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"Omniverse" in the "Middle Kingdom"
As this year's CeMAT Asia Shanghai demonstrated, European technology remains a crucial factor for markets in the Far East. The Kion Group, with its AI and NVIDIA products, was once again in high demand at the three-day event, organized by Deutsche Messe (Hanover) in cooperation with partners .
Toni Gabriel is moving to TGW
“New job, new adventure!” says Toni Gabriel, who has just announced his new position as Sales Project Manager at the systems integrator TGW in Rotkreuz. He was impressed by the Austrian company TGW's combination of innovation, team spirit, and smart, future-oriented logistics solutions.
Pallets «unchained»
A system called "PolyCut" removes strapping from pallets, thus replacing time-consuming and ergonomically demanding manual work steps. It can be used as a stand-alone solution or integrated into existing handling systems and their controls or warehouse management systems.
High destructive potential
As feared, the US tariffs are causing a collapse in tech exports. According to Swissmem, the resulting negative effects took full effect within seven weeks in the third quarter. Exports from the Swiss tech industry to the US plummeted by 14.2% compared to the same quarter of the previous year .
Swiss Logistics Campus in Zofingen officially opened
Numerous visitors, friends and the entire crew of the new Swiss Logistics Campus of the Swiss Association for Vocational Training in Logistics, Swiss Logistics by SVBL ASFL, found their way to the official opening of the impressive new location in Zofingen over the weekend.
Leading in intralogistics with robots
the International Federation of Robotics' (IFR) annual report "World Robotics 2025 - Service Robots," approximately 102,900 robots for transport and logistics tasks were sold worldwide in 2024. Sales increased by 14 percent in 2024. More than three-quarters came from Asia, and 11 percent from Europe.
"Organic" combined with high tech
High-tech and products processed from natural ingredients are not mutually exclusive. "Organic" does n't mean everything is done manually, but rather that it adheres to high ecological standards. This is also true for the organic wholesaler Weiling, where an AutoStore system has recently enabled peak logistical performance.
Ready for the "Great Leap"
Founded in Xuzhou in 1943, the Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) generates approximately €13 billion in revenue with 13,000 employees worldwide. Its portfolio includes construction machinery, cranes, commercial vehicles, and a growing range of material handling equipment and port handling machinery.
Completely unmanned logistics?
Warehouse robotics specialist Geekplus is launching its new picking station "Geek+ Brain," ushering in a new era of warehouses operating entirely without human workers. CEO Yong Zheng " a major step from partial automation to full process intelligence . "
Start of the IFOY countdown
Applications for the IFOY Award 2026 are still open. The submission period is now in its submit products and systems for the prestigious award until October 30th
Schwingen in Hirschtal
Schwingen in Hirschtal
That sounds like considerable lifting power: Forklift manufacturer Jungheinrich has signed a sponsorship agreement with young Fribourg wrestler Lario Kramer. The 23-year-old from Galmiz in the canton of Fribourg has already been named "Rising Star of the Year" by the Swiss Wrestling Federation.
Martin Weber, CEO of Jungheinrich Switzerland, sees the qualified agricultural merchant and passionate vegetable gardener as a brilliant promotion. "As a qualified agricultural merchant and passionate vegetable gardener on the family farm, Lario is the ideal figurehead for us. Because, and this makes us particularly happy, he has revealed himself to be a huge fan of our products. And we are fans of his. His sporting ambition inspires us," says Weber. "Credibility is very important in sponsorship. Lario works with our forklifts every day – a perfect match." The key phrase is "two champions – one team."
Lario Kramer is predicted to have a great career. At the last Swiss Wrestling Festival in Zug, the young elite athlete from the SK Kerzers wrestling club already won a Swiss wreath. He's also won regional wrestling festival victories and the Stoos Mountain Festival. More are undoubtedly to come. Sponsorship from Jungheinrich helps him continue on his path: "I love wrestling, and with around 20 hours of training per week, it demands a lot from me – in addition to my 80 percent job. Any support is welcome."
The sport of wrestling has become increasingly professionalized in recent years. The level of competition is high, and media attention has also continued to grow. "We are dealing exclusively with absolute top athletes here," says Martin Weber. "With our sponsorship, we support and reward the effort required for such top performances."
The commitment is expected to last for several years.
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