Do we need humanoid robots? Logistics prioritizes efficiency. Beauty only really matters in beauty pageants. Nevertheless, a market share of 10% for humanoids is possible. "smart" At Viastore's Intralogistics Days, there was certainly no doubt that the future is 

Successful conversion of the long goods warehouse at Günther+Schramm, a systems service provider for steel and aluminium with its main warehouse in Königsbronn, eastern Württemberg: Including the modernization of the high-bay warehouse by Kasto, it took just four weeks. Now everything is running like clockwork again. 

SSI project manager Jürgen Ringelmann recommends not rushing into automation, but proceeding gradually and carefully. This is the approach taken by the Austrian food wholesalers VOG. They decided to first gain experience in specific areas.

Until now, putting on power suits – despite numerous demonstrations to the contrary by experienced users – has often been considered somewhat cumbersome. With German Bionic, the manufacturer of the Apogee exoskeleton, it should take just 60 seconds until the start button is clicked. AI optimizes the handling. 

The world of logistics is undergoing a transformation. Toyota Material Handling presents ongoing changes in the business landscape, new technologies, and radical developments in its 2023 Trend Report. It is particularly relevant for logistics companies that want to be market leaders, not laggards. 

Kardex Mlog BASF two identical buffer storage systems, "Mtower" type walking beam storage systems, including WMS to connect goods receiving and production. The two raw material replenishment warehouses offer space for 272 special load carriers weighing up to 1350 kg and operate 24/7. 

Fire extinguishing gases can combat fires in their early stages without leaving residues on buildings, electrical systems, or goods. Fire protection experts from Wagner recommend a system they have named "FirExting." Protected areas are flooded with extinguishing gas via a special pipe system. 

Intralogistics specialist SSI Schäfer achieved a turnover of €1.87 billion last year, 3.2 percent more than in the previous year – although only the order intake, which fell by 4.9 percent to €1.65 billion, reflects the currently difficult economic environment. Catch-up effects also played a part.

The Swiss online retailer is working with undiminished energy on the permitting processes for the construction projects at its logistics centers in Utzenstorf and Rafz. To manage its expansion in Switzerland and Europe, a third operations center is also planned in Neuenburg am Rhein.

Innovative conveying and sorting solutions for intralogistics represent the logical and sustainable further development of processing systems originally developed for print media production in Hinwil. At LogiMAT, the company confidently presents itself in its new guise.

Packaging specialist Mosca, recently awarded the title of Germany's best machine manufacturer, is not only present at LogiMAT (March 19-21), but is also prepared for "rough seas" when needed, as demonstrated at the "Seafood Expo" in Barcelona. Because even fish needs to be packaged properly. 

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Fulfillment is progressing. It's not quite at the point where pets can independently order their favorite items via e-commerce. But pet supply specialist Fressnapf, with its new logistics system from Vanderlande, is getting closer to that goal. 

Modern intralogistics benefits from space-saving storage. Therefore, compact container storage systems are being used in more and more facilities. However, this compactness also brings risks in terms of fire protection. Wagner recommends a preventative approach during the planning phase and simulating fire scenarios.

Ferag is launching an offensive with a new partnership with Modula, an Italian supplier of automated vertical storage systems, combining this partnership to create a new storage lift product family, "ferag.starlift," with models named "Standard," "Slim," and "Pallet." New integrated software is also being introduced.

At LogiMAT in Stuttgart, the sensor specialists from Leuze are presenting intelligently networked systems, which they claim is "the most compact laser positioning system on the market", and a new access control system for transfer stations between robots and AGVs with laser scanners.