automation

The shrinking labour pool is certainly hitting the logistics sector hard with HGV drivers, warehouse order pickers and forklift operators all in short supply. Indeed, it was at a recent event organised by the Institute for Government, that the chief executive of Food and Drink Federation announced that the UK food supply chain is around […]

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 (stock keeping unit) numbers have proliferated noticeably in recent years and this has left many manufacturers and distributors struggling to find the space needed […]

VisionNav Robotics – the driverless, vision-guided industrial vehicle specialist –is bringing its range of fully automated, vision-guided forklift trucks and intelligent operating systems to the European market. The VisionNav range includes driverless counterbalanced forklift trucks, reach trucks, stackers and tow tractors and, in keeping with the company’s global marketing strategy, VisionNav Robotics is looking to […]

DHL Supply Chain, a leader in contract logistics in the Americas and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has deployed its first autonomous forklifts in the US warehouse. This installation of indoor robotic transport is part of the company’s Accelerated Digitalisation strategy and focuses on using autonomous forklifts for the most difficult and high value […]

The Raymond Corporation is unveiling a suite of complete intralogistics solutions to help material handling operations stay efficient and productive in today’s competitive landscape. From forklifts and telematics to operator assist technologies and energy solutions, Raymond is offering material handling operations a single source for products, service, and software-based, data-powered solutions. “Our total-solutions approach empowers […]

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and Nokia, have announced that they will expand their ongoing collaboration to provide new solutions for ports and intermodal terminal operators seeking to automate operations and achieve greater productivity. Nokia and Kalmar will combine their communications and cargo handling technology expertise in new joint go-to-market ventures, integrated solutions development and research […]

In an agreement Trumpf, a high-tech specialist in machine tools for sheet metal processing and industrial lasers, is to collaborate with Jungheinrich to incorporate automated guided vehicle systems in its customers’ sheet-metal fabrication operations. Pooling the two companies’ know-how will enhance the flow of materials in connected manufacturing environments Jungheinrich will supply driverless vehicles that […]

Jungheinrich is building a new logistics centre for Wegmann automotive in Veitshöchheim, Lower Franconia, Germany. This major project at the company’s headquarters is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2021. Wegmann Automotive is the global market leader for balance weights and battery bushings for automotive production. The company is the exclusive supplier to […]

Geek+ and Bosch Rexroth have announced a partnership in which both parties will collaborate on advanced mobile robotics technologies and software development to enhance AMR intelligence and performance, empowering customers worldwide. As a pioneer in AMR and smart logistics, Geek+ has seen rapid business growth and accelerated expansion into new geographies. According to Interact Analysis, […]

Leading building materials company, Boral Cement, is enhancing its sustainability and reducing fossil fuel dependency by using processed industrial recoverable materials as part of the fuel mix to provide heat energy to the kiln at their Berrima Cement Works. The ‘Solid Waste-Derived Fuels’ (SWDF) project relies on a 24/7 Konecranes’ fully-automated resource recoverable materials handling […]