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Automotive revolution: Innovation, industrial autonomy, and global challenges

February 10, 2025 by Mark Allinson

By Laurent Coussonnet, business development director, Linxens

The automotive industry is at a crossroads: between technological innovations and environmental challenges, it must reinvent its models for a sustainable future. But which regions, technologies, and policies will shape this global revolution?

Despite a 10 percent growth in 2023, global car sales are expected to slow to 2-3 percent in 2024, far from pre-pandemic levels.

Electric vehicles (EVs), the drivers of this transition, saw record growth of 32 percent in 2023, but rising interest rates and stricter credit conditions will weigh on the ability of households and businesses to finance capacities, postponing some vehicle purchases to 2025. [Read more…] about Automotive revolution: Innovation, industrial autonomy, and global challenges

Filed Under: Economy, Features Tagged With: automotive, china, electric, manufacturing, sector, vehicles

US manufacturing sector shrinks for 25th time in 26 months

January 4, 2025 by Mark Allinson

Economic activity in the American manufacturing sector contracted in December for the ninth consecutive month and the 25th time in the last 26 months, according to a survey of the nation’s supply executives.

The findings have been published in the latest Institute for Supply Management’s Report On Business, the key component of which is the purchase managers’ index, or PMI. The report was issued by Timothy R. Fiore, chair of the ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.

The Manufacturing PMI registered 49.3 percent in December, 0.9 percentage point higher compared to the 48.4 percent recorded in November. The overall economy continued in expansion for the 56th month after one month of contraction in April 2020. [Read more…] about US manufacturing sector shrinks for 25th time in 26 months

Filed Under: Manufacturing, News Tagged With: index, managers, manufacturing, pmi, purchase, sector, united states, usa

Predictions: Innovations shaping warehouse automation in 2025

December 13, 2024 by Mark Allinson

By Theresa Macdonald, business development manager, Element Logic

As we approach 2025, it’s clear that the warehouse sector is not just evolving; it’s undergoing a transformative shift. Rapid advancements in technology, paired with growing customer expectations and mounting environmental concerns, are reshaping how warehouses operate.

One thing is certain – warehouse automation is becoming an essential component for businesses to remain competitive in an increasingly demanding marketplace.

In this article, I’ll take a detailed look at the top trends that I predict will define warehouse operations in 2025. From sustainability initiatives and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to smarter, collaborative robotics and the importance of real-time data, the future of warehousing will be characterised by seamless collaboration between technology and human ingenuity.

AI’s growing role in the smart warehouse

AI has been on the horizon for several years, but its growth has accelerated dramatically, and 2025 will be a defining year for AI-driven warehouses. AI is not limited to automating tasks – it is reshaping entire business models by refining decision-making, optimising workflows, and anticipating future problems.

Today’s most advanced Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) use AI to synchronise everything from stock control to equipment maintenance. For example, machine learning models can forecast customer demand based on historical data, economic indicators, and even seasonal patterns, enabling warehouse operators to plan inventory more efficiently.

Additionally, AI-based software allows for predictive maintenance, which can foresee when machinery may fail or need repairs. This has the power to save businesses from costly breakdowns and unplanned downtime.

Furthermore, through Natural Language Processing (NLP) and advanced vision systems, AI tools can now manage complex picking operations.

Traditionally, systems struggled to accurately select and handle delicate or irregularly shaped items-but with the AI systems continuously evolving, the accuracy gets better with every iteration.

In 2025, I anticipate that AI-driven smart warehouses will operate faster, more accurately, and with more flexibility, helping businesses adapt to changing customer demands as soon as they arise.

The real benefit here is that AI isn’t just a back-office technology-it’s becoming the backbone that links and optimises every process in the warehouse. With its ability to adapt and “learn” over time, AI will reduce reliance on human judgement and manual interventions, offering long-term strategic advantages for supply chain management.

The green push: Sustainability as a non-negotiable

Sustainability is more than just a buzzword in industry circles-today, it’s a strategic objective and a legal necessity. According to the International Energy Agency, buildings, including warehouses, are responsible for over 40 per cent of total global CO2 emissions when factoring in energy used for heating, cooling, and lighting.

Given this impact, the need to reduce carbon footprints is without question, and warehouse operators are facing increasing pressure from both regulations and customer demands to take significant action.

In 2025, we’ll see warehouse operators push even harder towards sustainable operations. This includes implementing energy-saving solutions for lighting and cooling, transitioning to green energy sources like solar panels, and adopting advanced building management systems to optimise energy use. Warehouse automation systems are uniquely positioned to contribute to these sustainability efforts.

One example is the AutoStore system, an automated storage and retrieval solution that is inherently energy-efficient. According to research, ten AutoStore robots draw about the same energy as a standard vacuum cleaner-roughly 100 watts per hour.

By automating picking and retrieval in an eco-friendly manner, AutoStore minimises the need for energy-intensive lighting and HVAC systems in areas that don’t require human activity. Going even further, businesses are looking into renewable materials and recyclable packaging solutions.

Overall, meeting sustainability goals won’t just help the environment – it also lowers operational costs and ensures compliance with increasingly stringent regulations.

