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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.
Idealworks pushes into the US market
Idealworks, part of the Munich-based Agile Robots Group, with more than 1,700 AMRs and AGVs worldwide and one of the pioneers in industrial automation through AI in robot-controlled logistics processes, has founded a US company headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
New chain belt sorting
At LogiMAT, conveyor technology provider Interroll attracted attention with a new chain-belt sorting system developed after the acquisition of Sortteq. Together with MCP Play, this creates a material flow ecosystem that combines single-item transport with intelligent sorting.
Digital train radio on the Nile
Digital train radio on the Nile
Billion-dollar contracts in railway technology often generate synergy effects among suppliers. And sometimes, these companies even surpass their country of origin in terms of technological advancements. This is now the case on the Nile, where Kontron was awarded the contract for the GSM-R digital communications network for the Egyptian high-speed rail project.
Kontron will provide the railway radio technology for Siemens Mobility's " Egypt High Speed Rail Project ." This project, marking the beginning of a new era for the railway system in Egypt, Africa, and the Middle East, is one of the IT provider's largest undertakings.
It is part of the new electrified rail network, which, under Siemens' management, will connect 60 cities across the country with a 2,000 km state-of-the-art high-speed rail network.
KontronTransportation will supply the latest railway radio communication technology for the project, fully compliant with International Union of Railways (UIC) standards. This technology is based on a cyber-secured IP technology portfolio, paving the way for the next generation of 5G FRMCS and ensuring a seamless transition from GSM-R/FRMCS.
Photos: Siemens.
Kontron Transportation's GSM-R technology will be deployed on three routes. The first, as previously reported, connects the port cities of Ain Sokhna on the Red Sea with Marsa Matrouh and Alexandria on the Mediterranean. The second runs between Cairo and Abu Simbel, and the third connects Luxor via Safaga with Hurghada.
Kontron Transportation brings extensive GSM-R and FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System) experience, complemented by 15 years of lifecycle management expertise. "We are proud to be part of this project, which will provide 90 percent of all Egyptians with access to safe, clean, and reliable long-distance transportation," says Kontron COO Bernd Eder.
Kontron Transportation is an internationally operating provider of end-to-end communication solutions for mission-critical networks. The company focuses on the efficient and sustainable production, transmission, and processing of voice, data, and video information. Its core product portfolio includes GSM railways, FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System), MCx (Mission-Critical over Public Networks), 4G/5G solutions for public networks, and IIoT solutions with a focus on data processing. Its core customer segment includes railways and public transport companies throughout Europe.
