PRODUCT REVIEWS
Intelligent warehouse technology solutions
Knapp , a global specialist in automation technology for distribution and production value chains , is presenting a range of its advanced software solutions at this year ’ s IntraLogisteX exhibition ( 19-20 March 2024 at NEC Birmingham , UK ). The company provides customised technology solutions for clients ’ interlinked business activities .
The MultiScan , Knapp ’ s intuitive , customisable master data capture solution , will be amongst the technologies on display at IntraLogisteX . Available for rental or outright purchase , the system is designed for storage space optimisation , automating material flows and achieving high levels of efficiency through the digitalisation of work processes .
“ MultiScan accurately records all data related to an item ’ s dimensions , weight , fragility and stackability to ensure its storage is as safe and practical as possible . By maximising space utilisation ( in totes , on shelves and in racking ) and optimising the efficiency of packing operations by fitting more items into each carton or bag , MultiScan facilitates environmental benefits and lower
The MultiScan .
transport costs for warehouse operators ,” said Knapp .
With manual labour shortages challenging operations throughout the warehouse , logistics and manufacturing sectors , redPILOT empowers business operators to optimise available personnel , space , energy and materials . Powered by AI , the award-winning software uses machine learning to increase workplace performance by detecting and eliminating issues such as bottlenecks and excess capacity . The system also utilises the ‘ teamAPP ’ smartphone app for flexible labour management .
“ This simple-to-use initiative allows employees to enter their work availability dates and times , with employers able to structure shift patterns , accommodate holidays and overcome issues with absenteeism easily and effectively . Available as a cloud-based service , no additional hardware is required . redPILOT assists warehouse and factory managers in making data-driven decisions , boosting employee engagement and increasing overall workplace performance ,” added Knapp .
AutoPocket TM is also IntraLogisteX-bound . This innovation is designed and engineered by DFT , a Knapp Group company . A flexible solution for single-item fulfilment , it is the latest generation of DFT ’ s pocket sorter automation . The system enables products to be deposited precisely and automatically , even at full operational speed .
“ This seamless performance further increases production speed and efficiency , resulting in a more streamlined and profitable workplace operation ,” concluded Knapp . n
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Pipe and profile welding
North Bavarian manufacturer , XELLAR Technologies , is celebrating its debut at the Tube trade fair in Germany with its flexible and powerful “ X-Weld ” module for welding , pipes and profiles . It can be used for microplasma , TIG , laser and high-frequency welding , as required . It can reach speeds of up to 35m / minute for most processes and 200m / minute for the high-frequency version . The weld seams meet the specifications of European standard EN 10217-7 DIN for welded steel pipes under pressure loads .
“ X-Weld is suitable for pipes of various cross-sections with diameters of between 3-127mm and wall thicknesses of between 0.1-3mm . Larger dimensions are possible on request with special solutions . It can also weld profiles with dimensions from 10-100mm side length , even with complex geometries ,” it told ISMR .
The welding module can be used for a wide range of materials from low-alloy to high-strength plain , stainless and duplex steels , as well as for aluminium , manganese , copper , brass and titanium . It can process both cold and hot-rolled , galvanized and nongalvanized , pickled and unpickled surfaces .
Longitudinally welded high-pressure pipes for pumps and battery cells can be processed with “ X-Weld ” as can pipes with high surface
The new “ X-Weld ” element can be flexibly integrated into the modular XELLAR roll forming systems , which are designed for material widths of 200mm , 300mm and 400mm .
requirements . These include pipes for filling and desalination plants . The main target sectors are the automotive , construction and food industries .
The “ X-Weld ” element can be flexibly integrated into the modular XELLAR rollforming systems , which are designed for material widths of 200mm , 300mm and 400mm . Like all of the modules , it is completely enclosed for occupational safety and environmental protection .
Modular XELLAR variable roll forming systems can be retrofitted at any time . In addition to X-Weld , there are modules for roll forming , punching and cutting to length which can be combined with each other as required , via plug & play , and retrofitted at
any time . Other processes such as plastic extrusion or foaming , adhesive bonding and packaging of profiles are implemented on a customer-specific basis .
XELLAR will be presenting the “ X-Weld ” module at the Tube exhibition in Düsseldorf , Germany , from 14-19 April 2024 on booth A14 in Hall 6 .
XELLAR Technologies GmbH , formerly Profilmetall Engineering GmbH , together with Profilmetall GmbH form the PROFILMETALL Group ( a specialist in roll-formed metal profiles and roll forming systems in Germany ). n
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