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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.
5G weakens US air traffic control security
5G weakens US air traffic control security
Operations Center (Chicago)
The letter from the new US Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, to the 5G operators is polite but clear: there are difficulties with the 5G network, which operates in the GHz range and could interfere with weaker positioning signals in the vicinity of airports. 5G was supposed to launch on January 5th.
The planned rollout by US operators Verizon and AT&T had already been delayed because interference with weaker—but crucial for commercial jet approaches—geoposition signals in the airport vicinity could not be ruled out with sufficient certainty. On December 31, Buttigieg thanked CEOs John T. Stankey and Hans Vestberg for the "ongoing dialogue" and their understanding regarding the already incurred one-month delay. "We are working to find a solution," Buttigieg said, "that will create confidence that 5G C-band and aviation are safe and can coexist United States The Department of Transportation acknowledges the significant investments by both companies to date , as well as the importance of expanding 5G service for the economy. Nevertheless, serious problems are feared, particularly in poor visibility and during automated landing approaches. "This would lead to unacceptable disruptions" - because where conflicts occur, flights might even have to be rerouted or destinations cancelled.
Steve Dickson (FAA)
As a short-term solution to enable the coexistence of 5G deployment in the ensure safe flight operations , US authorities and the Federal Aviation Administration under the leadership of wait two weeks beyond January 5th . Buffer zones are to be established around the airports to avoid conflicts on the frequency band. "Our goal would then be," says Buttigieg, "to determine attenuations (in the transmission power of installed cell towers and relay masts) for all priority airports that will allow most large commercial aircraft to operate safely under all conditions." Concerns about the 5G and C-band occupancy have also been raised by aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Airbus. The US Department of Transportation anticipates activating the C-band sites on a rolling basis, but not until the end of March . The main issue appears to be the compatibility of the frequencies used for radio-controlled altitude measurement. The FAA reportedly wants to reach an agreement with the operators on "alternative methods" at the airports in question .
Fig.: FAA
Radio measurement specialists like Rohde & Schwarz pointed out some time ago that while 5G offers a is already being used for satellite downlinks to satellite earth stations (SES).
The C-band allows coverage of entire continental zones and is allocated to fixed-line satellite communications. In the US, the frequencies from 3.7 GHz to 4.2 GHz are designated for downlink, and in Europe, from 3.4 GHz to 4.2 GHz. Radio engineers say the C-band is is sparse or nonexistent . Another advantage of the C-band is its low susceptibility to rain, which allows for stable connections in tropical regions. "Furthermore," Rhode & Schwarz adds, "C-band services play a crucial role in emergencies and disaster scenarios." Sharing a frequency spectrum with other parties can disrupt existing services. "In the downlink, low-noise signal converters (so-called "repeaters" or radio relay stations) can enter a saturation state due to interference."
Frequency band measurement technology (Rhode & Schwarz)
Frequency filters are ineffective in addressing this problem . A position signal that is over several thousand kilometers from the geostationary orbit of a satellite used for this purpose to Earth is already weak and might then become undetectable. While legal limits provide a general guideline for the planning of mobile networks, compliance with these limits by no means guarantees that interference will not propagate further than predicted in individual cases.
Wireless technology providers recommend testing with so-called "vector signal generators" to assess reliability in 5G environments and prevent potential interference from alternative technologies . The time required to conduct and verify such tests in each individual case is a crucial factor.
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