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Kion and Siemens together in a parallel universe
Kion will be the first company in Europe to use Siemens' new simulation software " Digital Twin Composer " , thereby also seeking a degree of independence from the US market, where NVIDIA has so far been the dominant solution for merging the digital and real worlds in smart warehouses.
Columbus's "egg"
Now Linde MH also offers an expanded series with an integrated lithium-ion battery: The major advantage, according to the manufacturer, is the increased space in the driver's cab, which is up to 35 percent above the industry average, and the fact that the footwell has grown significantly with the elimination of the traditional battery compartment.
“Best of Intralogistics” in the test camp
As part of the Test Camp Intralogistics and the International Forklift of the Year (IFOY) competition, the preliminary certificates for 2026 were presented today in Dortmund by Jan Drömer, Chairman of the VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Section, to the 17 nominees who will now go into the final round.
SVTL meets in a historic setting
The general assembly of the Swiss Association for Temperature-Controlled Logistics at Lenzburg Castle on May 8th will address, in addition to the usual agenda items, personnel management, modern advertising for skilled workers on social media and the question of whether humanoid robots will one day be helpful .
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.
Swissmem reports uncertainties
Swissmem reports uncertainties
Order intake in the Swiss metalworking industry increased significantly by 30 percent in the first months of the year. However, the association points out that these figures refer to the previous year's figures, in which sales had, as is well known, plummeted.
The vast majority of companies in the Swiss machinery, electrical, and metal industries (MEM industries) benefited from the strong global economic recovery in the first nine months of the year. Order intake rose by 30.6 percent compared to the same period last year, sales increased by 10.5 percent, and exports by 14.9 percent. Business owners in the sector continue to view the outlook for the next twelve months as generally positive.
However, risks, it is said, are emerging in rising raw material and energy prices, supply bottlenecks, exchange rates, and the continuing high risk of trade conflicts. The course of the pandemic also remains uncertain. This weakens confidence in the possibilities of investing meaningfully in innovation and digitalization.
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According to figures from the Swiss Federal Customs Administration, goods exports from the MEM (mechanical, electrical, and metalworking) industries rose by 14.9 percent in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period of the previous year. They reached a value of CHF 50.5 billion . Exports to the EU increased by 19.3 percent, to the USA by 11.8 percent, and to Asia by 8.9 percent.
In the third quarter of 2021, the supply problems with semiconductors began to impact Swiss automotive suppliers. Their exports of parts and accessories fell by 11.1 percent.
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