New Zealand material handling supplier Genex Material Handling has partnered with Gather AI to bring what the companies describe as ‘physical AI’ technology to intralogistics operations across New Zealand and Australia. Gather AI has developed an AI-driven warehouse intelligence platform designed to provide continuous visibility across inventory and warehouse activity. Rather than relying solely onContinue reading “Genex partners with Gather AI on warehouse visibility platform”
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Kärcher scrubber targets dust, safety challenges in logistics facilities
Maintaining clean and safe warehouse environments remains an ongoing challenge across transport, warehousing and logistics operations, particularly in high-traffic facilities where dust, pallet debris and floor contamination can quickly accumulate. According to Nathan Briggs, head of product Oceania at Kärcher, poor floor conditions can impact both operational efficiency and workplace safety. “Dust accumulation on floors,Continue reading “Kärcher scrubber targets dust, safety challenges in logistics facilities”
Dexion’s ‘revolutionary’ seismic baseplate targets racking failure risk
Storage racking systems are increasingly being installed in regions with high earthquake risk, yet they remain vulnerable to collapse, as seen in recent seismic events. Traditional solutions such as base isolation techniques are often expensive or limit functionality. To address this, Dexion has developed an earthquake-resistant baseplate, the Friction Slipper Baseplate, designed to manage theContinue reading “Dexion’s ‘revolutionary’ seismic baseplate targets racking failure risk”
Autonomous scrubber targets compliance and warehouse safety
In an era of tightening health and safety requirements and rising supply chain demands, warehouse cleaning is shifting from a manual task to a measurable operational function. For New Zealand warehouse managers, the focus is no longer just on whether a machine cleans, but whether it can do so safely and consistently in high-traffic environments.Continue reading “Autonomous scrubber targets compliance and warehouse safety”
Global alignment…
Toyota brings automation businesses together under unified structure Toyota Industries Corporation’s decision to bring its warehouse automation activities together under the Toyota Automated Logistics structure marks a significant development in the evolution of intralogistics globally, and in how automation capability will be delivered into markets such as New Zealand. The reorganisation, which came into effectContinue reading “Global alignment…”
Six-minute charging research draws interest for material handling
Early-stage battery development work is beginning to point toward faster charging options that could have future relevance for material handling and forklift operations. According to updates from Graphene Manufacturing Group, its graphene aluminium-ion battery technology has demonstrated the ability to charge from empty to full in around six minutes under test conditions, while maintaining performanceContinue reading “Six-minute charging research draws interest for material handling”
Fuel shocks driving concern and action
New Zealand’s small and medium-sized businesses are on high alert as global tensions put pressure on fuel prices and supply, with a new pulse survey by MYOB of 230+ SME decision-makers showing high levels of concern and that preparations are already underway to mitigate operational and financial impacts. More than half (55%) of the SMEContinue reading “Fuel shocks driving concern and action”
Swisslog aligns ANZ with wider Asia Pacific
Swisslog APeC managing director Steven Xie (centre) will work closely with the Australia and New Zealand leadership team across operations, sales, and engineering. Swisslog is bringing its Australia and New Zealand operations into closer alignment with its Asia Pacific excluding China (APeC) region under a new structure aimed at strengthening access to regional expertise. TheContinue reading “Swisslog aligns ANZ with wider Asia Pacific”
High-tech foundation…
Performance floors ‘make a difference’ in automated, robotic systems Brayan Jara, New Zealand business manager and senior engineer at Face Consultants, says one critical element is often overlooked. “The floor is frequently not considered early enough when companies plan automated systems, yet it plays a vital role in how that equipment performs,” Jara says. RoboticContinue reading “High-tech foundation…”
SMART HANDLING…
Advanced tech ‘improves warehouse efficiency, control and accuracy’ As warehouse operations become more complex, improving efficiency is no longer just about moving product faster. It increasingly depends on how attachments are engineered to balance speed, energy use, accuracy and long-term durability. According to Felipe Goitre, global product manager, Cascade Corporation, efficiency in material handling isContinue reading “SMART HANDLING…”
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