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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.
Less light has been shed on the matter
Less light has been shed on the matter
"It was dark, the moon shone brightly, when a postman, lightning-fast, very slowly, turned the corner..." The Swiss Post is implementing a new concept for area lighting in eight logistics centers: intelligent lighting. When not needed, it dims down. This saves the Post 1.16 million kWh.
Christian Mösch is thrilled. "Fantastic," says the head of the Härkingen mail center, because what's demonstrated in a time-lapse video using his center as an example already working in practice . Since 2020, the entire outdoor area of the mail center has been equipped with an intelligent lighting system. The principle: reactive lighting combined in a new way. The technology: thermal imaging cameras and the latest LED lights with asymmetrical beam angles. The effect: the light follows people or vehicles – dynamically, zone by zone – and only provides full power when it's actually needed.
Beat Hänni, specialist for technology and sustainability at Post Real Estate, has overseen the area lighting project for the past two years. The mail centers in Zurich-Mülligen, Härkingen, and, since March, Eclépens, are now equipped with smart lights and special cameras. The same applies to the large parcel centers in Härkingen, Frauenfeld, and Daillens. And the newly opened regional parcel centers in Untervaz and Vétroz already have the intelligent lighting installed. While the new system is expensive, the investment pays off in the long run: lower maintenance costs, reduced electricity consumption, and therefore lower energy expenses.
Lighting expert Beat Hänni. Photos: Swiss Post
Thanks to intelligent control, light emissions in the vicinity of the centers are significantly reduced. This offers more benefits than commonly thought – because light pollution is a problem in densely populated Switzerland. Excessive lighting artificially brightens the night sky, negatively impacts people's sleep, stresses plant growth cycles, and disrupts the life rhythms of nocturnal animals. A single streetlamp attracts insects from a radius of up to 700 meters. They are either burned by the light sources or die from exhaustion.
Until recently, this was no different at the postal service's logistics centers. Operations almost never stop, and work continues diligently throughout the night. This is impossible without artificial light. And yet, there are many areas on these sites that remain unoccupied for up to half an hour or are completely deserted. "This is where our intelligent lighting comes in," says Beat Hänni. New postal parcel centers will be equipped with the new system as standard. Of course, it's only a tiny step towards a darker Switzerland. "But it is a step," Hänni is convinced. Even from a bird's-eye view.
Previously, the "yard lighting" at the postal logistics centers consisted of halogen and metal halide lamps with timers. These are often used on streets or sports fields. By converting approximately 270,000 square meters of area, the postal service is reducing by roughly the equivalent of 260 family households in Switzerland per year. The new lighting system is designed to last 25 years – on average 20 years longer than the previous one.
