" matCONTROL graphics " with AI support and flexible interfaces at the next LogiMAT trade fair (March 11-13, 2025)

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.

Online retailer Galaxus celebrated the laying of the foundation stone for its new logistics center in early October in Neuchâtel, north of Basel and east of Mulhouse in the border region of three countries. The center will feature two warehouses and 90,000 square meters of storage space . The first warehouse is scheduled for completion in summer 2025.

In countries facing upcoming elections, there are channels calling themselves "Fox News" whose trustworthiness isn't always 100%. The Austrian postal service is relying on a "Sigfox 0G" strategy to track 50,000 roll containers and more than 2,000 swap bodies.

The cybersecurity company is called "Open Systems". However, the price that Swiss Post is willing to pay for the company, which has around 260 employees at its headquarters in Zurich, Bern, Düsseldorf and San Francisco, in order to strengthen its own IT security, remains confidential.

 «No jokes»

“ No jokes with names! ” with a pun as “ indestructible ” on the second day of the logistics, future, and AI congress “ AI24 ” However, the Westphalians are indeed serious about their intention to compete with Silicon Valley.

Covering peak loads, testing new markets with their own goods, or storing goods in prime locations as a small business: A German start-up called "Warespace" has been making all this possible online since today. The start-up also organizes inbound and outbound transport.

Continental is relying on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop new software solutions for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Continental's AMR solutions include robot hardware, an autonomy software stack, and AI-powered fleet management software.

It's normal for a workstation or smartphone to experience some initial problems after installing the latest software version. Skipping the update would mean exposing yourself to cyberattacks. This can be critical for large warehouse management systems. Viastore takes precautions.

It all started as a one-man operation in a garage in Achim near Bremen. Now, Hansa-Flex, a systems provider specializing in fluid technology, employs over 4,400 people. The new building, featuring an automated pallet warehouse, went into operation in 2022. The switch to Viadat 9.1 also proved to be the right choice.

SSI Schäfer is founding a start-up in Graz with ten employees, led by Managing Director Michael Traar, to sharpen its technological and digitalization expertise in the field of intralogistics. Data-driven software solutions are intended to optimize supply chains, increase efficiency, and reduce operating costs.

) from different manufacturers have proven successful. Former Wireion CSO Julian Seume (now head of the wireless division at Puls) has announced similar plans for compatible wireless charging of mixed AGV fleets.

Father louse, Tijsinger

The international consulting firm for technology and digital transformation has appointed Stefan Tijsinger as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As a seasoned finance specialist and experienced leader, he will be responsible for driving the company's profitable growth and internationalization.

 During the mesh-up

When robotic vehicles from different manufacturers "meet," everything now seems to be "all right": VDA 5050 provides a protocol for communication. But questions remain. A "Layout Interchange Format" (LIF) is now intended to regulate the form in which everything is transmitted.

This isn't about complacency; quite the opposite, in fact: Prévoté, with a turnover of €70 million in the transport, logistics, rental, and courier services sectors, offers comprehensive services in the transport of goods and merchandise. Now, they've added ZetesMedea's full pallet inventory to their portfolio.