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“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.
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.
Sensor array for the truck
Sensor array for the truck
Between logistics centers – from “hub to hub” – assistance systems already contribute to safety. Continental is now presenting a multi-sensor system that is essentially “placed” over the truck cab, and all components – lidar, radar, cameras – are pre-calibrated and coordinated with each other.
The multi-sensor system, also known as the Continental Sensor Array, can be mounted above the windshield on the vehicle and, as a complete solution, prepares fleets for higher levels of automation such as Level 4 and a larger number of different sensors, which can thus be installed intelligently, quickly, and safely. Claudia Fründt, Head of the Autonomous Mobility business unit at Continental, explains: “We see great potential in automated and ultimately autonomous driving in the commercial vehicle sector (...). Complex sensor systems are needed for comprehensive environmental perception. Our solution offers straightforward installation and calibration of multi-sensor systems in a single, compact module.”
Photos: Continental.
Continental offers everything from a single source: sensors, central control units, calibration of the individual sensors with each other, and calibration of the complete solution during installation on the vehicle. Andree Hohm, Head of the "Driverless" segment, explains: "The effort required for the final calibration of the sensor solution during installation, the effort for mounting the sensor systems themselves, and, last but not least, for vehicle maintenance is significantly reduced. Looking ahead, this means that when trucks are driving autonomously and operating around the clock on the road, our sensor array can be easily replaced for maintenance work, for example. This avoids costly downtime." Furthermore, the electronic architecture and wiring harness in the commercial vehicle are significantly streamlined, and future updates can be implemented quickly.
