Other Industrial Trucks

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.

A study by the Technical University of Dortmund shows which characteristics professionals attribute to the various mobile robots and where the boundaries remain blurred.

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 individual robots.

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 43 containers per square meter are possible.

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 flexible in use. To be able to offer customers even more targeted individual system solutions for demanding applications in shore power supply, charging infrastructure, and other specialized industrial sectors in the future, Igus will take over Krott Electronic GmbH on October 1, 2026. The company from Stolberg specializes in customized connection technology for industrial niche applications.

If a pallet is not positioned exactly in its intended spot, its automatic pickup can be time-consuming. A combination of sensors and turntable drive is intended to solve the problem.

Hundreds of installed systems and proprietary navigation software: With Adlatus, Neura secures an existing platform for the expansion of its business with Physical AI.

Adient, an international manufacturer of automotive seats with around 65,000 employees at approximately 200 production sites in 29 countries, has successfully automated the intralogistics in its plant in Torslanda, Sweden. With the automation, Adient has sustainably eliminated a central bottleneck in seat production.

Digital intralogistics solutions can help increase transparency, efficiency, and automation along warehouse logistics processes. The company Bito-Lagertechnik offers solutions that connect different areas of intralogistics – from shelving and containers to in-house transport. Processes such as demand requests, storage, picking, goods transport, and manufacturing operations can thus be digitally supported and partially automated.

Neura Robotics takes over the "Active Shuttle" driverless transport system from Bosch Rexroth effective October 1, 2026. This addition complements the portfolio of Neura Mobile Robots GmbH. According to Neura Robotics, the acquisition is also part of the development of a comprehensive European ecosystem for Physical AI. Within the Neura Group, Neura Mobile Robots consolidates expertise in autonomous intralogistics and driverless transport systems.

From the compact entry-level device to the model for longer transport distances, the new program offers a range. There are differences, among other things, in load capacity, lift height, initial lift, and battery capacity.