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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 will take place on May 8th Lenzburg Castle and , 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.
Fewer cameras – clear messages
Fewer cameras – clear messages
Technology supplier Bosch is pleased to be equipping the new Chinese mega-airport Chengdu Tianfu with only 1,000 cameras instead of 4,000. The reason is not data privacy concerns, but rather the architecture: the ceilings of the generously designed terminals were too high for conventional solutions.
Bosch has equipped China's new mega-airport, Chengdu Tianfu International, with a video security solution, a public address and voice alarm system, and a conference solution to optimize the safety of passengers and airport staff and the user-friendliness for travelers. Located in Sichuan Province, Chengdu Tianfu International serves China's rapidly growing "Garden City" of Chengdu, an emerging hub for trade, culture, and finance. The new airport, adjacent to the city and opened in June of this year, is expected to become the country's third largest airport after Beijing and Shanghai.
The installed audio and video technology was specially adapted to the airport's unique architecture. This includes two terminal buildings that reference the ancient Golden Sun Bird Totem, which was unearthed in 2001 in the Jinsha ruins of Chengdu. Due to the special design, standard security cameras were unsuitable for installation. Mounting ordinary cameras on these ceilings would have compromised the image quality and failed to provide the desired overview.
Instead, Flexidome panoramic cameras were integrated into the interior design, either mounted on the walls or embedded in the information panels. Each panoramic camera provides a 180-degree view of a detection area extending 25 meters away and with a 25-meter radius. This significantly reduced the number of cameras required: the use of panoramic cameras their number by 75%, resulting in cost savings on camera hardware, cabling, and installation.
While competing panoramic cameras typically use four lenses, the new cameras manage with just one, improving brightness, color, and sharpness. The cameras' precise tracking capabilities and high-quality video stream, it is said, relieve the burden on airport staff and allow incidents to be monitored without requiring additional security personnel on site.
Four Dinion IP cameras with 4K resolution are used to monitor the runway. Because the runways are very long, software is used to combine the images from these four cameras into a single, comprehensive picture. This ensures a complete overview of all takeoff and landing operations at all times.
Photos: Bosch
Because the terminal buildings' interiors numerous glass surfaces that reflect sound, the acoustics for announcements had to be regulated them throughout the building . Acoustic simulation software was used to determine the number and optimal placement of the loudspeakers.
were installed, covering 700 different building zones. The loudspeakers are controlled so that passengers can clearly hear announcements throughout the terminal. Furthermore, announcements can also be broadcast to passengers in other areas of the airport, such as the adjacent hotel, adapted to the acoustics of their respective environments.
Bosch also supplied a Dicentis wireless conferencing system for the airport offices. The public address and voice alarm system used in the airport hotel is integrated into the overall system, ensuring that hotel guests are kept continuously informed about events at the airport.
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