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Over 140 participants from academia and industry attended the "User Forum on Mobile Robotics – AGV Expert Conference" at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML in Dortmund. (Image source: Vinzenz Neugebauer/Fraunhofer IML)
On September 23, 2026, the "User Forum on Mobile Robotics - AGV Symposium" took place at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML in Dortmund. Under the motto "AGV...
In cross-docking, suitable deliveries are assigned to a specific demand and destination already in the goods receipt. (Source: Sysmat)
Bringing goods directly from receipt to the point of use can avoid additional movements. However, not every material flow is suitable for this process.
Lead Schneider Logistics into the future (from left): Authorized signatory Sergius Steblau, Managing Director Steffen Singer and Managing Director Markus Schneider. (Image source: Sandra Grimm/Alfred Schuon Group)
The Alfred Schuon Group has retroactively taken over all shares in Schneider Logistik GmbH as of January 1, 2026. With the acquisition of the company in Geislingen an der Steige, the...
The autonomous low-lift truck navigates according to Jungheinrich without artificial landmarks and independently bypasses detected obstacles. (Source: Jungheinrich)
With a vehicle, Elster is testing automated in-house transport for the first time. According to the provider, the solution requires no structural modifications and can be supplemented with...
Graphic: M2X standardizes the communication between mobile robots and their environment, such as with elevators, gates, charging stations, load transfer stations, and signal systems. (Image source: Sven Franke, TU Dortmund)
With M2X, a public draft for an open specification for communication between mobile robots and infrastructure components is available for the first time. Companies, manufacturers, and...
The innovation lab combines different systems for automated warehouse processes and also serves as a testing environment for future solutions. (Source: Geekplus)
From the "RoboShuttle Hyper" to an automated picking station to the humanoid robot: The provider combines several technologies at one location.
The torso-bending exoskeleton "Nexo Pro" relieves the back muscles during activities involving repeated bending by up to 30 percent. (Image source: J. Schmalz GmbH)
Schmalz presents two solutions for manual handling at the Arbeitsschutz Aktuell in Stuttgart (October 20 to 22, Hall 1, Stand J1.001): the torso-bending exoskeleton "Nexo Pro" and the...
The project partners of Plug and Play at the joint press conference: TGW Logistics aims to intensify the exchange with start-ups as well as technology and industry companies through the new network. (Source: Land OÖ / Mayrhofer)
Through a partnership with Plug and Play, the system integrator aims to accelerate the transfer of artificial intelligence into industrial applications and expand its international...
Automated guided vehicles, autonomous mobile robots, and related technologies are the focal point of the AGV Expo 2026 in Piacenza. (Image source: Mediapoint & Exhibitions)
Mediapoint & Exhibitions has announced the launch of the AGV Expo in Italy for October 2026. The event focuses on Automated Guided Vehicles, autonomous mobile robots, and other technologies...
Looking forward to the next steps (from left to right): Robert W. Friemel, Senior Manager of Corporate Development at Westfleisch, Fabian Bahnsen, Head of Sales at Loopario, and Christian Neekamp, Managing Director of Wetralog, are jointly advancing the digitalization of load carrier management. (Image source: Loopario)
The company Westfleisch is relying on the software solution from the tech company Loopario (formerly Logistikbude) for the digitalization of its load carrier management. The software is...
Alice Kirchheim is already responsible for the research area Planning & Logistics at the Lamarr Institute and will also be a member of the board of directors in the future. (Source: Fraunhofer IML)
Autonomous vehicles, dynamic warehouse processes, and learning systems are at the core of their work. The Director of the Fraunhofer IML is now taking on another role in German research on...
TGW Logistics is developing an automated intralogistics solution for Kave that connects different storage areas with conveyor technology, robotics, and mobile transport solutions. (Image source: Kave)
The Spanish furniture and home decor provider Kave is having its new Fulfillment Center in Tordera near Barcelona automated by TGW Logistics. According to the intralogistics provider, the...
Global Platform Strategy: With "Clark Fusion," a battery solution has been developed that can be used worldwide. (Source: Clark Europe GmbH)
Clark CEO Stefan Budweit spoke exclusively with "Technische Logistik" at their European headquarters in Duisburg about markets and products, as well as the expansion of direct sales.
For efficient and flexible pallet transports, Cummins relies on the autonomous mobile robots "Open Shuttle Fork" from Knapp at its Lindesberg site. (Image source: Knapp/Niederwieser)
Knapp automates pallet handling at the Cummins production site in Lindesberg, Sweden. 15 autonomous mobile robots of the type "Open Shuttle Fork" handle up to 2,000 transport orders daily...
On the Logistics Planning Day at Klinkhammer, practical projects from various companies provide insights into site planning, warehousing concepts, and technical implementation. (Image source: Klinkhammer)
The intralogistics system integrator Klinkhammer Intralogistics is hosting its Logistics Planning Day on November 10 at the DB Museum in Nuremberg. The focus is on the planning of manual to...
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...