
Robots, AGVs, and automated sorting systems are rapidly transforming warehouses. Yet, a great deal of manual labor still exists on the periphery of the process. Non-standard packages, varying batches, full trailers, and limited workspaces do not always fit within a single automated line. According to Christian de Kleuver, branch manager at Erkon Lifting Aids, this presents a significant opportunity. "Where manual labor remains necessary, ergonomic lifting aids can alleviate physical strain and help employees work safely, efficiently, and sustainably. After all, lower back pain costs the Netherlands 4.4 billion euros per year. Moreover, employers and employees are legally obligated to minimize that risk," he states.

Heylen Warehouses and Borghese Logistics are proud to launch the V-Port Logistic Campus 21 project in Vlissingen, a leading logistics development of no less than 188,000 m² on a site of over 27 hectares. The development consists of two complexes divided into flexible units from 8,000 m² warehouse. Following agreement, construction can begin soon [...]

On April 25, the first TETRA VE∞X (Virtual Engineering and eXperience) Discussion Forum took place in Kortrijk, Belgium. About fifty production profiles, technology suppliers and researchers from the manufacturing industry discussed the challenges and opportunities of digital twins for optimizing production and logistics processes. Expert presentations alternated with practical business cases and interactive [...]
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