In the logistics and warehousing arenas, pallets are one of the most basic items, but still one of the most widely used. They are an almost indispensable tool to many UK facilities or workplaces. Pallet handling methods ensures the smooth running of many warehouse spaces, by enabling easy transporting and storage methods alike. Despite the […]
Whatever the industry, palletising is a tried and efficient method. Installing such a solution can improve productivity in your workplace, by making your employees tasks much easier. subsequently, logistics solution specialists use palletising throughout the industry as it solves a lot of productivity and space-saving issues. What is palletising? Palletising is the method of stacking, […]
When considering options for an automated warehouse solution, AMR should be an option to consider. AMR (Autonomous Manoeuvrable Robots) can be used on a variety of scales in a wide range of industries. Likewise, this adaptable solution offers a technologically advanced option, putting it ahead of many other automated warehouse solutions. Typically, a warehouse operative […]
The UK manufacturing industry is sometimes considered as a declining industry. However, the UK is currently the 9th largest manufacturing nation on the globe. It employs over 2.5 million people and has an annual output of almost £200 billion. Robot palletising is one of many solutions that can support the manufacturing industry. When used in […]
What Does ASRS Mean? Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) is a high–quality and productive logistics solution, consisting of a range of computer-lead systems. Furthermore, these systems, once programmed correctly, can automatically place, and retrieve loads from pre-determined storage locations. Typically, ASRS solutions are used and installed in situations where: There may be storage issues, […]
An autonomous robot can make decisions by itself, without explicit human interaction. In other words, AMR (or Autonomous Manoeuvrable Robots), can be what they are more commonly referred to as. In warehousing and supply chain environments, installing AMR solutions is the latest trend. As a result, the demand for these solutions has risen and continues […]
For many decades we have witnessed the increasing use of robots for end of line palletising tasks and more recently, their successful roll-out for secondary packaging operations. In this article we explore whether the ‘Holy Grail’ for robotics in the food sector, namely, their use for primary food handling and packing has finally come of […]
Robots are becoming increasingly used in the workplace with businesses installing more robots each month of every year. It’s important to note that there are different uses for robots with different functions they are capable of carrying out. In this article, we’re going to look at pick and place robots. To give you an idea […]
In this post, we’re going to be looking at what robotic process automation (RPA) is, how it’s used, how it can help in the business environment, and what industries the technology is used in. L-A-C Conveyors & Automation offer robotic and automation capabilities that can help your business excel, get in touch with an expert […]
Robotic applications are now being used in an increasing variety of industries. With the supply of robots increasing and being more readily available, the opportunity for different sized businesses to own a specific type of robot has increased. The basic laws of economics state that with the overall price of automated machines falling, the demand […]