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Day: 10 September 2020

Next Generation of High-Performance Handheld Barcode Readers

Posted on by David Priestman

Cognex Corporation announces the launch of its DataMan® 8700 Series of handheld barcode readers. Built on a completely redesigned platform, this next generation of handheld readers delivers cutting-edge performance and ease of use with no tuning or operator training required.

“Cognex specializes in reading the most difficult barcodes at the highest speed and accuracy,” said Carl Gerst, Cognex Senior Vice President and Business Unit Manager of Identification Products. “With the 8700 series, we’ve developed the world’s fastest line of industrial handheld readers, offering unprecedented response times and durability right out of the box.”

Featuring advanced image formation and quick processing, the 8700 Series can instantly read challenging direct part mark (DPM) and label-based codes, even when vital elements of the code are missing or damaged. Designed with oil-resistant and waterproof plastics, the readers are built to last in the harshest manufacturing environments. The new readers include built-in OLED display screens to enable quick setup and operator feedback, such as wireless signal strength, read string data, and remaining battery life. They also support a broad range of industrial protocols and wireless communication options to connect seamlessly and operate efficiently in any facility. The 8700 Series is ideal for improving factory efficiency, productivity, and component traceability across a
range of industries, including automotive, medical devices, electronics, and aerospace.

Next Generation of High-Performance Handheld Barcode Readers

Posted on by David Priestman

Cognex Corporation announces the launch of its DataMan® 8700 Series of handheld barcode readers. Built on a completely redesigned platform, this next generation of handheld readers delivers cutting-edge performance and ease of use with no tuning or operator training required.

“Cognex specializes in reading the most difficult barcodes at the highest speed and accuracy,” said Carl Gerst, Cognex Senior Vice President and Business Unit Manager of Identification Products. “With the 8700 series, we’ve developed the world’s fastest line of industrial handheld readers, offering unprecedented response times and durability right out of the box.”

Featuring advanced image formation and quick processing, the 8700 Series can instantly read challenging direct part mark (DPM) and label-based codes, even when vital elements of the code are missing or damaged. Designed with oil-resistant and waterproof plastics, the readers are built to last in the harshest manufacturing environments. The new readers include built-in OLED display screens to enable quick setup and operator feedback, such as wireless signal strength, read string data, and remaining battery life. They also support a broad range of industrial protocols and wireless communication options to connect seamlessly and operate efficiently in any facility. The 8700 Series is ideal for improving factory efficiency, productivity, and component traceability across a
range of industries, including automotive, medical devices, electronics, and aerospace.

30 Million Pallets in 16 Years

Posted on by David Priestman

Award-winning logistics company Pallet-Track has passed its second major milestone in as many months by recording the delivery of more than 30 million pallets in just 16 years of operation. The Wolverhampton, UK-based business, which moved 852 pallets on its first night of business in February 2004, achieved 30,003,048 pallets through its 90-plus member network by close of play on September 4.

In July, the business proved the ‘northern powerhouse’ was very much alive and well when it announced its one millionth pallet through its 70,000 sq ft regional hub in Greater Manchester in less than three years of operation. The business, which now has two regional hubs in the north and the south as well as its 267,000 sq. ft main facility in Millfields Road, Wolverhampton, has achieved the records despite the recent economic slowdown.

Volumes are buoyant again, an achievement also driven by an increase in online sales and business to consumer kerbside deliveries, which have doubled in recent months. Pallet-Track, which has been consistently named as one of the fastest growing companies in the UK according to the Sunday Times Fast Track listing, still holds the record of never losing a single consignment.

Its multi-hub model and investment in bespoke tracking technology ensures greater efficiencies, including the reduction of long hauls and empty running, the wasted mileage created when trucks arrive back at their original destination without a return payload. This reduces fuel costs and the environmental impact of the operation, as well as cutting congestion on the UK’s roads caused by longer hauls – all at a time when there is increased pressure to improve air quality around UK cities.

