They may be big, heavy and full of corrosive liquid, but lead acid batteries still rule the roost. However, new technologies, such as fibre nickel cadmium and lithium ion, are now becoming available. And new battery technologies could mean new designs of
Browsing: Robotics and innovation
Stobart is trialling a gas refuelling technology that can make savings of 20 per cent, as part of a £23 million government sponsored programme to encourage operators to buy and use low-carbon commercial vehicles
Ranpak will be introducing its latest product innovation, FlexPak, at Logistics Link North next month
Deutsche Post DHL has unveiled five visions of the future and their impact on trade, business and society. DHL chief Frank Appel said: “In a world that is becoming harder to predict, we have to expand our horizon and think about alternatives…”
There were a large number of contenders for this Award and it was hard work to narrow down the running
The Award for Innovation in Fulfilment had four main contenders
Three companies were shortlisted in this category – two of which involved Bakkavör
DHL is inviting applications from young scientists and entrepreneurs for the DHL Innovation Award which carries a 5,000 euro prize
DHL Solutions & Innovations is expanding its site at Troisdorf, near Bonn
BT has signed a global innovation partnership agreement with Deutsche Post DHL to support DHL’s Solutions & Innovations unit
