Nestlé’s robotic layer picker is a winner all round
15 February, 2012Choosing a Dematic robotic layer picker has helped Nestlé Australia improve safety, quality and productivity - and won Nestlé industry recognition for its system.
Adept Technology s1700D robot
10 January, 2012Adept Technology has introduced the Adept Viper s1700D, a 6-axis robot designed for material handling, machine tending, packaging, cutting and assembly.
Trio Motion Technology MC464 Motion Coordinator
03 November, 2011Trio Motion Technology’s MC464 Motion Coordinator is based on the 64-bit MIPS processor and is claimed to help machines run faster. The controller provides interface options for traditional servo, stepper and piezo control together with many digital interfaces for current digital servo drives. Increase the flexibility of equipment with support for up to 64 axes of motion control.
Schunk LEG packaging gripper
07 September, 2011The Schunk LEG packaging gripper is a servo electric gripper with 22.5 kg capacity and is suitable for packing and palletising cartons.
SAS Automation custom, robotic bag gripper tool
06 September, 2011The custom, robotic bag gripper tool from SAS Automation can lift heavy bags off a roller conveyor while avoiding interference with the conveyor rollers.
Tepro Unigripper intelligent vacuum gripper system
06 September, 2011Unigripper, from Tepro, is an intelligent vacuum gripper system that automatically senses the position of products and creates the necessary lifting force where it is needed.
Dematic RapidPick ergonomic split case picking stations
09 May, 2011 byThe RapidPick ergonomic split case picking stations are claimed to be capable of increasing operator productivity rates to over 1000 items/h.
Fibre King 24/7 robotic case packer
06 May, 2011 byThe Fibre King 24/7 robotic case packer integrates ABB robots for product collation with the company’s accurate, reliable and flexible Wraparound Case Packer.
Mobile computers for Parmalat
23 February, 2011“As we look to expand our manufacturing and distribution capacity in the coming year, we will rely heavily on new technology to enhance our WMS and improve our overall operations,” said Vince Campanelli, Vice President at Parmalat, a global producer of milk and dairy products, fruit juices, cultured products and cheese products. “The use of the CK71s on both the manufacturing and distribution floors will help streamline all aspects of our business, from shipping and receiving to inventory, picking and more.”
Vocollect voice-directed computing technology
16 February, 2011 byVocollect voice-directed computing technology is claimed to increase productivity, accuracy and throughput, reduce labour costs and enhanced OHS.
Servus Intralogistik transport robots
16 February, 2011 bySwisslog and Austrian Heron Group have founded the Servus Intralogistik joint venture to develop and manufacture state-of-the-art transport robots.
igus 3D Triflex R energy chain
07 January, 2011 byThe Triflex R robot accessory package from igus includes more than 200 components. From large welding to small palletising robots, every industrial application can now be covered. Corrugated hoses can kink and tear, which is why igus developed the 3D energy chain Triflex R for robot producers and users.
CCA achieves record productivity with new picking method
05 November, 2010 byCoca-Cola Amatil is achieving productivity rates of more than 1400 picks/hour at its new Eastern Creek DC thanks to a picking methodology developed by logistics systems supplier Dematic.
Dematic RapidPick ergonomic picking stations
02 November, 2010 byPicking rates of up to 1800 items per hour are made possible through the innovative configuration of RapidPick stations, which can be fully tailored to match operators’ individual requirements.
Güdel gantry robots
02 November, 2010 byGüdel gantry systems are claimed to expand users’ horizontal and vertical reach for a diverse range of materials handling requirements.