Pallet-Track founder and managing director, Nigel Parkes said: “When we opened for business at our first location in Woden Road, Wednesbury in 2004, we though 852 pallets was a big number. Now, having recorded more than 30 million pallets, we realise what potential was always there providing you were prepared to work hard and invest in good people and technology to make it happen. We have also achieved this against the background of economic uncertainty – this huge volume of pallets speaks volumes about the collaborative working and teamwork in a strong network that I am proud to be part of.”

30 Million Pallets in 16 Years

Posted on by Paul Hamblin

Award-winning logistics company Pallet-Track has passed its second major milestone in as many months by recording the delivery of more than 30 million pallets in just 16 years of operation. The Wolverhampton, UK-based business, which moved 852 pallets on its first night of business in February 2004, achieved 30,003,048 pallets through its 90-plus member network by close of play on September 4.

In July, the business proved the ‘northern powerhouse’ was very much alive and well when it announced its one millionth pallet through its 70,000 sq ft regional hub in Greater Manchester in less than three years of operation. The business, which now has two regional hubs in the north and the south as well as its 267,000 sq. ft main facility in Millfields Road, Wolverhampton, has achieved the records despite the recent economic slowdown.

Volumes are buoyant again, an achievement also driven by an increase in online sales and business to consumer kerbside deliveries, which have doubled in recent months. Pallet-Track, which has been consistently named as one of the fastest growing companies in the UK according to the Sunday Times Fast Track listing, still holds the record of never losing a single consignment.

Its multi-hub model and investment in bespoke tracking technology ensures greater efficiencies, including the reduction of long hauls and empty running, the wasted mileage created when trucks arrive back at their original destination without a return payload. This reduces fuel costs and the environmental impact of the operation, as well as cutting congestion on the UK’s roads caused by longer hauls – all at a time when there is increased pressure to improve air quality around UK cities.

Pallet-Track founder and managing director, Nigel Parkes said: “When we opened for business at our first location in Woden Road, Wednesbury in 2004, we though 852 pallets was a big number. Now, having recorded more than 30 million pallets, we realise what potential was always there providing you were prepared to work hard and invest in good people and technology to make it happen. We have also achieved this against the background of economic uncertainty – this huge volume of pallets speaks volumes about the collaborative working and teamwork in a strong network that I am proud to be part of.”

Turn Supply Chain Complexity into a Strategic Differentiator

Posted on by David Priestman

Kӧrber, the global supply chain technology leader from software to materials handling automation, announces its selection by international Scandinavian home furnishings retailer JYSK. JYSK will grow and optimize operations in South Eastern Europe through a new, highly automated distribution center enabled with the unique end-to-end solutions and expertise of Kӧrber.

More products, distribution channels and heightening consumer expectations make supply chains increasingly complex. This is particularly true for the European market, which must adapt to the rapid growth of ecommerce on already strained logistics systems. Businesses need a partner with the solutions and experience to overcome this. Kӧrber is the partner for JYSK.

“Today’s supply chain demands harmony,” said Dirk Hejnal, chief executive officer of Kӧrber Supply Chain. “Technology, equipment and staff must work in tandem to move products in line with consumer demands for convenience, choice and flexibility. Kӧrber is the only, single partner that can provide and integrate advanced software solutions and automation technology with the entire IT ecosystem.”

Kӧrber will implement a fully automated system for JYSK’s new distribution center in Ecser, Hungary. This spans integration of supply chain software, automation solutions, materials handling equipment (MHE) and SAP software consulting and implementation. Two twelve-aisle high-bay warehouses will utilize a two-kilometer electric floor conveyor with 36 rail guided vehicles (RGVs) and 1.8 km of pallet conveyors. This is in addition to stretchers, lifters, stacker cranes and a pallet inspection station. Planning and management of goods will be centrally managed by the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and Material Flow Systems (MFS). Yard and transportation management capabilities will also be provided. The result is seamless omnichannel distribution from strategic storage (200,000 pallets), higher efficiency and speed (400 Euro pallets per hour) and reduced transport to the yard by approximately 4.5 million km per year.

