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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.
Dematic unveils “Command Center”
Dematic unveils “Command Center”
Dematic insists it is redefining warehouse intelligence " Command Center "
The Command Center integrates real-time monitoring, AI-powered decision support, and operational analytics into a single user interface. Its goal is to help distribution and logistics centers understand, monitor, and control complex processes more efficiently. Dematic has been running the central control system, which consists of four modules, in 20 warehouses belonging to two US companies for about a year, explains GSO manager Gregor Henkert.
“ Warehouse operators have more data than ever before – but data alone doesn’t automatically increase performance ” says Chris Steiner, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Dematic. “ By being able to understand not only what happened, but also why, employees can resolve problems faster and manage their operations at peak performance. ”
Enormous amounts of data
Modern warehouses generate enormous amounts of data from automation systems, warehouse software, and enterprise applications. However, this information is often scattered across different vendors and monitoring tools, making it difficult for warehouse operators to quickly identify problems and understand the causes of performance deviations.
The Command Center enables informed decisions through centralized analytics and transparent performance indicators. Emerging problems are identified early, strengthening operational resilience and ensuring productivity. " Resources and workflows can also be optimized through a better understanding of operational patterns, while throughput and service levels are maintained thanks to real-time monitoring and operational insights " says Steiner. The Command Center leverages operational insights from over 9,000 automation projects worldwide.
Shark robots are on their way
It has also attracted considerable attention recently that Dematic has entered into a partnership with Hai Robotics for flexible AMR robotic solutions, aiming to collaborate as an integration partner in the field of warehouse automation. Through this cooperation, the world's leading provider of automation solutions for supply chains and the specialist in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) are said to be combining their core competencies to develop innovative and scalable solutions for warehouse and logistics applications.
