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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.
Central control with a "brain"
Central control with a "brain"
Automation provider Dematic is highlighting the central importance of its software at this year's LogiMAT trade fair and inviting visitors on discovery tours through the warehouse. Live demonstrations range from product training and technician workshops to troubleshooting using drones.
“The industry often emphasizes that resilient and flexible processes are crucial for sustainable supply chains. We are convinced that Dematic is able to combine the best solutions in the industry,” explains Rene Sickler, Managing Director of Dematic DA-CH.
Whether through close collaboration with other brands of the Kion Group, strategic partnerships with companies such as AutoStore or the recently announced cooperation between Kion and NVIDIA – visitors have the opportunity to experience the benefits of seamless integration of automation, software, industrial trucks and other advanced technologies live at the 284 square meter Dematic stand.
A particular highlight is, for example, the innovative, autonomous shuttle for high-density pallet storage solutions, which resulted from the partnership with EuroFork. In the interactive drone simulation, participants can use flight simulators to identify the ten most critical maintenance problems in a warehouse. "Our in-house developed drone solution, which we first presented at LogiMAT a few years ago, continues to establish itself as a leading maintenance solution," emphasizes Sickler.
Visitors can experience the central function of Dematic software as the "brain" of plant control firsthand in several showcase scenarios. One example is the Dematic Bin-to-Picker solution, where autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) work seamlessly together, while a newly integrated robotic arm handles order picking. Another highlight on display is the Dematic Condition Monitoring System, which monitors the condition of machines and systems in real time. Here, too, the intelligent software is the driving force behind precise analyses and predictive maintenance planning.
Images: Dematic
In addition to the solution demonstrations, visitors can also look forward to the Dematic Innovation Stage. There, experts will provide exciting insights into the future of logistics, the role of AI in warehouse processes, and innovative approaches to sustainable solutions. Throughout the booth, guests can see how Dematic's business objective of sustainability is integrated into the development of its solutions. A carbon footprint calculator calculates and visualizes the booth's CO2 footprint. Furthermore, interested parties can analyze their own CO2 footprint via a touchscreen and receive valuable tips on how to reduce it.
At LogiMAT: Hall 1, Stand H61
www.dematic.de