“Businesses need a partner that understands their specific needs and builds a solution around them,” said Thomas Gries, chief executive officer SAP competency at Körber Supply Chain. “That’s why our depth makes us different. Our end-to-end supply chain solutions are tailored to even the most complex operations, and our global team of experts is with you from implementation, to go-live, and beyond – no matter the complexity.”

And JYSK is very happy with the solution as well. “Körber’s experienced and creative design team has elaborated an elegant and robust solution. We are most confident that it will fulfill our requirements. As JYSK continuously expands, it was also important in our choice to find a scalable material handling and warehouse management solution, so we can expand the warehouse capacity by minimum 100%,” explains Troels Fynbo Larsen, Contract Manager Logistics at JYSK.

JYSK’s new, 200€ million, 143,000 sqm distribution center will go-live in 2022. Goods will be supplied to stores and customers in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia. To date, JYSK has over 2,900 stores and 24,000 employees in 51 countries.

Turn Supply Chain Complexity into a Strategic Differentiator

Posted on by David Priestman

Kӧrber, the global supply chain technology leader from software to materials handling automation, announces its selection by international Scandinavian home furnishings retailer JYSK. JYSK will grow and optimize operations in South Eastern Europe through a new, highly automated distribution center enabled with the unique end-to-end solutions and expertise of Kӧrber.

More products, distribution channels and heightening consumer expectations make supply chains increasingly complex. This is particularly true for the European market, which must adapt to the rapid growth of ecommerce on already strained logistics systems. Businesses need a partner with the solutions and experience to overcome this. Kӧrber is the partner for JYSK.

“Today’s supply chain demands harmony,” said Dirk Hejnal, chief executive officer of Kӧrber Supply Chain. “Technology, equipment and staff must work in tandem to move products in line with consumer demands for convenience, choice and flexibility. Kӧrber is the only, single partner that can provide and integrate advanced software solutions and automation technology with the entire IT ecosystem.”

Kӧrber will implement a fully automated system for JYSK’s new distribution center in Ecser, Hungary. This spans integration of supply chain software, automation solutions, materials handling equipment (MHE) and SAP software consulting and implementation. Two twelve-aisle high-bay warehouses will utilize a two-kilometer electric floor conveyor with 36 rail guided vehicles (RGVs) and 1.8 km of pallet conveyors. This is in addition to stretchers, lifters, stacker cranes and a pallet inspection station. Planning and management of goods will be centrally managed by the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and Material Flow Systems (MFS). Yard and transportation management capabilities will also be provided. The result is seamless omnichannel distribution from strategic storage (200,000 pallets), higher efficiency and speed (400 Euro pallets per hour) and reduced transport to the yard by approximately 4.5 million km per year.

“Businesses need a partner that understands their specific needs and builds a solution around them,” said Thomas Gries, chief executive officer SAP competency at Körber Supply Chain. “That’s why our depth makes us different. Our end-to-end supply chain solutions are tailored to even the most complex operations, and our global team of experts is with you from implementation, to go-live, and beyond – no matter the complexity.”

And JYSK is very happy with the solution as well. “Körber’s experienced and creative design team has elaborated an elegant and robust solution. We are most confident that it will fulfill our requirements. As JYSK continuously expands, it was also important in our choice to find a scalable material handling and warehouse management solution, so we can expand the warehouse capacity by minimum 100%,” explains Troels Fynbo Larsen, Contract Manager Logistics at JYSK.

JYSK’s new, 200€ million, 143,000 sqm distribution center will go-live in 2022. Goods will be supplied to stores and customers in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia. To date, JYSK has over 2,900 stores and 24,000 employees in 51 countries.

