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Superlatives for the Green Factory
In Hagendorn, in the canton of Zug, Bito is building one of Switzerland's largest and most modern mobile cantilever racking systems for G. Baumgartner, a provider of high-quality wood and metal window solutions. The trolleys are fully synchronized by an intelligent NT-CH control system.
Forklift Cup with live broadcast
130 forklift drivers are scheduled to compete in the finals of the Forklift World Championships in Aschaffenburg from October 23 to 25. And the best part: Those who can't attend in person can watch the Forklift World Championship livestream on YouTube, Sporteurope.tv, and TikTok.
Under high voltage
Hyundai Material Handling is launching the BX series, a new line of high-voltage electric forklifts. The models, with a capacity of 4 to 9 tons, operate at 309 to 348 V and, according to the manufacturer, are designed for heavy-duty operation with performance comparable to that of diesel models.
«MAD» in the City
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) aims to ensure greater safety during the market ramp-up of autonomous driving with a digital infrastructure, sensors on traffic lights, streetlights, and buildings, as well as so-called edge computers and a project called "Managed Automated Driving" (MAD). Some aspects are already known.
HKBB Forum with «Loxo»
Interesting discussions with smart factory expert Markus Krack, Björn Lindner about the "Loxo" project, Shift Solutions founder Peter Karel, and the presentation of a Digital Innovation Award are scheduled for October 29 at the Logistics Cluster Forum of the Basel Chamber of Commerce (HKBB).
Casting for logistics staff
Online retailer Galaxus has opened its location in Neuenburg am Rhein. The first of two warehouses is now gradually being filled with washing machines, sofas, refrigerators, and more. A sought-after workplace on 30,000 square meters in the border triangle of Germany, Switzerland, and France.
Advance warning with voice announcement
Hyster is expanding its range of warning and assistance systems with a sophisticated pedestrian detection camera system. It complements the Hyster Reaction driver assistance system. The camera accurately detects pedestrians at a distance of up to five meters across a 110-degree field of view.
Agent-based approach
In a project involving eight mobile devices in the plastics processing industry, robotics provider Safelog is relying on each vehicle to have its own computing unit. This allows them to communicate as agents in a swarm and exchange information with each other.
The “rascals” and the “super-fast”
Automation specialist SSI Schäfer welcomed over 20 consultants and supply chain experts from the DA-CH region to its technology center in Giebelstadt near Würzburg for a dedicated intralogistics day, featuring exclusive presentations and live demos of the RackBot System and the FastBots Solution.
Fire protection as an export hit
Ten percent growth in a weakening economic environment is a remarkable achievement in times like these. The fire protection and prevention specialists of the Wagner Group report consolidated total revenue of EUR 152 million in 2024/25, despite rising labor, raw material, and transportation costs.
Don't break any porcelain
Don't break any porcelain
Fig.: TGW
A highly automated shuttle system with 50 robots will play a central role in buffering production supplies at BSH's household appliance specialists in Dillingen, Bavaria. The TGW robots will handle the reliable storage and retrieval of components.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the shuttle warehouse recently took place in Dillingen. By spring 2027, TGW Logistics will build a highly automated small parts warehouse that will reliably and quickly supply production with components. BSH Hausgeräte GmbH represents a portfolio of world-renowned home appliance brands, including Bosch, Siemens, Gaggenau, and Neff. The company employs 60,000 people and generated sales of €14.8 billion in 2023. Around 1.9 million dishwashers rolled off the production line at the Dillingen plant in 2024. Founded in 1960, the site is one of the largest and most modern dishwasher factories in the world.
As part of a revised factory layout, the material flow is also being redesigned. A highly automated shuttle system plays a central role. The 50 shuttle vehicles handle the reliable storage and retrieval of components.
Forward-looking
The pioneering concept relies on a forklift-free environment in final assembly – thus paving the way for the use of automated guided vehicles (AGVs). "The automation combined with the optimal use of space thanks to the five-deep storage in the shuttle enables high efficiency," emphasizes Johann Steinkellner, CEO of the Customer Unit Central Europe at TGW Logistics. "We are delighted that we were able to convince BSH with our concept. This is already the second collaboration at the Dillingen site for TGW Logistics – and we are confident that more will follow."
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