Welcome to the January 15th issue of Warehouse & Logistics News. In our front cover story you can read how Locus Robotics, the industry leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for use in warehouses and distribution centres, will showcase its innovative Locus Origin and Locus Vector at several UK events throughout 2024. The collaborative robots will be fully operational and provide live demonstrations of their flexibility, high productivity, ease-of-use, and worker safety in a live, simulated warehouse environment.
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Stamina Storage Systems, a leading provider of innovative warehouse storage solutions, has successfully collaborated with Gem Imports Ltd, a prominent UK online wholesaler, to optimise their warehouse expansion plans. Gem Imports recently acquired an additional distribution warehouse in South Yorkshire, aiming to accommodate their growing inventory of discount products.
Featuring a 15 micron polyester carrier and an 18 micron hotmelt adhesive, Kite’s new PET machine tape is efficient, cost-effective and eco-friendly. It has a thinner micron polyester carrier in comparison to standard polypropylene varieties, providing an increased amount of tape on a roll.
With the launch of its next-generation DT80 distance sensor, SICK has revised the standard for measurement precision in materials handling, warehousing and logistics with a compact and robust device. Equipped with high-performance time-of-flight measurement technology, the SICK DT80 1D laser distance sensor achieves unparalleled accuracy of +/- 2 mm with a resolution of 0.1 mm at ranges up to 80 metres. The SICK DT80 laser distance sensor uses a class 2 eye-safe laser to detect, measure and position on natural targets with no reflector.
Hörmann UK, market leaders in the design and supply of industrial doors and loading systems, have introduced a new, innovative movable centre support for its industrial sectional doors. The centre support can be used to connect up to three industrial sectional doors, providing a flexible option to create large openings of up to 30m. The new centre support is robust yet lightweight and can be quickly and easily pushed to the side on a low-friction track which is installed behind the lintel, according to our Doors & Curtains feature.
Without a doubt, automated warehouse solutions are revolutionising the way warehouses operate and are becoming increasingly essential for organisations aiming to stay competitive in the modern business landscape. Robotic systems such as Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems that automatically store and retrieve boxes, totes, or trays, are no longer a luxury but a necessity for companies to remain competitive. L-A-C’s Exotec Skypod System can dramatically improve 5 key processes: order picking; replenishing stock; processing returns; order buffering; and managing stock, our Warehouse Automation & Robotics feature reveals.
Enjoy reading the issue.
James Surridge
Publishing Editor
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