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Mobile robot in action: Mesh-up during the Automatica 2025 in Munich (Source: Messe München GmbH)
An exclusive interview with Constantin Enke from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) about standardized interfaces and when and for whom the use of VDA 5050 is worthwhile.
The battery-operated "Stein link" shuttle transports a dialysis filter on the aluminum track profile. (Image source: Stein Automation)
Stein Automation GmbH & Co. KG has had its intelligent shuttle system “Stein link” classified for cleanrooms up to ISO Class 5. This makes the system suitable for production environments...
Logimat remains in Stuttgart, contract extended until 2031. (Source: Messe Stuttgart)
Euroexpo Messe- und Kongress-GmbH and Messe Stuttgart have extended their long-standing partnership for another five years. As a result, Logimat will remain at the Stuttgart location until...
Pre-assembled "SSI Piece Picking" solution for automated consolidation of pre-picked items during the integration phase. (Image source: SSI Schäfer)
Würth Industrie Service has further automated the picking process in its logistics center in Bad Mergentheim. To do this, SSI Schäfer integrated the fully automatic robotic solution "SSI...
Model-based simulation of a logistics environment: Sensor concepts, antenna design, and expected radar performance can be virtually evaluated even before hardware development. (Source: Symeo GmbH)
Automotive radar cannot be easily transferred to industrial applications. Symeo therefore relies on simulation, practical tests, and subsequent system design.
At the Ahaus location of the Pietsch Group, the central warehouse is situated with cross-connections to all other locations of the corporate group. (Image source: Kurt Pietsch GmbH & Co. KG)
„Prostore“ mit Autostore-Anbindung beim HLSK-Großhändler Pietsch in Ahaus
The company motto of the Pietsch Group, headquartered in Ahaus in the Münsterland region, is "Grow or Go," or WOW for short. To live up to this guiding principle, the wholesaler for sanitary...
Collage/symbolic image: Mobile robots differ not only in their design but also in navigation, control, and the degree of autonomous decision-making. (Source Filics/top left, DS Automation/top right, HIT Hafen- und Industrietechnik/bottom left, Vahle/bottom right)
A study by the Technical University of Dortmund shows which characteristics professionals attribute to the various mobile robots and where the boundaries remain blurred.
At the Parchtitz location on Rügen, Rügen C&C is expanding its logistics with an automated deep-freeze warehouse. (Image source: Food wholesale delivery Rügen C&C)
With the construction of a new automated cold storage facility, Rügen C&C Warenhandels GmbH is making a clear statement for a more reliable and efficient supply to the local gastronomy at...
A total of 41 young trainees are starting their apprenticeships or dual studies at the various locations of the IFM Group at the beginning of August and the beginning of September. (Image source: IFM Electronic GmbH)
Starting an apprenticeship or dual study program is a special moment—full of anticipation, new impressions, and exciting challenges. Exactly this step is being taken by a total of 41 young...
Pivot-mounted bolts enable the trolley construction from RK Rose+Krieger to achieve a smooth travel movement even in suspended railway curves. (Source: RK Rose+Krieger)
RK Rose+Krieger adapts tube connectors through machining to meet the requirements of a trolley construction. The solution is designed for loads weighing up to 30 kilograms.
Eight new trainees have started their professional careers at Sievert Logistik in 2026. (Image source: Sievert Logistik)
Sievert Logistik SE welcomed eight new young talents at their locations at the start of the 2026 training year. They are beginning their careers in the professions of freight forwarding and...
Together, Skechers and Knapp are realizing a next-generation distribution center in Liège, which is set to establish new standards in European shoe logistics. (Image source: Skechers)
The company Skechers is investing in a new highly automated European distribution center in Liège, Belgium. For the intralogistics of the new facility, the global lifestyle and performance...
Locus Array combines robotics, AI-driven orchestration, and advanced gripping technology to automate increasingly complex picking and fulfillment tasks. (Source: Locus Robotics)
More than eight billion order-picking operations form a data basis for the further development of the systems, according to the company. The provider aims to extend automation beyond...
The fiber optic cables "Reeltect Fiber" and "Festoontec Fiber" from TKD Kabel's portfolio are designed for mechanically demanding applications. (Source: TKD Kabel GmbH)
Drum operation or cable trolleys pose different requirements on moving cables. TKD Kabel offers two fiber optic product families with different bending radii for this purpose.
In Duisburg, Kerem Degirmenci, Aaron Jakubowski, Justin Kreymann, Nick-Stefan Didovets, Marci Kleine Vogelpoth, Brayn Wermuth, and Kristin Rittkowski are starting their training. (Image source: Greiwing)
The Greiwing Logistics Group GmbH & Co. KG has taken on a total of 16 new trainees at several locations in Germany for the 2026 training year. At the same time, 19 young professionals have...
