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Fact check: 5 automation myths
Factory trains whir autonomously though the warehouse. Forklifts automatically put away and retrieve goods from storage. And robots equipped with...
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Automated equipment: how can warehouse safety be improved?
Think of AGVs and co. and the first things that spring to mind are their independence, their versatility, and their...
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Brilliantly simple – and simply brilliant: 4 examples of automation in action
In an age of mounting competitive pressures and an ever-greater lack of skilled staff, automation is frequently the best answer....
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Can very-narrow-aisle warehouses be automated step by step?
A very-narrow-aisle (VNA) warehouse, with tight rows of tall racking and high storage density, makes excellent use of space. So...
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Multiple-deep storage: how do you make best use of warehouse space?
When it comes to warehouses, every square meter counts. And it is important to make best possible use of all...
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Automation – the universal warehouse solution and its application in times of crisis: 5 questions for Frank Heptner
A heightened need for efficient processes that can be quickly and flexibly adapted – that is just one of the...
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Fact check: 7 myths about AGVs
A truck with no driver – in my warehouse? How would that work? When it comes to AGVs (automated guided...
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How can artificial intelligence streamline warehouse processes?
Toddlers talk with Alexa, adults ask chatbots what they should cook for dinner. Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered our everyday...
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What is an… “AGV”?
AGV stands for automated (or automatic) guided vehicle. According to VDI, an AGV is “a portable robot that follows along...
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How important is automation to the future of logistics?
Demand for autonomous vehicles is doubling every year. According to consultants Roland Berger, robotic logistics systems will result in cost...
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