Axiom GB Commissioning Cross-Docking Cell in Chicago
Axiom has completed the commissioning of phase 1 of the cross-docking cell equipped with a SICK DWS in Chicago. The Axiom cross-docking cell equipped with DWS has been designed to handle 6000 packages per hour across a wide range of types and sizes, from Jiffy bags through to boxes. The DWS (dimension; weigh & scan) […]
IWLEX 23 Stand D23, Telford, 23rd – 24th May 2023
Axiom are delighted to announce we are exhibiting at the new and exciting IWLEX 23 Stand D23, Inside Warehouse Logistics Expo. The exhibition is taking place at Telford International Centre 23rd-24th May 2023. The new exhibition has been devised as an exhibition representative of today’s world, shaped by the industry, for the industry. A “purpose” […]
Why choose a sliding shoe sorter?
Of the many different methods of providing package sortation, a sliding shoe sorter is one of the most versatile, covering a large range of package sizes; weights; types and throughputs via a single design. The Axiom design is capable of sorting products at speeds of up to 10,000 items per hour. It’s no wonder that […]
Axiom GB appoints new Sales Engineer
Axiom GB has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Julian Tarratt as Sales Engineer. Julian brings with him extensive sales experience and in his new role, he will be spearheading Axiom’s drive for controlled growth in the materials handling market. A British company, Axiom GB has its headquarters and manufacturing facility in […]
Axiom GB Launches the High-speed ASS Sliding Shoe Sorter
Automation specialist Axiom GB, the only UK company to manufacture sliding shoe sortation systems, has launched the powerful ASS Sliding Shoe Sorter. Designed and built using the latest technology at the company’s Tamworth headquarters, the Axiom ASS Sliding Shoe Sorter can reliably handle high speed sorting of more than 10,000 diverse items per hour. The […]
How to increase efficiency by combining conveyors and robotics
As robotic technology becomes more accepted in the materials handling and logistics industry, today’s ‘smart’ warehouses are increasingly incorporating robots into their automated systems to achieve a higher-level processing experience. It is important, however, to ensure that your chosen robotic solution will integrate successfully into your operation. More than likely it will need to work […]
Benefits of engineering and controls support for warehouse automation
If you rely heavily on an automated solution to keep your distribution centre or warehouse operational it is essential that you can achieve maximum productivity day in, day out. That means taking steps to reduce the risk of stoppages or breakages which can cause costly unscheduled downtime. For many companies, whether they are large multi-nationals […]
Axiom expansion leads to move to larger location
Tamworth based Axiom has doubled its workshop and office capacity – but it hasn’t had to move far. A larger facility became available on the Darwell Industrial Park where Axiom has been based for the last 14 years and the company has relocated just around the corner. The move comes as a result of Axiom’s […]
Can your automation survive peak seasonal demand?
If you are lucky enough to be in a position to be planning for peak sales at the end of November and December, we salute you. During 2020 businesses have been subject to constant, unexpected change and those which have survived have demonstrated an ability to adapt in very difficult and demanding circumstances. Customer expectation […]
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 […]