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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.
Hydrogen fleet in the heather
Hydrogen fleet in the heather
Photo: Siemens Mobility
Seven Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains, built by Siemens in Krefeld, are now completing their first kilometers on a test track in Wegberg-Wildenrath. Accompanied by extensive testing, they will be gradually put into operation.
The two-car hydrogen trains will operate on the Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) network. Following testing of basic electrical and mechanical functions at the Krefeld plant, more in-depth tests are now being conducted at the Wegberg-Wildenrath testing and validation center. These include electromagnetic compatibility and brake tests, which are necessary for vehicle certification and operational stability. Final approval by the relevant authorities, such as the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) and the German Federal Railway Authority (EBA), will only be granted after successful completion of these tests. Starting in mid-2024, NEB's train drivers will also receive their training in Wegberg-Wildenrath. "Thanks to its long range, rapid acceleration, and state-of-the-art technology, the Mireo Plus H will set new standards for emission-free rail transport in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region," says Albrecht Neumann, CEO of Siemens Mobility Rolling Stock. "We are pleased that we are on schedule," adds Detlef Bröcker, Managing Director of Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn.
This is the first series order for a train fleet powered by hydrogen technology. Progress is also being made on an order for 31 Mireo Plus B trains for the East Brandenburg network: the first battery-powered train is scheduled to leave the Siemens plant in Krefeld in the new year and will also be transferred to the test center
The use of hydrogen vehicles on the Heidekrautbahn railway is part of a scientifically supported pilot project funded by the federal government and the states of Berlin and Brandenburg to build a regional, sustainable hydrogen infrastructure, which also includes a hybrid power plant and a refueling station.
All train operations on the RB27 line will be powered exclusively by green energy – generated from renewable sources and regionally. The switch from diesel to hydrogen on the Heidekrautbahn line will reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 3 million kg annually and save 1.1 million liters of diesel.
