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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 " once again relied on saws and storage systems from the Rhine Valley in Kansas City.
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.
With royal blessing
With royal blessing
Not a battery-powered train the size of a model railway circling the Christmas tree, but seven real Mireo Plus B trains from Siemens: King Frederik of Denmark today inaugurated the trains that will replace the old diesel fleet in West Jutland and provide quiet, emission-free rail transport there.
For Siemens Mobility and the Danish operator Midtjyske Jernbaner, this is a historic milestone representing Denmark's green transformation. The two-car Mireo Plus B multiple units offer 127 seats, a top speed of 140 km/h, and a battery-powered range of approximately 80 km. They feature a battery-hybrid drive system and can be charged via the 25 kV overhead line on electrified sections. On non-electrified lines, the batteries supply the power for propulsion, enabling completely CO₂-emission and quiet operation.
King Frederik gives the starting signal
The battery-powered trains will now enter passenger service on the Holstebro–Skjern and Vemb–Lemvig–Thyborøn lines . Their deployment is considered a significant step in Denmark's efforts to decarbonize public transport. For Midtjyske Jernbaner, this fulfills its ambitious goal of becoming "the greenest railway in the country."
Photos: Siemens Mobility
The new trains offer commuters and families in West Jutland a significantly improved travel experience with modern amenities, more frequent service, and increased capacity. "It's not only the first time our battery-powered trains have operated outside of Germany," says Thomas Graetz, Head of Commuter and Regional Trains at Siemens Mobility, "it also demonstrates how our technology offers a sustainable and efficient solution for non-electrified lines."
"The greenest railway in the country"
“When we decided six years ago to replace our diesel trains with more climate-friendly alternatives, we knew very little about the technology. (...) Today we are proud of it,” says Martha Vrist, CEO of Midtjyske Jernbaner.
The fleet for Midtjyske Jernbaner offers modern features such as Wi-Fi and passenger information systems, increased comfort, and higher capacity. The trains are lightweight, energy-efficient, and constructed from sustainable materials. The 2022 order was the first for Mireo Plus B trains outside of Germany, where the Mireo platform is already successfully operating with over 295 trains.
