SICK has pushed the boundaries of long-range laser sensing with the launch of the versatile DT1000 and DL1000 distance sensors to achieve highly-accurate measurement for positioning and non-contact collision avoidance of cranes and vehicle management…
The Bremen Institute for Production und Logistics at the University of Bremen (BIBA), in collaboration with its development partners BLG Handelslogistik, Schulz Systemtechnik, and FRAMOS, is conducting research on the automated unloading of standard 40-foot…
By Brian Ballard, Co-founder and CEO, Upskill Augmented reality (AR) is poised to transform the modern warehouse in 2018. AR addresses and solves an important challenge in the warehouse sector by providing hands-free connectivity and…
This new and innovative robotic technology will help build world-class supply chains, providing unmatched flexibility and throughput. Raleigh, NC – Tompkins Robotics, a division of Tompkins International, has just released a new video sharing the innovation…
The ongoing driver shortage is by far the most significant challenge facing the road transport sector in 2018 and a growing cause for concern amongst logistics operations according to the findings of Paragon Software Systems’…
Bis Henderson Academy has completed the first phase of a major initiative to help leading chilled foods logistics services provider, NFT, take early advantage of the government’s Apprenticeship Levy. After conducting an in-depth analysis of NFT’s…
The world’s leading materials handling equipment manufacturers and suppliers have demonstrated their confidence in the future of the British economy by committing to have a strong presence at IMHX 2019. “Despite all the political uncertainty…
Europe’s largest provider of express palletised freight services has placed a breakthrough order for a new fleet of 67 Mercedes-Benz trucks. The majority of Palletways’ Actros, Antos and Atego are already in service, with the…
Strategic Alliance programme brings disruptive technologies to the doorstep of challenged retail businesses WCS (Worldwide Chain Stores) is bringing the reality of drones within the warehouse to the fore with an announcement today of a strategic…
Jungheinrich UK has announced the appointment of Luuk Snijders as Managing Director, effective January 2018. Snijders is succeeding Jan Lorenz and transfers from his role as Managing Director, Jungheinrich Russia, with Jan Lorenz returning to…
