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Another 42 eActros for Lidl OE
In addition to the 14 battery-electric eActros 600 trucks already delivered, Lidl Austria has signed a further framework agreement for 42 electric units, which are scheduled to go into operation by mid-2027. At the same time, Austria's most powerful dedicated truck charging network for the retail sector is being built.
Lightning fast in the high-bay
The AirRob, an automated robotic container system, is designed to climb the shelving wall at lightning speed along two rails The system, developed by Libiao Robotics, was initially installed as a "proof of concept" at the logistics provider Geis in Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
Staffing needs almost halved
The US cooperative Associated Wholesale Grocers keeps 54,600 dry goods, fresh produce, and frozen food items in stock for its 1,100 members using a highly automated, full-range logistics center . The facility is designed for a daily picking capacity of more than 460,000 retail units.
Knowledge transfer in the Seychelles
Natural hazards are increasingly occurring worldwide in the form of floods, landslides, forest fires, storms, earthquakes, and rockfalls. Acute crisis management is required, but so are long-term strategies for transportation routes, where Gasser Felstechnik provides assistance in the Seychelles.
German Design Award for Traigo-i
Following the Red Dot Design Award 2025, Toyota Material Handling's new 48-volt counterbalance forklift, Traigo_i, has now also received the German Design Award 2026 in the Excellent Product Design – Industry category. The focus: the complete integration of lithium-ion technology.
Long-term contracts at SBB Cargo
Numerous SBB Cargo Switzerland transport customers, such as Migros, have signed new single wagonload (EWLV) contracts with terms of up to ten years. New contracts have also reportedly been concluded with fenaco, Stahl Gerlafingen, and the Swiss saltworks.
Cooperation with Capra Robotics
Frei Fördertechnik announces its future collaboration with the Danish robotics specialist Capra. "This expands our portfolio to include mobile robot platforms that bring even greater flexibility and efficiency to production and logistics," says Michael Schüpbach, Head of Automation & Robotics. The AMRs are versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications.
SSI subsidiary continues to consistently rely on SAP
Since 2021, the software specialists at SWAN have been part of the SSI Schäfer Group, responsible for the SAP projects of the globally active intralogistics experts and supporting companies in implementing future-proof solutions – from highly automated distribution centers to integrated production logistics. The course is right.
Arne Sturm will be the new CEO in Hirschthal
Jungheinrich Switzerland will have a new managing director as of January 1, 2026. Arne Sturm will succeed Martin Weber, who is leaving the company after 18 years – eleven of them as managing director – at his own request to pursue new topics and challenges.
Another 50 million for new TGW headquarters
TGW Logistics is currently investing €100 million in expanding its production capacity at its headquarters in Austria. Now, with an expansion of the existing office building at the site, a five-story office building with 14,000 m² of usable space is being constructed for around €50 million, with completion expected by the second half of 2028.
Lightning fast in the high-bay
Lightning fast in the high-bay
The AirRob, an automated robotic container system, is designed to climb the shelving wall at lightning speed along two rails The system, developed by Libiao Robotics, was initially installed as a "proof of concept" at the logistics provider Geis in Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
AirRob is described as a warehouse automation system that uses coordinated, vertically climbing picking robots and floor robots to deliver goods quickly to workstations without major infrastructure changes. AirRob was developed for intensive logistics processes to increase storage capacity and throughput while reducing labor and energy costs.
Pilot project in the Czech Republic
According to the manufacturer, the AirRob sets new standards for scalable goods-to-person automation. The Geis Group, headquartered in Bad Neustadt, Germany, has been active in the Czech Republic since 1991. It offers a wide range of standard and customized transport and logistics solutions. With a network of A project was implemented as a proof-of-concept with the help of Chinese was soon integrated into real-world customer operations.
Transfer to the ground robot
CTPark Ostrava-Poruba is located in eastern Czechia on the D1 motorway, a major north-south European artery, in a region where labor availability is less of a problem than elsewhere in Europe and beyond. Nevertheless, the proof-of-concept project demonstrated that, in certain cases, speed and accuracy of order processing, as well as high storage density, are just as important as labor shortages to justify investments in automated warehouse systems.
Proven effective in narrow passageways
AirRob offers vertical movement in standard racking systems and fast, precise handling in narrow aisles (850 mm). With its ability to pick hundreds of items per hour, AirRob impressed Pavel Křížek, Logistics Director at Geis, during an initial test run in a nearby warehouse in Skladon: “We know that the capacity of logistics space is not unlimited. That’s why we were looking for a solution that could operate independently even in extremely narrow aisles and simultaneously serve racks up to eight meters high. This allows us to free up some of our storage capacity and avoids the need to immediately construct additional buildings . ”
Photos: Libiao / MacLeod
The first few days have shown that the robot works very well. " It's precise and fast," says Petra Tylová, Head of Distribution and Logistics at Sluno, Libiao's local intralogistics partner. She adds , "Since we demonstrated the advantages of AirRob in Skladon at the end of last year, demand has been enormous."
Interesting combination
As the first and original system to combine rack-climbing robots with a fleet of floor robots, AirRob could be a groundbreaking robotic solution. It can be easily installed between existing racks with minimal structural modifications and places no additional demands on load-bearing capacity or floor space. Therefore, it is ideally suited for retrofitting in warehouses where capacity and dimensions are limited.
A showcase solution for robots that be used with a fleet of the proven "Mini Yellow" floor robots a significant milestone for Libiao in Europe. Thousands of Libiao's yellow mini floor robots are already in operation around the clock in warehouses and parcel centers across Europe.
“This project in the Czech Republic shows, however, that in times of labor shortages and rising storage costs per square meter, customers are looking for further ways to use their existing warehouse space competitively and efficiently.”
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