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Carlsberg says it has almost eliminated the risk of accidents in its Fredericia plant, in Denmark.
The famous beer and beverage maker says it has achieved this by implementing collaborative robots from Universal Robots.
Carlsberg says this has not only “significantly improved staff safety”, it has also taken steps towards achieving “zero accidents” since integrating cobots into its Fredericia-based factory. [Read more…] about Carlsberg reduces risk of accidents with Universal Robots
Swisslog is to install a purpose-built, high-tech, highly automated storage, handling and picking solution for Jaycar Electronics.
Jaycar, an electronics retailer and e-tailer, says it is investing in the advanced warehouse in Sydney so it can deliver the efficiency and performance needed to drive its growing business into the future.
Logistics automation specialists, Swisslog, has been chosen to provide the highly automated storage, handling and picking solution at the core of the new-build site. [Read more…] about Swisslog to install ‘highly automated’ warehouse for Jaycar Electronics
Vecna Robotics, a developer of autonomous logistics solutions, has installed a permanent display of their robotic vehicles at the new DHL Americas Innovation Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
The DHL Americas Innovation Center will foster research and collaboration focused on logistics and supply chain solutions.
The new 24,000 square foot center has the capability to host innovation events with high-tech features and meeting spaces for up to 300 guests. [Read more…] about Vecna Robotics to showcase automated solutions at new DHL Innovation Center
Swisslog has been contracted to expand a logistics centre for Rapunzel Naturkost, a manufacturer and supplier of organic food in Germany.
The expansion will feature Swisslog’s automated pallet technology in the form of five Vectura pallet stacker cranes and ProMove conveyor for the high-bay warehouse.
Valued at €5.5 million, the project’s scope of services also includes construction of the steel structures and picking stations. [Read more…] about Swisslog to build pallet warehouse for Rapunzel
by Sam Francis
KB Components, one of Scandinavia’s leading manufacturers of plastic components, has chosen Swisslog as its partner for automation and logistics development.
The two companies started collaborating back in 1986 with the installation of automated pallet cranes and now, more than 30 years later, they have chosen Swisslog as their partner again for the replacement of this market leading technology.
Kent Brickling, logistics manager at KB Components, says: “Over the years, we have had a great cooperation with Swisslog for the service and system support of our pallet cranes at our facility in Örkelljunga, Sweden. [Read more…] about KB Components develops its logistics with automation specialist Swisslog
by Mai Tao
Swisslog, a warehouse automation company, has received a major order from Ikea Supply in Malaysia.
The contract is valued at approximately €43 million.
The project comprises of 215,000 pallet locations of clad-rack, 21 warehouse pallet stacker cranes Vectura, the pallet conveyor system ProMove, the electric Monorail System and the core of the system, the Swisslog software SynQ.
[Read more…] about Swisslog wins major order from Ikea in Malaysiaby Anna
Swisslog has been commissioned to carry out the comprehensive automation of the Coop warehouse in Langhus.
The delivery includes a high-bay pallet warehouse with six Vectura stacker cranes and a conveyor system, which are controlled by the intelligent Swisslog software SynQ.
The new distribution centre will be in full operation at the beginning of 2021.
[Read more…] about Swisslog wins two large orders in Scandinavia and Southeast Asiaby Sam Francis
CeMAT Update: Apps are conquering the world of intralogistics: smartphones and tablets are moving their way into storage and picking areas, supporting a wide range of processes
Our world is becoming increasingly intelligent, networked an mobile – and this development also extends to the storage and picking areas of commercial, industrial and service companies.
Smartphones and tablets are moving their way into the world of intralogistics, supporting a wide range of processes. [Read more…] about The warehouse is becoming smarter
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