From left to right: Kerk Wichmann, Vice President Corporate Strategy Jungheinrich & Managing Director Uplift Ventures; Christina Hammes, Managing Director Uplift Ventures; Maike Steding, Venture Clienting & Operations Lead Uplift Ventures and Christian Noske, General Partner Uplift Ventures Fund. (Source: Jungheinrich AG)
With an independently operating venture capital fund, Uplift Ventures is expanding its activities. The focus is on four technology sectors and investments on multiple continents.
Gruma warmly welcomes its 25 new apprentices at the home location of Friedberg-Derching (Image source: Alicia Werner)
Gruma has started the training year 2026 with 25 new trainees. The young professionals are spread across five vocational training programs and several locations of the corporate group. After...
Goods inbound and outbound hall of the automated high-bay warehouse of Dunapack Straßwalchen (Image source: Hörmann Intralogistics)
The company Hörmann Intralogistics completed and handed over a two-aisle high-bay warehouse for Dunapack Packaging Straßwalchen as scheduled on June 15, 2026. The automatic corrugated...
As of September 1st, Craiss has welcomed a total of five new trainees, including three prospective freight forwarding and logistics services clerks, one future warehouse specialist, and one aspiring IT specialist for system integration. (Image source: Craiss)
Five new trainees have been supporting Craiss Generation Logistics GmbH & Co. KG since September 1. The new recruits include three prospective freight forwarding and logistics service clerks...
Storage (right) and picking (left) are expected to be automated at the Japanese sporting goods manufacturer Yonex from August 2027 thanks to shuttle and racking technology and software from Advasolutions. (Image source: Advasolutions)
The Yonex GmbH is automating its logistics at the Willich location and is relying on technology from the automation provider Advasolutions. The sports equipment manufacturer awarded the...
The "Nexo Pro" torso-bending exoskeleton from Schmalz facilitates order picking and relieves strain from frequent bending and lifting of various goods. (Source: J. Schmalz GmbH)
No battery and no external power supply: The "Nexo Pro" uses a mechanical spring system to assist with bending and lifting movements and is designed, among other things, for warehouse...
The Alfred Schuon Group welcomed the new class of trainees at their logistics site "Wildberg II". (Image source: Schuon)
The Alfred Schuon Group welcomes nine new trainees. At the logistics service provider in Haiterbach, a warehouse logistics specialist, two office management clerks, a freight forwarding and...
For plant modernizations, Heitec evaluates planned changes and creates risk assessments as well as safety concepts. (Image source: Heitec)
From October 14 to 15, Heitec AG intends to present its offerings for retrofit and modernization of existing facilities at Maintenance 2026 in Munich. In addition to the modernization of...
Autonomous mobile robots move the load units within a static shelving system and can access the stored containers system-wide. (Source: SSI Schäfer)
With up to triple-deep storage and modularly expandable robotics, SSI Schäfer aims for high utilization of existing storage spaces. According to the provider, in specific applications, up to...
41 young professionals are starting the new training year at the L.I.T. Group. After the joint introduction in Brake, they will be distributed across 18 locations of the logistics company. (Image source: L.I.T.)
The training year at the L.I.T. Group begins with 41 new junior employees. Almost half of the career starters are beginning training as clerks for forwarding and logistics services. The new...
Jan Krott (left) and Michael Blass (right) at the contract signing for the acquisition of Krott Electronic GmbH by Igus. By pooling their expertise, the range of customized system solutions is expected to be further expanded. (Image source: Igus SE & Co. KG)
Whether shore power supply for ships or charging infrastructure for heavy vehicles and machinery: Robust systems are in demand that reliably transmit high power and are simultaneously...
The new ETV 4i is available with load capacities from 1.4 to 2.5 tons and is designed for use in high-bay warehouses. (Source: Jungheinrich AG)
Jungheinrich equips its new reach truck as standard with functions for faster lifting, lowering, and extending. The compact vehicle is designed for lift heights of up to 14 meters.
58 young adults began their training or dual studies at Still on September 1, 2026. They were warmly welcomed at the traditional "Welcome Day" at the company's headquarters in Hamburg and were welcomed into the STILL family. (Image source: Still)
58 young adults began their vocational training or dual studies at Still on September 1, 2026. The young professionals are starting either at the company headquarters in Hamburg or at one of...
Frank Soudan, the new Senior Sales Director at Manhattan Associates, has over 20 years of experience in selling software solutions for the supply chain. (Source: Manhattan Associates)
With Frank Soudan, the provider fills a leadership position for several European regions anew. His responsibilities include revenue growth and further expansion of business activities.
The "Leo" roller series from Torwegge is made of glass fiber reinforced plastic and galvanized metal elements, combining high load capacity with robustness. (Image source: Torwegge)
Torwegge is expanding its range of components for material flow with the "Leo" roller. According to the company, the tread made of glass fiber-reinforced polyurethane is low-noise and gentle...