Fleet of Sprinter Carriers Ordered

Posted on by David Priestman

The HDC Hyundai Development Company of Korea has ordered a fleet of 28 Konecranes Noell Sprinter Carriers for Busan New Port 2-4 in Busan, Korea. The Sprinter Carriers will be delivered as part of the port’s expansion project 2-4. The order was booked in August 2020.

“The HDC Hyundai Development Company is a renowned developer of container terminals and we are proud to have received this repeat order as Busan New Port continues to expand,” said Peter Kania, Head of Sales for Straddle Carriers, Konecranes Port Cranes. “We delivered Sprinter Carriers as part of Busan New Port’s earlier growth phase. This further order is a vote of confidence and trust in the  performance and reliability of these machines as horizontal transport vehicles from the quayside, working closely with the automated stacking cranes in the container yard,” continued Kania. When the Sprinter Carriers on order are delivered and working, Busan New Port will have a Konecranes Noell Sprinter Carrier fleet of 64 machines.

The Sprinter Carriers on order are man-driven, diesel-electric machines stacking containers 1-over-1 as part of swift container transfer between the quayside and container yard. The first batch of twenty machines with single-lift spreaders, type NSC 424 E, will be delivered by the end of 2021. Four machines of type NSC 624 E, equipped with Konecranes Noell twin-lift spreaders, will be delivered by July 2022. The last four machines of type NSC 424 E, single-lift machines, will also be delivered by July 2022. All of the machines will be equipped with Stage IV diesel engines, and they will all have 8 wheels by special customer request to reduce ground pressure. The standard Konecranes Noell Sprinter Carrier has 6 wheels.

All of these Konecranes Noell Sprinter Carriers will have built-in readiness for automation. This puts Busan New Port on Kone­cranes’ path to port automation, where container terminals improve productivity and safety in manageable steps. The path to port automation applies to all container handling equipment brands. Full automation can be the final goal but it doesn’t have to be. Flexibility is the key.

Fleet of Sprinter Carriers Ordered

Posted on by Keith McKinley

The HDC Hyundai Development Company of Korea has ordered a fleet of 28 Konecranes Noell Sprinter Carriers for Busan New Port 2-4 in Busan, Korea. The Sprinter Carriers will be delivered as part of the port’s expansion project 2-4. The order was booked in August 2020.

“The HDC Hyundai Development Company is a renowned developer of container terminals and we are proud to have received this repeat order as Busan New Port continues to expand,” said Peter Kania, Head of Sales for Straddle Carriers, Konecranes Port Cranes. “We delivered Sprinter Carriers as part of Busan New Port’s earlier growth phase. This further order is a vote of confidence and trust in the  performance and reliability of these machines as horizontal transport vehicles from the quayside, working closely with the automated stacking cranes in the container yard,” continued Kania. When the Sprinter Carriers on order are delivered and working, Busan New Port will have a Konecranes Noell Sprinter Carrier fleet of 64 machines.

The Sprinter Carriers on order are man-driven, diesel-electric machines stacking containers 1-over-1 as part of swift container transfer between the quayside and container yard. The first batch of twenty machines with single-lift spreaders, type NSC 424 E, will be delivered by the end of 2021. Four machines of type NSC 624 E, equipped with Konecranes Noell twin-lift spreaders, will be delivered by July 2022. The last four machines of type NSC 424 E, single-lift machines, will also be delivered by July 2022. All of the machines will be equipped with Stage IV diesel engines, and they will all have 8 wheels by special customer request to reduce ground pressure. The standard Konecranes Noell Sprinter Carrier has 6 wheels.

All of these Konecranes Noell Sprinter Carriers will have built-in readiness for automation. This puts Busan New Port on Kone­cranes’ path to port automation, where container terminals improve productivity and safety in manageable steps. The path to port automation applies to all container handling equipment brands. Full automation can be the final goal but it doesn’t have to be. Flexibility is the key.

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