Browsing: Robotics

With warehouse automation, it is often thought that the bigger the investment, the better the return. But new developments mean that even smaller firms can take advantage, says Johanna Parsons

Retailers are being challenged to come up with inventory management strategies that meet extreme new delivery demands. Automation is increasingly being seen as a solution

Mitsubishi has launched a new F series of its RH range Melfa Scara robots, which it reckons can pick more than 205 items per minute

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…”

Automated processes have enabled Diageo to increase production of whisky casks by 25 per cent

There’s a strong case to be made for investing in a new picking system – the business benefits are almost certainly greater that any interest the money might earn in the bank, reports Johanna Parsons.

Mailing service provider Kern is to distribute the iCart materials handling system under an agreement with automated technology manufacturer The Automation Group