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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.
Not completely far-fetched
Not completely far-fetched
N. Andersen
The so-called "net zero" in greenhouse gas emissions is an important goal – but according to a joint assessment by the Swiss Empa and the German Öko-Institut, it is not sufficient to achieve climate targets. CO2 capture technologies – and solutions like "Carbfix" – are urgently needed.
The TA-Swiss Foundation, which, according to the Federal Research Promotion Act (FIFG), is with assessing the future viability of new technologies as well as their opportunities and risks, has given high priority "Opportunities and Risks of Methods for Removing and Storing CO2 from the Atmosphere" in a study . The researchers agree that Switzerland, too, is dependent on the use of so-called negative emission technologies (NETs) .
NET processes are intended to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and store it long-term. An examination of the five most relevant technologies for Switzerland quickly revealed that there is no silver bullet for CO2 removal – a Swiss-specific mix needed
Photos: Carbfix
To offset unavoidable residual emissions, are "an indispensable addition," but at the same time "nothing more than that," the study states . They are certainly not suitable to ambitious CO2 reduction measures . is not large enough, and their application is still associated with excessively high costs and too many uncertainties. To achieve climate targets, are : primarily, reducing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted, and additionally, CO2 removal processes combined with greenhouse gas sinks for the remaining emissions.
As , the carbon dioxide delivered by ship from Switzerland to the Carbfix site in Helguvík, Iceland, began. The plant there has an annual capture capacity of 3000 t CO2 and 1000 t hydrogen sulfide ( H2S ) .
For mobility and transport, means that different , and the most suitable ones for each , should be used . The decisive factor is not the type of drive system, but solely that the chosen concept relies on renewable energies – for example, the use of biogas and LBG/bio-LNG.
Empa Director P. Richner
CO2 than comparable diesel trucks . When running on Swiss biogas, they operate almost CO2 - neutrally. Even with conventional LNG, significant amounts of greenhouse gas emissions can be avoided. CNG, which is liquefied through cooling, burns considerably cleaner and produces 15 percent less CO2 , 35 percent less nitrogen oxides, and even 95 percent less particulate matter than diesel. In the mobility sector, CNG and LNG vehicles could therefore make a significant contribution to achieving net-zero emissions thanks to a reliable technology that has been proven over many years.
Even if this drive technology is based on combustion engines. "What is the case for both biogas and the use of LBG/Bio-LNG .
“A complete replacement of fossil fuels is necessary,” stated Peter Richner, Deputy Director of Empa, in an interview. He added that this transition must happen as quickly as possible to keep the damage caused by global warming within manageable limits.
Unfortunately, much regarding the use of NET technologies, which CO2 from the atmosphere and store it long-term. Some of the methods are clearly still untested in practice, technically complex, expensive, or not yet suitable for large-scale deployment. This is also demonstrated by the TA-Swiss study. However, avoiding emissions today is definitely more cost-effective than removing CO2 from the air later .
Photo: Refuelery
Incidentally, the world's second-largest liquefaction plant for biofuels and synthetic fuels is currently under construction in Burghaun near Fulda, in the heart of Germany. It is being built by Reefuelery GmbH and, upon completion, is expected to supply a considerable quantity of climate-neutral fuel for heavy goods and freight transport. According to official information, the plant will have a capacity of 180 tons of bio-LNG per day.
Jürg A. Stettler / LI klk.
The TA Swiss study as a PDF
