Month: December 2019
Total SC
Datalogic Imager Designed for High-Speed Sorting Applications
Scanning expert Datalogic has released the AV500 imager, described as an innovative 2D image-based barcode reader developed for sorting applications. The new imager solves high speed applications in retail e-Commerce, postal/parcel sortation and airport baggage handling, covering all conveyor sizes, as well as static reading applications.
Datalogic says: “Fast and secure sorting of objects with different dimensions – even irregular – are the challenges that CEP’s, e-Commerce and airports are facing today. With its dynamic autofocus and its innovative optical technology, the AV500 imager is combining flexibility with reliability to solve such demanding applications. Since codes are captured multiple times under the reading array, excellent reading performance for damaged or plastic covered codes can be achieved. This results in an effective increase of throughput volume by 50% versus other traditional 2D imager-based solutions.”
The AV500 is equipped with a high resolution 5 MP CMOS sensor, giving image acquisition up to 32 frames per second, dynamic, sequential or adjustable focus, and multiple lens options, creating a new optical standard for automatic data capture solutions. For making manual reading processes such as overhead scanning or manual conveyor loading user friendly and fast, the imager can work with continuous frame acquisition, avoiding any user disturbance from flashing white or red integrated illumination. In addition, successful reading processes are indicated visually by means of the patented ‘Green Spot’ technology.
Datalogic PACTRACK software allows the AV500 imager to increase the system productivity and traceability, enabling multiple packages and barcodes to be read in a single picture, and properly assign the correct barcode to the correct package with minimal package spacing.
Where needed, customers can manage all the AV500 imagers in a system remotely, through Ethernet IP. The installation and configuration are made easy with multi-language, browser-based, on board HTML web server interface and integrated aiming lasers. High speed dedicated GigE port for image transfer provides an unsurpassed image saving performance without impacting read rates or data acquisition, perfect for OCR applications.
The AV500 imager can be seamlessly integrated with other Datalogic high performance readers, enabling game changing performance in hybrid solutions. This makes the AV500 a perfect fit for dimension, weigh and scan systems, high speed sortation systems and automated baggage handling systems.
Datalogic Imager Designed for High-Speed Sorting Applications
Scanning expert Datalogic has released the AV500 imager, described as an innovative 2D image-based barcode reader developed for sorting applications. The new imager solves high speed applications in retail e-Commerce, postal/parcel sortation and airport baggage handling, covering all conveyor sizes, as well as static reading applications.
Datalogic says: “Fast and secure sorting of objects with different dimensions – even irregular – are the challenges that CEP’s, e-Commerce and airports are facing today. With its dynamic autofocus and its innovative optical technology, the AV500 imager is combining flexibility with reliability to solve such demanding applications. Since codes are captured multiple times under the reading array, excellent reading performance for damaged or plastic covered codes can be achieved. This results in an effective increase of throughput volume by 50% versus other traditional 2D imager-based solutions.”
The AV500 is equipped with a high resolution 5 MP CMOS sensor, giving image acquisition up to 32 frames per second, dynamic, sequential or adjustable focus, and multiple lens options, creating a new optical standard for automatic data capture solutions. For making manual reading processes such as overhead scanning or manual conveyor loading user friendly and fast, the imager can work with continuous frame acquisition, avoiding any user disturbance from flashing white or red integrated illumination. In addition, successful reading processes are indicated visually by means of the patented ‘Green Spot’ technology.
Datalogic PACTRACK software allows the AV500 imager to increase the system productivity and traceability, enabling multiple packages and barcodes to be read in a single picture, and properly assign the correct barcode to the correct package with minimal package spacing.
Where needed, customers can manage all the AV500 imagers in a system remotely, through Ethernet IP. The installation and configuration are made easy with multi-language, browser-based, on board HTML web server interface and integrated aiming lasers. High speed dedicated GigE port for image transfer provides an unsurpassed image saving performance without impacting read rates or data acquisition, perfect for OCR applications.
The AV500 imager can be seamlessly integrated with other Datalogic high performance readers, enabling game changing performance in hybrid solutions. This makes the AV500 a perfect fit for dimension, weigh and scan systems, high speed sortation systems and automated baggage handling systems.
Segro to Sell £241 Million Portfolio of UK Midlands Big Box Warehouses
Segro is to sell a portfolio of UK big box warehouses for £241 million to a fund advised by Morgan Stanley Real Estate in a JV with Thor Equities Group. The transaction is expected to complete by the end of the year. The price is in line with June 2019 book value.
The portfolio comprises seven stand-alone big box warehouses with a total floor space of 203,400 sq m. The assets being sold are located in Warth Park, Raunds; DIRFT, Daventry; Rye Park, Hoddesdon; Hams Hall, Coleshill; Grove Park, Leicester; The Duke, Burton-on-Trent and Magna Park, Lutterworth. The combined vacancy rate is 18.5 per cent and unexpired lease term to the earlier of break or expiry is 6 years. The current passing rent of the portfolio is £10.1 million.
Segro to Sell £241 Million Portfolio of UK Midlands Big Box Warehouses
Segro is to sell a portfolio of UK big box warehouses for £241 million to a fund advised by Morgan Stanley Real Estate in a JV with Thor Equities Group. The transaction is expected to complete by the end of the year. The price is in line with June 2019 book value.
The portfolio comprises seven stand-alone big box warehouses with a total floor space of 203,400 sq m. The assets being sold are located in Warth Park, Raunds; DIRFT, Daventry; Rye Park, Hoddesdon; Hams Hall, Coleshill; Grove Park, Leicester; The Duke, Burton-on-Trent and Magna Park, Lutterworth. The combined vacancy rate is 18.5 per cent and unexpired lease term to the earlier of break or expiry is 6 years. The current passing rent of the portfolio is £10.1 million.
