Sales of industrial robots have recovered: Worldwide, the number had risen to a new record of 486,800 installed units - an increase of 27% compared to the previous year. These are the results of the preliminary figures for 2021 from the International Federation of Robotics.
Inductive charging in the warehouse
Less manpower for transport tasks, more productivity and more efficient processes - in a distribution center in Bergen op Zoom in the Netherlands, a leading third-party logistics provider (3PL) relies on the autonomous mobile robot solution (AMR) from Lowpad to automate its logistics processes.
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According to the ifo Institute, the mood in the German economy has deteriorated. The transport and logistics sectors are pessimistic about the second half of the year. Export expectations have also deteriorated.
Automation in combination with the right software is the key to optimizing intralogistics.
Universal Robots at the Automatica
Universal Robots (UR), the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots, announces the expansion of its product portfolio to include a cobot with a payload capacity of 20 kg.
DuoDrive from Nord Drivesystems is an integrated geared motor concept in a hygienic wash-down design and now covers a power range of up to 3 kW.
Port evening of the North German seaports
Closer cooperation between the German North Sea ports is possible. This was one of the results of the first joint port evening of the North German seaports in Berlin. More than 100 participants followed the exciting discussions chaired by DVV Publishing Director Oliver Detje.
Knapp has been awarded the contract by Diesel Technic, a specialist for vehicle parts and accessories, to expand its central warehouse in Kirchdorf. Knapp's existing OSR Shuttle will be expanded to include two shuttle aisles and two Pick-it-Easy workstations.
Automate intralogistics processes
Caja Robotics, a provider of robotic and flexible goods-to-person solutions in fulfillment, will be working closely with Fives, a provider and integrator of material flow and automation solutions. The two companies signed an agreement to this effect in June 2022.
Prologis has announced the acquisition of a portfolio of 11 buildings in Germany. The buildings are located in target markets that support the company's growth strategy
The Russian attack on Ukraine and the sharp rise in energy prices are dampening the economic recovery in Germany. The ifo Institute has cut its economic growth forecast for this year to 2.5 percent, down from 3.1 percent as forecast in March.
Incoming orders and operating result
Despite a promising start to the year and a positive sales trend, Interroll is lowering its outlook for the operating result in the first half of 2022.
Lufthansa Cargo has opened its new art storage facility at the Frankfurt hub, continuing the modernization of its largest airfreight hub. At 155m2, the ARTcube now has twice as much space available for the secure and professional storage of valuable works of art.
More logistics space for the DIY chain
Panattoni, a project developer for industrial and logistics real estate in Europe, is letting Panattoni Park Freiburg Süd in Neuenburg am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg, to Hornbach before construction has even begun.
Full-service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has expanded its overnight express offering and acquired OptimNet Solutions, a provider based in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Bicycle campaign by Gebürder Weiss
A bicycle campaign launched by logistics company Gebrüder Weiss at the beginning of April has met with a great response: the original goal of circumnavigating the globe was achieved after just 45 days. The campaign will run until September in aid of a reforestation project in Togo.
The Magdeburg-based FAM Group, a provider of conveyor systems and loading technology, is now wholly owned by the Beckum-based Beumer Group. The purchase agreement signed at the beginning of May was legally completed on June 9, 2022.
In addition to his role as CEO of Hamburg-based Opheo Solutions, Dr. Stefan Anschütz will also strengthen the management of Städtler Logistik with immediate effect. He will manage the business of the Nuremberg-based logistics specialist together with Michael Reichle.
The new software from Mobile Industrial Robots is designed to perform transport tasks faster and more efficiently and optimize integration with other systems. It also ensures improved cyber security.
The flourishing online trade is leading to changes in order structures and calls for more efficient processes. Ferag AG presents an approach with the further development of its Skyfall technology. It connects the pocket sorter system directly to the automated warehouse.
