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MAGA in the approach path
German technology remains highly regarded when it comes to rapid material handling, the elimination of weaknesses, and service quality. Following successful projects in Oklahoma and Texas, the steel trader " Steel and Pipe Supply " (SPS) in Kansas City once again relied on Kasto saws and storage systems.
Rent warehouse equipment instead of buying it
Bito is launching an offensive with an economical alternative for companies that want to re-equip, expand, or temporarily supplement their warehouse and production areas, but don't want to tie up their capital long-term: renting instead of buying is the motto. The advantages – especially in " dynamic times " – are obvious.
«Kanpai» with sake on the pharmaceutical chain
Logistics provider Yusen is presenting an expanded global platform for the healthcare sector at LogiPharma in Vienna, where companies such as Novartis, Bayer, Takeda, and hospital supplier UCB are currently participating. The platform focuses on the professional delivery of specialized healthcare solutions.
Streamlined logistics
Coop's own rail connection for urban logistics in Zurich, streamlined logistics vehicles and the outsourcing of all operating room logistics in a cooperation between the Seeschau Clinic and the Swiss Post are the projects that are entering the final sprint for this year's Swiss Logistics Award from GS1.
Vacuum technology makes mobility possible
Compressed air has traditionally been used primarily for fixed installations. Schmalz's vacuum grippers also mainly operate with lines that often have to run across halls and facilities. However, mobile robotics increasingly requires flexible solutions – a need that Schmalz now intends to address more effectively.
A foray into drive technology
Safelog, the specialists for software for controlling intralogistics processes, have entered into a cooperation with the drive experts from SEW Eurodrive at LogiMAT in order to jointly develop a high-performance software for controlling mobile and stationary processes in intralogistics.
Networking with perspectives
“Never walk alone” could be the motto of a networking event hosted by the consulting experts from “Adnovum”, where the Digital Product Passport (DPP), cybersecurity and IT opportunities with Petra Merino (GS1 Switzerland) and security expert Andreas Achterholt are on the agenda on May 7th in Zurich.
Maintenance in Austria
With a new workshop in Obersiebenbrunn near Vienna, rail manufacturer Stadler is expanding its capacity for the commissioning, approval, and servicing of modern rail vehicles in Austria. The workshop has been used to maintain Westbahn's high-speed trains since March 2026.
Idealworks pushes into the US market
Idealworks, part of the Munich-based Agile Robots Group, with more than 1,700 AMRs and AGVs worldwide and one of the pioneers in industrial automation through AI in robot-controlled logistics processes, has founded a US company headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
New chain belt sorting
At LogiMAT, conveyor technology provider Interroll attracted attention with a new chain-belt sorting system developed after the acquisition of Sortteq. Together with MCP Play, this creates a material flow ecosystem that combines single-item transport with intelligent sorting.
Real-time lidar for the doppelganger
Real-time lidar for the doppelganger
Photo: BMW Group
Digital twins in computers and warehouse management systems are not yet standard practice. However, a system that uses LiDAR in real time certainly deserves attention. IdentPro collaboratively controls manned and unmanned vehicles and can be used both indoors and outdoors.
The technical possibilities for precisely locating internal transport are improving almost daily. For a while, major providers were able to implement this using reflectors, radio beacons, or precisely defined lanes, often with considerable effort. The demonstration on the first day of the IFOY test camp showed that IdentPro's Warehouse Execution System grants forklift drivers a relatively high degree of flexibility. Since a real-time overview is guaranteed, they can drive to virtually any unloading position, which is then automatically mapped, registered, and processed in the 3D software. Thus, it's not a robotization of the human employee, but rather a tool that provides new freedoms by offering assistance.
IdentPro creates a real-time digital twin (RTLS) by consistently and automatically tracking each individual transport with centimeter-level accuracy using lidar technology. To achieve this, all existing vehicles (manned, automated, and manufacturer-independent) are equipped with IoT sensors that continuously capture up-to-date 3D information about the movement of the stored goods and the surrounding spatial geometry. The system communicates constantly with all deployed material handling vehicles via Wi-Fi or LTE. This allows for the analysis of empty runs, search times, and inefficient storage scenarios. This data forms the input for intelligent algorithms. The result is smart, real-time allocation of transport orders with efficiency gains of 20 to 30%. This orchestrates smart automation, enabling the clear and efficient control of both unmanned and manned vehicles from a single system.
Fig.: IdentPro
Localization is accurate to within 10 cm. Interfaces and standards (such as VDA 5050) ensure transparency and, in the long term, increased overall equipment effectiveness. According to the provider, connections to ERP systems, WMS, or storage and control systems are possible at any time. The solution requires no changes to the warehouse infrastructure; only the existing vehicles are equipped with IoT sensors.
IFOY auditors attest that IdentPro's Warehouse Execution System, with its relatively simple additional sensors, can contribute to a time- and cost-saving overall warehouse system. This is very attractive for new customers who, during the transition from manual to automated vehicles, can benefit from support and clear visualization methods. The software centralizes all warehouse data. Companies like BMW and Warsteiner, it is said, already rely on it.
The project at Warsteiner 
