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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.
Keeping fire risks in check
Keeping fire risks in check
System-critical facilities must be protected. Data centers, which support e-commerce, service, and logistics providers, are becoming increasingly important in this regard. Due to the energy density of the equipment operating there, the fire risk is high . Inerting is just one of the possible measures.
Technical defects in electrical and electronic components can lead to cable short circuits and smoldering fires. The latter often go undetected, partly due to the high air circulation in air-conditioned rooms, and can develop almost unnoticed.
At Telehouse , of installation are spread across three floors with individual racks and dedicated server areas. Founded in 1989, operates more than 40 data centers worldwide and serves over 3,000 companies. The security objectives for the data centers are clearly defined: no power outages in emergencies, thus avoiding downtime; maintaining 24/7 operational readiness of customer servers; and protecting the IT racks, some of which cost a million euros, as well as even more valuable data and the company's own reputation.
A two-stage concept is used in the technical area of the data center
If the aspirating smoke detectors detect a fire in its earliest stages, the oxygen level is first reduced from normal (20.9% by volume) to 17% by volume by introducing nitrogen from stored pressurized cylinders. This significantly reduces the fire's activity, ideally extinguishing it completely. An oxygen reduction system then maintains the reduced oxygen concentration at a constant level for as long as necessary, using locally generated nitrogen. The protected area remains accessible, allowing personnel to search for and resolve the fire.
If the aspirating smoke detectors continue to detect a fire, the oxygen concentration is lowered to a significantly lower oxygen level by reintroducing nitrogen from pressurized containers, a level that is well below the ignition limit of the materials prevalent in the data center.
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This second safety level can be maintained indefinitely by reactivating the nitrogen generator and is intended to completely prevent the spread of fire. This gives those responsible on site time to take the appropriate measures in a crisis.
With its two-stage concept, fire protection technology provider Wagner offers an economical and safe solution. This leaves nothing to be desired in terms of fire protection in data centers.
Here's a fire test in the warehouse