Italian Automation Specialist Eurofork Picks Up Awards Across Europe
Italian warehouse automation specialist Eurofork is celebrating a series of awards wins across Europe.
Eurofork has been named Champion of Growth 2020 by the German Institute of Quality and Finance, a leader in investigations and quality researches in Europe, which has included Eurofork in the ranking of the 300 most dynamic companies in Italy. The analysis, based on rates of economic expansion, turnover during the three-year period 2015-2018 and the respective CAGR, has identified Eurofork as the 170th Champion of Growth selecting it from research sources that review a total of 7.8 million Italian companies.
On 3 and 4 December Eurofork was invited in Warsaw (Poland) at the Summit & Gala of the European Business Awards, one of the most important Business competition in Europe, to be awarded as the most innovative company in Italy for the € 0-25 million turnover category and as one of the top 30 in Europe.
Now in its twelfth year, the European Business Awards aim to support the development of a strong and successful business community across Europe. This year the competition considered over 120,000 businesses from 33 countries and awarded Eurofork as a National Winner according to the parameters of innovation, success and ethics.
On 5 December Eurofork was a protagonist at the Campidoglio in Rome to receive the ‘100 Italian Excellences’ award, the recognition sponsored by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers that celebrates the 100 most deserving examples of excellence according to the parameters of sustainability, innovation, economic growth, internationalization and brand reputation. The winners were selected by an observatory composed of important academics and authoritative representatives of national institutions.
Italian Automation Specialist Eurofork Picks Up Awards Across Europe
Italian warehouse automation specialist Eurofork is celebrating a series of awards wins across Europe.
Eurofork has been named Champion of Growth 2020 by the German Institute of Quality and Finance, a leader in investigations and quality researches in Europe, which has included Eurofork in the ranking of the 300 most dynamic companies in Italy. The analysis, based on rates of economic expansion, turnover during the three-year period 2015-2018 and the respective CAGR, has identified Eurofork as the 170th Champion of Growth selecting it from research sources that review a total of 7.8 million Italian companies.
On 3 and 4 December Eurofork was invited in Warsaw (Poland) at the Summit & Gala of the European Business Awards, one of the most important Business competition in Europe, to be awarded as the most innovative company in Italy for the € 0-25 million turnover category and as one of the top 30 in Europe.
Now in its twelfth year, the European Business Awards aim to support the development of a strong and successful business community across Europe. This year the competition considered over 120,000 businesses from 33 countries and awarded Eurofork as a National Winner according to the parameters of innovation, success and ethics.
On 5 December Eurofork was a protagonist at the Campidoglio in Rome to receive the ‘100 Italian Excellences’ award, the recognition sponsored by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers that celebrates the 100 most deserving examples of excellence according to the parameters of sustainability, innovation, economic growth, internationalization and brand reputation. The winners were selected by an observatory composed of important academics and authoritative representatives of national institutions.
Paragon Routing and Planning Now on Geotab
Paragon Software Systems has launched its route optimisation software on the Geotab Marketplace. Fleet managers who are already creating routes using Paragon can now view vehicle data from Geotab’s telematics system within Paragon’s Route Execution Software to see, in real time, when routes deviate from the plan. This allows users – in the transport office, customer service or route planning – to proactively alert customers about potential issues or adjust the schedule to avoid impacting customer deliveries.
“The integration of two best-of-breed suppliers, Paragon and Geotab, enhances fleet operators’ ability to produce route plans that are accurate, efficient and achievable,” said William Salter, Managing Director of Paragon Software Systems. “Our first joint client is already unlocking the substantial cost savings available when fleet managers have real-time visibility of what is actually happening out on the road.”
Using Paragon’s route optimisation software is the first step to creating robust transport plans that reduce costs, according to the company. But fleet operators always face the risk that the plan will unravel the moment it leaves the planning office. The transport office often edits the plan to suit driver preferences or availability, and drivers can then undermine the plan further by changing the route sequence at their own discretion. By feeding Geotab vehicle data into Paragon, fleet managers can compare planned versus actual route performance in real time, gaining visibility of the entire fleet’s progress throughout the day.
Paragon Routing and Planning Now on Geotab
Paragon Software Systems has launched its route optimisation software on the Geotab Marketplace. Fleet managers who are already creating routes using Paragon can now view vehicle data from Geotab’s telematics system within Paragon’s Route Execution Software to see, in real time, when routes deviate from the plan. This allows users – in the transport office, customer service or route planning – to proactively alert customers about potential issues or adjust the schedule to avoid impacting customer deliveries.
“The integration of two best-of-breed suppliers, Paragon and Geotab, enhances fleet operators’ ability to produce route plans that are accurate, efficient and achievable,” said William Salter, Managing Director of Paragon Software Systems. “Our first joint client is already unlocking the substantial cost savings available when fleet managers have real-time visibility of what is actually happening out on the road.”
Using Paragon’s route optimisation software is the first step to creating robust transport plans that reduce costs, according to the company. But fleet operators always face the risk that the plan will unravel the moment it leaves the planning office. The transport office often edits the plan to suit driver preferences or availability, and drivers can then undermine the plan further by changing the route sequence at their own discretion. By feeding Geotab vehicle data into Paragon, fleet managers can compare planned versus actual route performance in real time, gaining visibility of the entire fleet’s progress throughout the day.