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800 visitors at the test camp
Many participants of the test camp also took the opportunity to attend the 33rd Material Flow Congress – held for the first time in Dortmund – under the direction of Professor Johannes Fottner. A total of around 800 visitors came to Dortmund's Westfalenhalle to view approximately 100 innovations.
With my back against the wall
The shift to rail freight through the Alps has suffered significant setbacks recently. According to BLS Cargo, the main culprits are the dilapidated German infrastructure and the numerous line closures and construction sites along the north-south corridor. This is also impacting personnel policies.
Kion and Siemens together in a parallel universe
Kion will be the first company in Europe to use Siemens' new simulation software " Digital Twin Composer " , thereby also seeking a degree of independence from the US market, where NVIDIA has so far been the dominant solution for merging the digital and real worlds in smart warehouses.
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 Intralogistics and Forklift of the Year (IFOY) Award, the preliminary certificates for 2026 were presented 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 will take place on May 8th Lenzburg Castle and , 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.
Scrap as a beacon of hope
Scrap as a beacon of hope
Rolling mill
While others in the fiercely competitive industry are once again suffering billions in losses and fearing for jobs, the Swiss Steel Group, winner of the German (!) Sustainability Award 2023, is leveraging its lead in "green steel." Based in Düsseldorf and Lucerne, it promotes decarbonization across borders.
The Swiss Steel Group is one of the largest electric steel producers in Europe. Following the motto "Yes, we can!", the group primarily uses recycled steel scrap. This eliminates the high CO₂ emissions of traditional blast furnace processes (which are later used to build, among other things, high-bay warehouses).
The company management says that, in combination with the increased use of renewable energy, the CO₂ balance will be further improved and CO₂ emissions significantly reduced.
CEO F. Koch
Following its win of the 2023 Sustainability Award, the Swiss Steel Group, headquartered in both Lucerne and Düsseldorf, will remain connected to the award through a sponsorship partnership. CEO Frank Koch: "We are convinced that we must actively shape the transformation of the steel industry."
Swiss Steel Group (SSG) has become the first supplier on the market to introduce lead-free free-cutting steel, according to a press release. The steel, designated 11SMn30+BX, which does without the heavy metal sc, meets all requirements for machinability and precision and is an environmentally friendly alternative for industrial production. Furthermore, SSG offers the "Green Steel" option for all its steel grades, featuring a significantly reduced CO₂ footprint, thus enabling customers to achieve their preferred sustainability goals.
Lead-free steel in twin format
Previously, negotiations with scrap metal dealers focused primarily on price. At the Swiss Steel Group, they are fully integrated system partners who are paid for quality and on-time delivery. A five-stage process maturity model ensures continuous improvement of scrap quality. In a joint project with scrap suppliers and several universities, the Swiss Steel Group is developing a digital twin for incoming scrap. This big data project allows the steelworks to identify the exact type of scrap being delivered in advance. According to the company, in Germany, France, and Switzerland, the scrap for the Swiss Steel Group's plants comes predominantly from within a radius of 90 to 100 km. This also minimizes the environmental impact of transportation.
Photos: SSG
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