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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.
Stadler cooperates with DLR
Stadler cooperates with DLR
Stadler, in collaboration with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), is developing a flexible battery system with varying performance characteristics for passenger trains. A demonstrator of this scalable concept will initially be created in a project called MOSENAS .
As announced, this is a modularly scalable battery system for battery-powered multiple units, whose performance and capacity can be adapted to typical route-specific operating scenarios. The integration of renewable energies is intended to support sustainable rail operations.
Trains equipped with MOSENAS ( "Modular Scalable Energy Storage for Sustainable Rail Passenger Transport" ) are intended particularly suitable where battery-electric operation was previously uneconomical or technically impossible. The battery systems can be specifically tailored to vehicle schedules, operating hours, and existing charging infrastructure. This allows for optimization of the expected lifespan of the battery systems.
As is well known can be equipped with overhead lines for technical and which can be recharged intermittently , are a suitable climate-friendly alternative to diesel propulsion on non-electrified or partially electrified lines . The trains should be able to be quickly recharged at charging points in stations, depots, or on overhead line sections. The charging processes should place as little strain on the existing power grid as possible.
So -called second-use batteries in stationary storage systems could also balance and buffer peak loads at charging points. These are batteries that no longer have their full capacity due to aging. While they are no longer suitable for use in vehicles, they can be used, for example, as intermediate storage in charging infrastructure.
The Federal of Transport is supporting the project with € million
