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“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.
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.
World's smallest smart city
World's smallest smart city
With the “smallest smart city in the world”, Bouygues Energies & Services is currently presenting intelligent solutions in Niedergösgen for site operators, municipalities and cities that want to reduce their ecological footprint and manage infrastructures more energy-efficiently.
The Smart City presentation includes integrated lighting concepts, installations on the topics of Smart Mobility & Smart Security, as well as facilities for the production of green energy such as hydrogen and the first walkable and drivable photovoltaic street panels, Wattway. The solutions were developed in collaboration with partners Zumtobel and Hydrospider.
The energy supply situation makes it increasingly urgent for urban developers, municipalities, and cities to consider energy-efficient solutions in the public sector. While several municipalities already have strategy papers, implementation has primarily focused on individual solutions from various providers, which are not yet interconnected.
This is where Bouygues Energies & Services' concept comes in: in Niedergösgen, a holistic solution for transforming a community into a smart city is being presented. The presentation comprises eleven stations. Sensors at the various locations and a flying robot collect data, which is transmitted via LoRaWAN or WiFi technologies and analyzed and evaluated in central dashboards. Based on these analyses, the solutions in the areas of Smart Energy & Environment, Smart Public Security, and Smart Mobility can be intelligently controlled.
For many municipalities, lighting is a key and central starting point for efficient energy use. Using the "Getyourspace" system developed by Bouygues Energies & Services, measurements can identify weaknesses in the current lighting concept. Zumtobel's modern LED technology and networked lighting controls offer solutions for operating a municipality smartly while simultaneously improving the quality of life for people, animals, and the environment. Furthermore, the Smart City concept demonstrates opportunities for the expanded use of existing lighting infrastructure, for example, as charging stations for e-bikes or electric cars.
In addition to lighting, Bouygues Energies & Services has been working intensively on smart solutions for waste and parking management. Equipping public waste bins with sensors that indicate fill levels allows for emptying only as needed. This makes managing garbage trucks more efficient and eliminates overflowing bins. This solution is already successfully implemented in the municipality of Niedergösgen. Intelligent systems with video cameras and parking space allocation, in turn, prevent the lengthy, exhaust-laden search for parking.
All the smart city solutions presented promote energy efficiency, but still require electricity. However, Bouygues Energies & Services also offers proposals for green energy generation, such as the first walkable and drivable photovoltaic street panels, Wattway, or the environmentally friendly Hydrospider plant for the production of green hydrogen.
Those interested can visit the Smart City by Bouygues Energies & Services by prior arrangement at
