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Kion and Siemens together in a parallel universe
Kion will be the first company in Europe to use Siemens' new simulation software " Digital Twin Composer " , thereby also seeking a degree of independence from the US market, where NVIDIA has so far been the dominant solution for merging the digital and real worlds in smart warehouses.
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 will take place on May 8th Lenzburg Castle and , 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.
Mars mission slightly delayed
Mars mission slightly delayed
Photo: GW
Because the Negev resembles Mars, experiments and procedures for the future exploration of the red planet can be tested there in a particularly realistic environment. The 2020 events had to cancelled . These days, Gebrüder Weiss can finally begin preparations for transporting the equipment to the Israeli desert.
Amadee-20 is the official name of the 13th Mars simulation, which will be conducted between October 4th and 31st by the Austrian Space Forum (ÖWF) together with international research partners from Austria, Germany, France, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the USA. On-site, six specially trained analog astronauts from the ÖWF will perform the simulation using a complex spacesuit simulator. They will be supported by a responsible for the medical monitoring of the field crew .
Gebrüder Weiss is handling the transfer of the equipment and 16 international experiments, which must prove their practicality, in two sea freight containers.
To organize the transport, the logistics provider deliberately involved its junior staff. Four trainees, under supervision, are handling all related tasks, including customs clearance and the transport of the mission equipment. They regularly share personal insights into this extraordinary project on social media using the hashtag #marsmonday .
View of the Ramon crater. Photo: Koch
The test site is located in the Ramon Crater, the largest erosion crater in the Negev Desert in southern Israel. The area is geologically diverse: from sandy sedimentary structures that have been eroded for 70 million years to volcanic cones that are only a few thousand years old. This part of the Negev Desert is the northernmost extension of the East African Rift Valley, which begins in Kenya.
Photo: Austrian Space Forum
The test site could be compared to Vallis Marineris on Mars. The nearest settlement is Mitzpe Ramon. Typical temperatures expected in November range from 10 to 20°C, with a low probability of precipitation.
Short-term flash floods of catastrophic proportions cannot be ruled out: Water level gauge in the central Negev. Photo: Koch
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