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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.
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.
Railway with growth potential
Railway with growth potential
Fig.: VDB
The rail industry in Germany currently employs 53,900 people and has recorded a record turnover of €12.9 billion. Rolling stock accounts for a significant portion of this, at €9 billion. However, to achieve climate targets, the reported 3% increase in turnover would be necessary.
Compared to the previous year, the Association of the German Railway Industry (VDB) says the increase after the dip caused by the pandemic is not particularly surprising, but realistically speaking, it is "still far from where we need to be," says VDB President Andre Rodenbeck. Nevertheless, the infrastructure business grew by 18 percent to 3.9 billion euros.
Doubling passenger numbers and increasing freight traffic on the rails requires investment in a high-performance, digital rail infrastructure. The rail industry has high expectations for the federal government's immediate climate protection program in this regard.
A. Rodenbeck
The rail industry in Germany also recorded a record order intake of €16.7 billion. According to Rodenbeck, the industry is experiencing a catch-up effect following the pandemic. Postponed projects are being resumed, particularly in global markets. The export business suffered especially during the coronavirus crisis. The overall results for 2021 reflect the initial recovery of a promising sector after almost two years of the pandemic – however, this was before the war in Ukraine.
The rail industry sees itself as a key player in achieving climate goals. However, global supply chains are currently Furthermore, as long as materials for trains are , and deadlines are missed through no fault of the companies involved, penalties should be waived.
For the digitalization of the railways, the consulting firm McKinsey calculated a necessary investment volume of €32 billion as early as 2018. If the current funding level remains unchanged, according to Rodenbeck, Germany would reach this volume in approximately 55 years – and thus miss its goal of complete railway digitalization by 2035. At least €2 billion per year is now needed. A consistent volume of contracts awarded to industry is also essential for the electrification of the rail network, enabling the necessary capacity to be built.