Customer expectations are redefining speed, accuracy, and flexibility

No discussion about 2025 trends can ignore the impact of rising customer expectations. Consumers today expect faster deliveries, flawless order accuracy, and no-hassle returns, driven largely by the e-commerce boom and its heightened focus on convenience.

The challenge for warehouse operators is meeting these expectations efficiently without raising operational costs.

Warehouses will need to be more agile, scalable, and precise than ever before as demand cycles become increasingly volatile, especially during peak shopping periods such as Black Friday or Christmas.

One key to managing these volatile demand cycles is the ability to scale automation systems up or down based on demand-something that solutions like Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), such as AutoStore, excel in.

The modular nature of systems like this allows warehouses to quickly scale up labour and resources to meet surges in demand and wind down once a seasonal peak is over – without compromising operational efficiencies.

Additionally, automated returns processing – another mounting pressure point for logistics managers – is helping businesses streamline the increasingly common process of reverse logistics.

Automation removes human error, ensuring faster processing times and mitigating issues such as warehouse backlog, improving overall customer satisfaction.

As customer demands grow, warehouses must be agile enough to shift with them, which will be a key driver of operational choices in 2025.

Robotics and human collaboration are the future

The fear of robots displacing human workers has been overblown in many instances. In fact, as we move towards 2025, the collaboration between warehouse robots and human employees is proving far more powerful and sustainable than merely relying on one or the other.

Intelligent robots are taking over repetitive, manual tasks-such as lifting, sorting, and transportation. But these machines aren’t replacing workers; they’re augmenting human capabilities.

By taking physically demanding jobs off human shoulders, robots create safer working environments, reduce injury rates, and allow human staff to focus on tasks that require creativity, decision-making, and complex problem-solving.

For example, robotic piece-picking arms are increasingly powered by machine learning, and by continuously adjusting their approach, such systems become more effective over time.

These arms can identify, sort, and handle a wide variety of items, meaning they often complement strategies already handled by automated storage systems like AutoStore. The result is an end-to-end solution: products are stored, retrieved, and packed faster and more precisely than ever before.

Interestingly, this kind of integrated robotics hasn’t led to labour cuts. Rather, employees are shifting into more valuable roles, such as overseeing the systems, troubleshooting issues, and interacting more closely with other parts of the supply chain.

As we step into 2025, this collaboration between smart robots and warehouse operatives will continue to grow-leading to more efficient operations and a happier, safer workforce.

The power of data-driven warehousing

In today’s digital age, data is emerging as one of the most powerful tools warehouse managers have at their disposal. In 2025, data will do much more than simply track inventory and monitor stock.

Far-reaching datasets, combined with AI and analytics tools, will allow warehousing professionals to make educated, data-driven decisions in real-time.

Predictive analytics will play a more significant role as warehouses seek to anticipate everything from maintenance needs to stock shortages and track customer behaviour patterns. This kind of foresight is invaluable in planning, enabling swift responses that minimise costly disruptions.

Analysing real-time data on inventory flow can also reveal subtle patterns that businesses can leverage. For instance, many companies already find they can predict the timing of demand surges based on specific customer behaviour ahead of particular holidays or events.

By accurately predicting demands, warehouses can fine-tune capacity planning, improving how space is used, optimising transit routes, and better managing distribution channels to avoid bottlenecks.

Furthermore, predictive maintenance tools can ensure that robots and automated systems are serviced before they break down-thus avoiding costly interruptions. By 2025, such insights won’t only be seen as advantages but as fundamental operational necessities.

Looking ahead: Future-proofing warehouse operations

As we move towards 2025, warehouse automation solutions are less about introducing flashy new technology for technology’s sake and more about creating agile, efficient operations that drive value across entire supply chains.

Whether it’s leveraging the power of AI to refine decision-making, utilising advanced robotics to achieve operational efficiency, or adopting sustainable practices that minimise environmental impact-warehouses of the future will be deeply interconnected, advanced ecosystems that seamlessly meet customer demands.

These trends will not only help businesses remain competitive but also future-proof their operations against the ever-growing complexity of the supply chain.

The future of logistics is here-and smart businesses will use these innovations to build resilience, drive growth, and ensure long-term success.

About the author: Theresa Macdonald, a sales professional with more than 20 years of career experience, is the business development manager at Element Logic.

Filed Under: Features, Warehouse robots Tagged With: element, logic, predictions, sector, shift, transformative, warehouse

Exotec expands pharmaceutical sector portfolio through partnerships with Hygie31 and Hartmann

December 5, 2024 by Mark Allinson

Exotec, a provider of warehouse automation and robotics solutions, has agreed partnerships with two new organisations in the pharmaceutical sector: Hygie31 and Hartmann Group. Both companies will adopt Exotec’s Skypod robotic system to automate warehouse processes and increase efficiency.

Hygie31, a major player in the healthcare industry has chosen Exotec to transform its pharmacy Dhygietal logistics platform, with the Skypod robots implemented at the company’s La Veuve warehouse.

