Automation innovation: warehouse of the future

Posted on 24 Sep 2016 by The Manufacturer

The uptake of new innovative automation technologies is becoming far more widespread. Andrew Hoyle, head of automation at third-party logistics and supply chain solutions provider, Wincanton, explains.

Robots are no longer solely found on the production line of automotive factories, performing repetitive tasks for those with deep pockets. A new generation of innovative, affordable, flexible, collaborative robots have broken out of their safety cages and can now be found everywhere – from multinationals down to start-ups and SMEs – engaged in a…

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