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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 " once again relied on saws and storage systems from the Rhine Valley in Kansas City.
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.
Idealworks pushes into the US market
Idealworks, part of the Munich-based Agile Robots Group, with more than 1,700 AMRs and AGVs worldwide and one of the pioneers in industrial automation through AI in robot-controlled logistics processes, has founded a US company headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
New chain belt sorting
At LogiMAT, conveyor technology provider Interroll attracted attention with a new chain-belt sorting system developed after the acquisition of Sortteq. Together with MCP Play, this creates a material flow ecosystem that combines single-item transport with intelligent sorting.
Digitally network control centers
Digitally network control centers
, especially at sea, are often distributed across multiple agencies and systems. Marcel Haar, CEO of Frequentis , proposes a shared maritime situational awareness picture. This would also protect supply chains.
Photos: Frequentis
Of course, not entirely altruistically: With cross-industry experience in civil aviation, defense, public safety, shipping, and public transport, Frequentis is further expanding its focus on voice communication in control centers. In times like these, the global corporation with over 2,600 employees sees itself as the market leader in high-tech systems for civil and military air traffic management, police, rescue services, fire departments, rail, and shipping (public safety and transport). Its maritime solutions portfolio ranges from maritime communication systems and GMDSS/SAR and incident management systems to shipping services and coastal surveillance systems.
Identifying threats
Authorities, Haar explains, must identify threats, warn of extreme weather events, and coordinate accidents. To react as early and precisely as possible, they need a reliable overview of the situation. But on the coast, says Marcel Haar, it's not just " one " coast guard at work. Instead, numerous actors are involved – government agencies as well as volunteer organizations. " Responsibilities are shared among several parties, and tasks sometimes overlap. A robust digital infrastructure could connect all those involved and create unified communication . "
M.Haar
The individual data sets that authorities and emergency services need for their daily work are still mostly scattered across different sources. While there is ample availability of weather and water levels, images from drones and helicopters, emergency reports, AIS and radar information, as well as sensor data from buoys and measuring stations, each stakeholder has a different level of knowledge. A common and integrated data platform for all stakeholders is often lacking.
Harmonize communication
Communication should be harmonized. Actors in the maritime sector need common radio standards and digital radio or IP-based communication channels that can be used across different authorities. Authorities also rely on secure and redundant communication channels in crisis situations such as blackouts or widespread disruptions.
