth of knowledge and scientific evidence proving the usability, acceptability and effectiveness of Comau’s MATE-XT exoskeleton in reducing biomechanical loads during strenuous tasks · MATE-XT’s ergonomically-assisted support reduces muscle fatigue during overhead and repetitive …
Read More »Warehouse Cleaning Robots – Expensive vanity or Cost Saving Reality?
As the UK economy bounces back, warehouses and logistics providers are busier than ever. Volumes are climbing, labour is short meaning housekeeping tasks like floor cleaning are squeezed at a time when hygiene and health are more important than ever. That’s why future thinking logistics leaders are increasingly turning to …
Read More »How businesses could save thousands on their tax bill by investing in warehouse automation
Businesses in the UK are now able to claim 130 per cent of spend on new automated solutions to help cut their tax bill, thanks to a government incentive. Wise Robotics , supplier of flexible warehouse solutions, believes the scheme comes at the perfect time for businesses who are looking …
Read More »Comau UK provides battery manufacturing line for the pioneering UK Battery Industrialisation Centre
Comau UK has been selected by the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) to develop and deploy a semi-automated battery module and battery pack assembly line for the publicly-funded ‘open access’ battery production development facility. The Module and Pack assembly line is the first of UKBIC’s innovative battery manufacturing equipment to …
Read More »Superdry and Invar Systems with Hikrobot win Technology Transformation Award
An Invar Systems project, involving the rollout of Hikrobot AMRs across Superdry’s international DC network, has won the Technology Transformation trophy at The Logistics Awards and follows accolades received at the Supply Chain Excellence Awards in the autumn, where the entry won the highly coveted Technology Supply Chain Excellence trophy. …
Read More »BlueBotics’ ANT® Navigation drives autonomous vehicles over 10 million kilometers
BlueBotics, the global leader in natural feature navigation, has announced its Autonomous Navigation Technology (ANT®) is now estimated to have driven automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) over 10 million kilometers, in applications ranging from warehousing and manufacturing to commercial cleaning services, UVC disinfection and more. Dr. …
Read More »New report reveals the UK warehousing industries ready to adopt robotics
A recent report looking at the state of automation in UK warehousing published by OW Robotics, supplier of flexible automated warehouse solutions, has identified Retail and 3PL as the two sectors that could see strong potential gains from the robot revolution – in both the short and long-term. The UK …
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