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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 at Lenzburg Castle on May 8th will address, 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.
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.
ePower for the on-board equipment
ePower for the on-board equipment
Electrically powered vehicles are increasingly being used in the commercial vehicle sector. But what about tippers, pumps, lifts, and other onboard work equipment? ZF and Mercedes-Benz Trucks are launching their integrated eWorX system these days.
ZF's all-in-one solution offers vehicle and body manufacturers the opportunity to continue operating a wide variety of implements, such as mixers or cranes, in electric commercial vehicles with zero local emissions. ZF has developed two demonstration vehicles in close cooperation with Mercedes-Benz Trucks and body manufacturers Meiller and Palfinger. One eActros was built as a skip loader with Palfinger, and another as a roll-off tipper with Meiller. Both demonstration vehicles will debut on May 30 at the IFAT 2022 trade fair in Munich .
“With eWorX, our electrification portfolio extends far beyond the powertrain,” says Wilhelm Rehm, ZF Board Member responsible for the new Commercial Vehicle Solutions division. eWorX represents an important step in the electric transformation of commercial vehicles. The solution ensures zero local emissions while significantly noise levels, which in turn makes operation in cities and residential areas easier .
The eWorX system installed in the demonstration vehicles features an electric motor with a rated output of 50 kW, an inverter, a control unit with application-specific software, a cooling system, and a hydraulic pump. eWorX acts as an interface between the vehicle and the work equipment and communicates via a connection to the vehicle's CAN bus. The system operates independently of the drive system and is therefore suitable for electric axle drives and central drives. The electric vehicle's traction battery supplies the ZF eWorX system with electrical energy. In turn, the eWorX electric motor drives the hydraulic pump for the work device.
