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Not «breath-» but wireless
Bluepath Robotics, an internal innovation project at the Ford subsidiary Otosan, which was spun off at the end of 2023, develops and produces autonomous mobile robots for a wide range of intralogistics applications. Now, Wiferion enables the inductive power supply of the AMRs.
Electric monorail system for Quark & Co
NÖM produces a wide range of dairy products, yogurt, butter, and curd cheese from approximately 450 million kg of milk from 2,200 farmers in the region build a fully automated shipping warehouse with comprehensive conveyor technology for 26,000 pallet spaces.
The fire is left without air
The fire protection specialists of the Wagner Group have been honored with the "GIT Safety Award 2026" for their "OxyReduct F-Line." The system expands the OxyReduct process with H2- based fuel cell technology, which simultaneously ensures emission-free energy supply.
Temperature-controlled at the motorway junction
Movianto, a logistics service provider specializing in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, is setting up a new cold storage facility in Wiesloch-Walldorf this month. A photovoltaic system there produces approximately 3,100 MWh per year, more electricity than the site consumes.
Fusion reactor in creep mode
Despite all the political turmoil currently shaking the world, work on the ITER fusion reactor, in which countless nations are involved, continues – much like on the ISS. Recently, another of the 15-meter-high segments for the future plasma chamber was delivered by heavy-duty transport.
Nonstop strapping
Mosca offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated end-of-line systems for transport packaging, strapping machines, stretch wrappers, and associated consumables. Strapping made from materials such as PP and PET is produced with increasing recycled content.
Dynamic open-plan area
Relocations often involve considerable effort. Furniture needs to be transported, boxes packed, and unwanted items disposed of. The company " Optimal Umzug " from Lachen, Canton of Schwyz, offers services tailored to the greater Zurich area.
Optio L-Series updated
Developed with the user in mind, the completely redesigned generation of low-level order pickers in the Optio L series from TMHE sets new standards. Increased platform lifting heights, low entry, and versatile model variants for loads up to 2.5 t make these devices highly sought-after helpers.
Cold chain in transition: Ambitious goals
Temperature-controlled logistics is facing an energy revolution: battery-electric trucks, long-range hydrogen vehicles, and cryogenic cooling with nitrogen are transforming the industry. Enough "material" for the SVTL to discuss future processes and alternatives at Galliker in Altishofen.
DLR expands drone defense
While Russian drones have long been surveying German bases and critical infrastructures as potential targets for their “ asymmetric warfare ” a project called CUSTODIAN (Counter-UAS Technologies for Detection, Interception and Neutralization) is now slowly gaining momentum at the DLR.
Not «breath-» but wireless
Not «breath-» but wireless
Bluepath Robotics, an internal innovation project at the Ford subsidiary Otosan, which was spun off at the end of 2023, develops and produces autonomous mobile robots for a wide range of intralogistics applications. Now, Wiferion enables the inductive power supply of the AMRs.
The portfolio currently includes more than ten different AGV and AMR models in three main types: tailored to customer needs in the areas of Payloads range from 100 kg to an astonishing 18.5 t.
Custom Mobile Robots
In addition to standard solutions, Bluepath Robotics also offers customized AMRs – a successful concept: The company opened a new office in the USA in 2025. Bluepath Robotics already serves customers in the automotive sector worldwide. The performance of autonomous systems depends crucially on their power supply. This poses a key challenge, especially for undercarriage robots, which Bluepath Robotics prefers to use in intensive applications with high uptime requirements.
From the perspective of a Bluepath robot...
In environments where AMRs operate continuously and must be ready for use at all times, extended downtimes for charging have economic consequences. Conventional charging methods using physical contact points such as plug-in connections or sliding contacts were not an option for Bluepath Robotics, as they not only lead to unwanted downtime but can also cause increased maintenance costs due to mechanical wear. Furthermore, they have the disadvantage of hindering the flexible use of robots by requiring separate charging zones , thus limiting the overall productivity and availability of the fleet.
Inductive advantage
"Our robots are often in operation around the clock and require a continuous power supply . Therefore, we needed a solution that ensures maximum availability, minimizes human intervention, and is easy to implement and maintain," explains Fehim Duzgun, CCO of Bluepath Robotics.
After intensive evaluation of various solutions, Bluepath Robotics opted for the etaLINK3000 inductive charging system from Wiferion – a PULS brand. This technology enables contactless in-process charging during short stops. The result: continuous 24/7 operation of the AMRs without charging breaks.
Already widely used. Photos: Wiferion
For CCO Fehim Duzgun, the easy integration of etaLINK3000 was also a decisive factor: "The Wiferion technology is not only fully compatible with our AMRs, but also with existing warehouse and logistics systems, as well as the existing IT infrastructure. The reduction in human intervention in battery management and the significantly increased availability of the robot fleets have been very positively received by our customers. Overall, this allows us to significantly increase the added value of our solutions."
Fast energy absorption
The charging pads can be accessed omnidirectionally, i.e., from all directions. This enables flexible and rapid energy absorption without restricting vehicle navigation or requiring additional positioning sensors. An additional advantage is the high energy transfer efficiency of up to 93% – as confirmed by the International Forklift of the Year Award, this significantly reduces energy consumption and thus sustainably lowers the operating costs of the entire AMR fleet.
Obvious principle
The inductive charging pads can be easily integrated into existing production or logistics environments at strategically convenient locations—on walls, on the floor, along driveways , or at loading and unloading stations. Unlike line-based induction systems, no extensive structural work is required. Furthermore, the charging points only operate when they are actually needed.
Wiferion as part of Puls GmbH
Since its acquisition, Wiferion has been a business unit of Puls GmbH, the leading manufacturer of DIN rail power supplies and field power supplies (FIEPOS). The etaLINK series eliminates downtime and, according to the company, sustainably increases fleet efficiency by up to 32%. Puls manufactures all products in its own factories in Chomutov, Czech Republic, Suzhou, China, and Drebach, Germany.
Puls GmbH, founded in Munich in 1980 by Bernhard Erdl, employs around 1,500 people worldwide.
