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Automated vehicles will soon receive “walking maps
Anyone who wants to successfully automate processes in the warehouse needs large amounts of data about the existing infrastructure. How this information can be obtained more easily and possibly even standardized is […]

HOVMAND: WHAT EXACTLY IS LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND WHAT TASKS CAN IT HANDLE?
What does lifting equipment have to do with work processes? Smart lifting tools can do more than just make physical work easier. The article looks at the opportunities for using industrial lifting […]

Fezer wall-mounted travelling crane
The Fezer wall-mounted travelling crane is the ideal companion for more production area due to space saving wall mounting. The steel profile of our powerfull wall-mounted travelling crane can be easily mounted […]

One year JDN mini Food Grade – A review and status quo
On 28.02.2021 the JDN mini Food Grade celebrated its birthday. Here’s a brief review of the successes we’ve celebrated, how satisfied our customers are, and what we’ve learned. Users and partners approached […]

Swisslog brings supply chain automation to vertical farming to reduce costs, increase scalability and promote sustainability
“At Swisslog, we are continually researching and exploring applications where our automation technology could improve efficiencies, drive industries forward and contribute to our society,” said Dr. Christian Baur, CEO of Swisslog. “By […]

Choosing the right printing technology for your inkjet printers: HP vs LX
When it comes to choosing a printing technology for your inkjet printers, there is not right or wrong answer. and thus adapt to the customer’s needs, satisfying quality, regulatory and flexibility standards. Inkjet […]

Insulating material handling at Austrotherm plant uses DS AUTOMOTION AGV system: AGVs help tackle Climate Change
In their production site in Pinkafeld, Austria, Austrotherm produces energy-saving insulating panels. An automatic guided vehicle system from DS AUTOMOTION with four driverless AMADEUS Grip forklifts takes care of the transport, storage […]

Gentle and precise sorting of parcels for recipients across Tatarstan – thanks to Denisort.
The Swiss company Ferag AG has installed a Denisort high-performance sorter at Russian Post’s regional parcel sorting centre in the city of Kazan. The tray system with trays that tilt to either […]

Linde MH awarded: Reach truck and assistance system
Linde Material Handling won two awards in the “materialfluss PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR 2021” readers’ poll: In the industrial trucks category, the Linde R-MATIC reach truck took first place. The access authorization […]

DWF Baustoff-Fachhandel: Warehouse Retro-Fit thanks to OHRA
DWF Baustoff-Fachhandel has been able to significantly increase its available storage capacity thanks to the extension of its warehouse in Berlin-Pankow with pallet and cantilever racks by OHRA. Pallet and cantilever racks […]

Baumann Reaches For Innovation
Baumann is delighted to announce new improvements to our 120-volt ELX Series, including additional reach capability which could dramatically increase customer storage capacity. The 2021 ELX will feature 150mm of outreach beyond […]

Ferag: Denisort improves efficiency in fashion distribution
A highly efficient Denisort sorting line built by Swiss company Ferag AG has been installed at the new MyBox Logistics distribution centre in Kielce, Poland. The modular system, which is tuned for […]

Piab is evolving – A brand new customer-centric website launched in March
Piab’s new website is the result of multiple interviews with colleagues and customers around the globe. The new piab.com was created to address the insights gathered from these interviews as well as […]

Designed for a perfect fit: Vehicle transporter transports prototypes safely from A to B
When it comes to the in-house transport of pre-production series in the automotive industry – also known as prototypes – the focus is on two aspects: camouflage and safety. With its newly […]

New STAHL CraneSystems® STF electric chain hoist designed for stepless lifting and positioning applications
Providing best-in-class safety and precision control, the new STAHL CraneSystems® STF electric chain hoist from Columbus McKinnon is specially designed for stepless lifting and positioning applications. Columbus McKinnon is a leading designer […]