How to automate a warehouse on a reduced budget
As the UK industry continues to reel from the enormous impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, available budgets to improve productivity by warehouse automation have been severely restricted. Old conveyor equipment can be unreliable as well as being expensive to run and maintain. Therefore the significant benefits of new automated materials handling processes cannot be ignored. […]
How inline bagging is being used for safe social distancing in e-commerce
As the country continues to battle with coronavirus, every business needs to comply with social distancing rules to ensure staff safety in the workplace. For e-fulfilment and distribution centres which are now busier than ever responding to the burgeoning online retail marketplace, maintaining a safe environment for all staff is of utmost importance. Automating manual […]
Axiom GB responds to NHS appeal for face shields
Tamworth based Axiom GB, has responded to the NHS appeal to UK manufacturers for increased production of vital personal protective equipment (PPE) to help combat the coronavirus crisis. Axiom, a materials handling specialist, has dedicated two of its 3D additive printers to printing plastic parts for PPE face shields. Production of the parts, which are […]
Conveyor control systems – how to maximise the function of an automated solution
Whether you require a simple ‘start/stop’ function or complex controls, reliable and secure conveyor control systems are the central feature of any automation solution. Sourcing the hardware equipment for a conveyor system is just the first step and needs to be coupled with the intelligent design of a smart control system. Selecting a suitable control […]
Key uses of conveyors and how they increase production efficiencies
There’s one piece of equipment the materials handling industry relies on to keep products moving and orders flowing, and that’s a conveyor. There are many types and uses of conveyors. For simple and quick transportation of a wide variety of products, the installation of a suitable conveyor can significantly increase production and prove to be […]
Inline Packing Systems – the need for speed
In the last few years the demand for direct to customer (D2C) shipping has increased dramatically, leading to in-line packing systems to improve warehouse dispatch efficiencies. The demand has been driven by phone apps allowing easier internet shopping along with traditional access methods to the web. The decrease in delivery times demanded by consumers giving […]
Reaping the benefits of 3D printing with Axiom GB
Bridging the gap between machined and injection moulded parts, 3D printers have transformed the way industry works. The ability to produce three dimensional solid objects from a 3D digital file has become a mainstream manufacturing process with extensive benefits for the automated materials handling market. Keeping ahead of the competition, Axiom GB has recently invested […]
Automation in the food industry
We all need to eat so the food industry is the one industry that we cannot do without. It’s also the one industry that’s guaranteed to grow year on year and the one industry that is rapidly turning to automation to improve productivity and reduce costs. Whether it is food storage, food processing, food packaging […]
Why is it wise to choose a family-run business as your automated solution provider?
So you’re in the market for an automated system for your distribution centre, how can you narrow down your selection process? There are many companies to choose from and naturally reputation and expertise are vitally important but have you considered checking out the ownership structure? There’s plenty of evidence to suggest that it would be […]
Does your materials handling supplier have ISO 27001- the top information security management certification?
As cyber-attacks become more numerous it has never been more important to eliminate or minimise the risk of a security breach that could have severe legal or business continuity implications. What does achieving ISO 27001 mean? This prestigious stamp of best practice achieved recently by Axiom GB proves that the company has implemented an information […]
Is it time to replace your old conveyor system? 4 key reasons for change – our checklist for success
A good quality conveyor system which is well maintained is going to last a long time, but is your conveyor system becoming increasingly unreliable, and you feel it’s time to upgrade? There are obvious signs that are powerful indicators that it’s time to move on, that your antiquated system is costing your business too much […]
Boxing clever for a greener packaging solution
There’s no doubting the benefits of installing an automated packaging line into your ecommerce distribution facility. A well designed, quality packaging system ticks all the right boxes in terms of improved productivity, order accuracy and reduced costs. However in today’s increasingly environmentally friendly world, it’s also vitally important to consider how you can keep your […]