Hörmann UK has launched two new transparent, high-speed spiral doors, the HS5040 TurboLux and Turbolux S. With a market-leading opening speed of up to 4m/s, Hörmann says the TurboLux range combines high speed operation with optimised transparency, strength, and durability, making them ideal for de...

Digital twins are becoming big business, says Toby Mills, CEO of Entopy. But there is still a lot of confusion about what they are, what they do – and why they matter. A digital twin is a virtual representation of an object or system that spans its lifecycle, is updated from real-time data, and us...

Calor has been awarded Supplier of the Year at the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) Awards for Excellence – The Archies. Chosen by the membership of UKMHA for the quality of its support for the industry, the Award was presented at a special evening held at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingha...

MoviĜo Robotics has introduced the Ŝharko10 Wide Body, an AMR designed to transport payloads of non-standard gauges. Pallets are standardised carriers, but some factories use odd-sized pallets because it suits their products better. For example, a South African plastic injection moulding company c...

In our connected and digital world, using artificial intelligence (AI) across the supply chain enables companies to maximise productivity by reducing uncertainties. It also helps to speed up decision-making, reduce cycle times and contribute to continuous improvement. By increasing the expectations ...

First Hydrogen, an automotive and energy developer, has revealed its first zero emission light commercial vehicles (LCVs) after commencing track-based testing. The First Hydrogen fuel cell-powered vans (FCEV) have commenced performance tests at the HORIBA MIRA Proving Ground, located near Birmingha...

Avery Dennison Labels and Packaging Materials (LPM) has partnered with Tosca, a global leader in reusable plastic packaging and pooling solutions for the supply chain. The partnership means Avery Dennison LPM is aiming to switch a substantial portion of its product distribution across the continent...

It is no secret that human resources are in short supply these days – not least of all skilled workers with a license to drive forklifts. At Bennet Potatoes, automation became the solution to its predicament. With a Global AGV from BILA, Bennet Potatoes managed to increase efficiency, productivity...

A 22-year partnership with leading industrial robot manufacturer FANUC has been hailed as a key factor in Icelandic firm Samey Robotics’ role in revolutionising the international supply chain for fresh fish. Specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke automation for the foo...

Against the current backdrop of soaring inflation and energy costs, loading and unloading specialist Thorworld Industries is urging UK distribution businesses to take advantage of potential efficiency savings through changes to their loading operations to help weather a challenging economic climate....