The Exotec installation covers 1,500 sq m and comprises 38 Skypod robots, moving autonomously in all directions and up to 11 metres in height.

[Read more…] about Exotec expands pharmaceutical sector portfolio through partnerships with Hygie31 and Hartmann

Filed Under: News, Warehouse robots Tagged With: automation, exotec, hartmann, hygie31, partnerhips, pharmaceutical, portfolio, robotics, robots, sector, skypod, system, warehouse

Safety First: Exploring Personal Injury Claims in Manufacturing Environments

May 9, 2024 by David Edwards

Manufacturing environments are dynamic settings where efficiency and productivity are paramount.

However, amid the hustle and bustle of production, ensuring the safety and well-being of workers is equally crucial.

In this blog post, we delve into the world of personal injury claims in manufacturing environments, shedding light on the importance of prioritizing safety, implementing basic security measures, and adhering to official protocols. [Read more…] about Safety First: Exploring Personal Injury Claims in Manufacturing Environments

Filed Under: Manufacturing Tagged With: accident, attorney, car, injury, lawyer, manufacturing, official, personal, protocols, safety, sector, west palm beach

Automotive Sector and Blockchain: Prospects Unveiled

April 8, 2024 by Mark Allinson

Blockchain technology, a decentralized and distributed ledger system, has significantly impacted various industries, fostering transparency and trust. Within this context, the automotive industry stands poised to undergo transformative changes.

In this article, we will explore the fundamentals of blockchain, its role in the automotive sector, and the immense potential it holds for reshaping traditional processes. Additionally, if you want to know more about investments and firms, you may visit Turbo Investor. [Read more…] about Automotive Sector and Blockchain: Prospects Unveiled

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: automotive, blockchain, chian, manufacturing, prospects, sector, supply, vehicle

Unleashing the Power of Authentic Internal Communications in the Government Sector

December 27, 2023 by Mark Allinson

Effective communication within an organization is vital whether it operates in the public sector. In government organizations, this becomes more crucial as it ensures that employees have access to information, promotes transparency and collaboration, and aids leaders in making well-informed decisions.

In this post, we will delve into the significance of internal communication in the government sector and how it can bring immense value to organizations. [Read more…] about Unleashing the Power of Authentic Internal Communications in the Government Sector

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: authentic, communication, employee, engagement, government, internal, power, sector, transparent, transparnecy

Yaskawa takes center stage at Africa Automation Technology Fair

May 25, 2023 by Mai Tao

As one of the largest manufacturers of industrial robots, Yaskawa Southern Africa took part in this year’s Africa Automation Technology Fair (AATF), where various experts in the manufacturing industry gathered to exchange valuable industry expertise to increase investment prospects in the African continent’s manufacturing sector. The event, which celebrated its 25th year, centred around the theme of “For Africa from Africa”.

The AATF promotes and is passionate about furthering Africa’s transformation and promoting the development and growth of the continent’s automation industry.

Yaskawa Southern Africa was one of 150 exhibitors on display at the event, which took place from 9th to 11th May 2023, and showcased its collaborative robotic welding solution, Weld4me. This transformative piece of automated equipment presents an alternative or support to manual MIG/MAG welding with air-cooled welding equipment. [Read more…] about Yaskawa takes center stage at Africa Automation Technology Fair

Filed Under: Features, Industrial robots Tagged With: aatf, africa, automation, collaborative, fair, industry, manufacturing, mostert, sector, southern, technology, welding, yaskawa, year

Internet of robotic things market is likely to surpass $210 billion

May 8, 2023 by Mark Allinson

The Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT) market is likely to surpass $210 billion amid demand for automation in the manufacturing and service sector, according to Future Market Insights.

The IoRT market revenue was estimated at $21.4 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 25.6 percent from 2022 to 2032.

By the end of 2032, the IoRT market is expected to reach a valuation of $210 billion. The service sector segment will dominate the market at a projected CAGR of 25.4 percent from 2022 to 2032. [Read more…] about Internet of robotic things market is likely to surpass $210 billion

Filed Under: Features, Robotics Tagged With: automation, billion, cagr, demand, developments, growth, internet, IoRT, manufacturing, market, percent, projected, rise, robotic, robots, sector, segment, sensors, service, solutions, things

Industrial robot components market set for higher growth over next decade

February 1, 2023 by Mark Allinson

The global industrial robot components market is expected to be valued at $6.3 billion in 2023 and it is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13.9 percent to reach $23.2 billion by the end of 2033.

Over the 2018-2022 historical period, the global industrial robot component market registered a compound annual growth rate of 12.5 percent, according to Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the market is projected to exhibit growth at 13.9 percent compound annual growth rate between 2023 and 2033.

Market share analysis of industrial robot components based on application and region is provided in a nutshell in the above image. Under the application segment, the robot arm/manipulator sub-segment dominates with a 29.1 percent market share in 2023. [Read more…] about Industrial robot components market set for higher growth over next decade

Filed Under: Features, Industrial robots Tagged With: americas, annual, application, articulated, billion, component, components, compound, demand, growth, increased, industrial, installed, market, percent, period, rate, robot, robots, sector, share, units

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