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New opportunities with «GreyMatter»
" Fifty Shades of Grey " is a moderately boring movie about teen fantasies concerning first sexual experiences with the opposite sex. " Grey Orange " be more exciting for some: a global provider of AI-powered software for warehouse control and inventory management, whose " GreyMatter " software Dematic now wants to profit from.
Implemented step by step
" Iterative " is the magic word that the southern German supermarket chain V-Markt used to implement the Wamas Core WMS warehouse management system from SSI Schäfer for the smooth supply of its southern German branches. This minimized risks during ongoing operations.
Pallet market under pressure
Circulating in the millions, Euro pallets are an integral part of everyday life in industry, trade, and logistics. However, A and B grade pallets are becoming increasingly scarce, warns the logistics provider Dachser. This has repercussions for costs, planning reliability, and delivery capacity along the entire supply chain.
Air traffic control in the dark
Even after a malfunction was resolved on Wednesday, the screens at Swiss air traffic control remained fixed the technical problem at the
The true cost of fulfilling the order
Materials handling specialist Ferag focuses on a holistic approach to warehousing and the targeted use of technologies to automate defined fulfillment processes in order to improve order processing efficiency. The concept developed by Ferag Solutions is based on a new key performance indicator, " CoOF " (Cost of Order Fulfillment).
Federal Councillor Beat Jans in Rupperswil
The Swiss Logistics by ASFL SVBL training center in Rupperswil recently hosted visits from Federal Councillor Beat Jans, head of the Federal Department of Justice and Police, Jérôme Cosandey, head of the Directorate of Labour at SECO, and Aargau government councillor Dieter Egli.
Even better than lithium-ion
At the world's largest industrial trade fair in Hanover, with 3,000 exhibitors, a young company called BTRY from Dübendorf won a startup award sponsored by the logistics provider Hermes. The founders impressed the judges with an ultra-thin, fully flexible energy storage system that is intended to enable numerous new applications.
Large containers for the «Jaguar»
At Claas in Bad Saulgau, machines for forage harvesting and headers for the forage harvester, which proudly bears the name " Jaguar ," are developed, tested, and manufactured. More staging area was needed at the assembly lines. Bito assisted with the switch to the large SL 86 hoppers.
System change at the drying tower
Automation, as mentioned, doesn't have to be complicated. Even simple, repetitive logistical processes can be carried out automatically with high-lift pallet trucks like the EXV iGo. Forklift manufacturer Still successfully implemented this at DP-Supply, a subsidiary of Deutsche Milchkontor DMK.
«Logistics Townhouse» for the city
It was just one of the numerous presentations at the German Material Flow Congress, which took place in Dortmund these days in parallel with the IFOY Test Camp: It was dedicated to a concept by Carl-Friedrich Rico zu Knyphausen, Managing Director & Co-Founder of Logivalue GmbH in Berlin: A « Retail Town House » for the city center.
Training for drone professionals
Training for drone professionals
Restricted airspace
The commercial use of drones is increasing. With the introduction of the new EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) regulations, the requirements for drone operators have also changed in Switzerland. The TCS offers training courses with professional providers.
Drone training at a company like "Remote Vision," which recently also participated in the Transport CH trade fair at Bernexpo, is based on the latest knowledge. Depending on the flight area and aircraft, there are new certification requirements defined in EU regulations and implemented by the FOCA (Federal Office of Civil Aviation).
Quadcopters and octocopters have numerous applications, including transporting entire pallets and loads of up to 30 kg to mountain huts and construction sites on slopes, eliminating the need for a helicopter. Whether it's solar panels on a hook, food, or even just a case of beer, these tasks are easily accomplished with modern PC-based route planning, coordination with civil aviation authorities, and appropriate training. Operating times vary depending on the cargo weight. Typical ranges are 6 to 7 km. In agriculture, particularly in challenging terrain, these devices provide a better overview and, of course, facilitate the precise application of sprays.
Photo: Remoter Vision
In land surveying, construction site inspections, and the maintenance of critical infrastructure (for example, in the electricity supply sector), UAVs provide valuable assistance. As previously reported, at the recent Transport CH trade fair, a live video feed was demonstrated from a drone that launched from a mobile launch and recharging platform, flying over the transport yard of a logistics service provider in Wil and transmitting its images to a large monitor in Hall 8.
The Touring Club Switzerland (TCS), Training & Events division, in collaboration with Remote Vision GmbH, has adapted and expanded its course offerings to meet future requirements. Two new courses have been developed to implement EASA regulations, providing practical instruction on the subject matter. One course is aimed at pilots flying drones in the "specific" category, while the "Advanced" course includes the A1 and A3 exams. Preparation for the A2 drone exam is also covered, but the actual exam must be taken at the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) in Ittigen.
At Transport CH. Photo: klk.
Depending on the subject area, the courses include purely e-learning, a combination of e-learning and practical instruction, or they are conducted entirely in the classroom at TCS locations. There is also a drone e-learning platform.
During the WEF, for example, extensive flight restrictions were in place in the airspace over Davos. Drone flights were analyzed by various monitoring systems throughout the restricted area and tracked by the police.
On May 23, a full-day course for "Professionals" in Hinwil is aimed at drone users who will be flying in the "Specific" area in the future and therefore require the extended skills for STS-1, STS-2, PDRA and LUC.
