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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.
Migros debut at CES in Las Vegas
Migros debut at CES in Las Vegas
Forecast tool for truck emissions: With the program «CO₂ Insights», developed jointly with EMPA and ETH, Migros aims to analyze the CO₂ emissions emitted by its truck transports coming
Online geodata and navigation provider its new commercial fleet analysis tool in Las Vegas designed to predict emissions per route, taking into account factors such as vehicle and fuel type, traffic conditions, and road and terrain characteristics, including curves, inclines, and declines . The software will also be able to recommend the most suitable commercial vehicle with the most appropriate engine (diesel, electric, biogas, or hydrogen) to minimize environmental impact . This the company supports the transition to a carbon-neutral commercial fleet.
CO₂ Insights was under the name M Opex Tower by Migros and EMPA as a strategic partner, as well as the Research Institute for Materials Science and Technology of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) .
Migros has already used the tool to analyze the environmental impact of its own fleet in order to accelerate the transition from diesel vehicles to alternative fuels such as biogas, electricity, and hydrogen . The CO₂ analysis tool was on a routing API from HERE, which allows fleet managers to provide navigation routes that also take into account legal and physical restrictions as well as an adapted road hierarchy and topology.
Migros screenshot
CO₂ Insights has been by the climate protection foundation "myclimate" with the aim of calculating and offsetting emissions. For offsetting , the CO₂ calculation takes into account energy consumption for transport (tank-to-wheel) and emissions from fuel production (well-to-tank). It also considers indirect emissions from vehicle manufacturing, maintenance, and disposal, as well as emissions generated during the construction of the infrastructure used by the vehicle. The method is certified according to DIN EN 16258 and ISO 14040.
“The tool we have newly developed will help us achieve our goal of our CO₂ emissions from road transport by 70% by 2030, thereby solidifying our position as one of the most sustainable retailers worldwide,” says Rainer Deutschmann, Director of Security & Traffic at the Federation of Migros Cooperatives. “With its extensive network in the transport and logistics sector, HERE Technologies is the right partner to enable other companies to benefit from our innovation as well.”
“We not only offer our customers the fastest and shortest routes, but are now also able to predict the amount of CO₂ produced by a specific type of commercial vehicle on a particular route. We can even determine which combination of truck model and fuel is the least harmful to the environment. We are proud that our road attributes provide CO₂ insights to support the development of carbon-neutral fleets. This is an important contribution to helping the EU achieve its climate neutrality targets by 2050,” says Jørgen Behrens, Chief Product Officer at HERE Technologies.
Zurich main train station. Photo: SBB
HERE is offering its CO₂ Insights tool free of charge to existing fleet operators for evaluation purposes until March 31, 2022, and is currently expanding of are available. Just in time for the start of today's Consumer Electronics Show, Indoor Map" program is being launched as a navigation solutions of well-known intralogistics providers: The offering includes custom mapping, 2D/3D indoor routing, and indoor positioning services, which, according to the manufacturer, also support use cases for augmented reality and asset tracking.
A prominent application example is a digital twin, created in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) as a model for Zurich's main train station. As a proof of concept, an augmented reality- based navigation system was also installed, helping users navigate the station more quickly . Thanks to sensor fusion algorithms, positioning works even when GPS is not used, relying instead on sensors in smartphones and the available Bluetooth Low Energy/WiFi infrastructure.
If a customer requests a high-resolution 3D interior map of their building for digital twin models and other applications, can create one within a few days. Customers can submit their building data in various formats such as PDF, CAD, and 3D LiDAR point clouds. "We are very impressed by the accuracy and reliability of this technology," said Bruno Mario Lochbrunner, Mobility Intrapreneur at SBB.
