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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.
Cyber Security with Carlo Gebhardt
Cyber Security with Carlo Gebhardt
Carlo Gebhardt will be responsible for the digital transformation of existing business models, and especially for the core area of cybersecurity, at the Eraneos Group. The long-time cybersecurity thought leader joins the company as a partner.
According to the press release, Gebhardt will assume a dual leadership role: He will be responsible for the strategic cybersecurity initiative of the Eraneos Group and will simultaneously head the Secure Digital Transformation division at Eraneos Switzerland.
Gebhardt is expected to complement Eraneos' existing portfolio of expertise in cybersecurity and data protection with services that enable faster and more secure digital transformation. At the same time, he is tasked with fostering synergies within the international Eraneos network.
“This will further solidify our role as a leading international player in this field,” said Eraneos CEO Oliver Vaterlaus.
Gebhardt has over 25 years of experience in the field of secure IT fundamentals, processes, and practical applications. He gained this experience during his studies in computer engineering and his doctoral research, where he pioneered the field of trusted cloud security.
Eraneos emerged from the merger of Ginkgo Management Consulting, Quint Group, and the AWK Group, announced in 2021. The group serves clients on three continents, where approximately 1,000 dedicated and highly qualified professionals work together to unlock the potential of digitalization. Services range from the development of digital business models and data analytics to cybersecurity and IT consulting for managing complex transformation projects. According to the group, it generated revenue of over €220 million in 2022.
(In the picture from left to right: Adrian Wägli, Managing Partner, Eraneos Switzerland; Carlo Gebhardt; CEO Oliver Vaterlaus)
