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 avoid bottlenecks in the fulfilment and distribution process
According to Wikipedia ‘a bottleneck is one process in a chain of processes, such that its limited capacity reduces the capacity of the whole chain …’ In the fulfilment and distribution process bottlenecks can occur for a variety of reasons including inadequate equipment, inefficient processes or poor productivity. Whatever the reason for it, a bottleneck is […]
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 […]
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 […]