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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 " once again relied on saws and storage systems from the Rhine Valley in Kansas City.
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.
AutoStore is now SAP EWM-compatible
AutoStore is now SAP EWM-compatible
SWAN, the logistics software provider belonging to SSI Schäfer, now offers full technical integration of the AutoStore system with SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM). The AutoStore Warehouse Integration, the company states, offers maximum efficiency and flexibility in managing warehouse processes.
As a modern storage and order picking system, AutoStore, with its modular aluminum structure on which robots can move and store containers, optimally utilizes storage space and enables faster picking processes. With AutoStore Warehouse Integration, all processes within the AutoStore system can now be mapped and controlled directly from SAP EWM. The technical integration, without middleware, creates a tight link between the two systems, as detailed data processing takes place entirely within the SAP system. The fully updatable product, SWAN AutoStore Warehouse Integration, has already been implemented by SWAN as an on-premise solution and is now available as a cloud solution in the SAP Store.
Fig.: SWAN
AutoStore Warehouse Integration provides tools for customization and extension options to integrate it into existing process landscapes. The solution also includes workplace and management/control dialogs. Pre-built dialogs make the system user-friendly and allow tasks such as picking, putaway, inspection, and inventory management to be handled directly from the familiar interface.
Integration with SAP EWM offers users a leaner and more efficient connection between the AutoStore system and their warehouse management processes, without the additional costs of middleware. Because AutoStore can now communicate directly with SAP EWM, the data from both systems is orchestrated, and inventory is managed from a central location. A user-friendly interface allows for intuitive operation in a familiar design.
“With the AutoStore Warehouse Integration, we are making AutoStore an even more powerful solution for modern logistics processes,” says Kai Starke, Director of Realization and authorized signatory at SWAN.
SWAN also provides consulting and support for implementation in existing system landscapes and implements customer-specific requirements. After project completion, SWAN continues to provide customer support through its service offerings.
