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Simplifying logistics with AI
More than 350 participants will come together in Dortmund on September 9 and 10, 2025 for the 43rd Future Logistics Congress. This year, everything revolves around artificial intelligence (AI), resilience and sustainability. Speakers from science and business will discuss approaches and provide insights into solutions for forward-looking logistics.
read more...Fraunhofer IML (www.materialfluss.de)
Starting signal for open source: SKALA provides first components
The Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML has published open source components for logistics for the first time as part of the SKALA innovation project.
read more..."AI24 - The Lamarr Conference" (www.materialfluss.de)
Artificial intelligence: research meets application
The "AI24 - The Lamarr Conference", Central Europe's first scientific conference on artificial intelligence (AI) for application, kicked off yesterday in Dortmund. In cooperation with the "Zukunftskongress Logistik - 42nd Dortmunder Gespräche", around 700 participants will focus on current developments and future prospects for AI in various application areas on September 4 and 5.
read more...Interview with Dr. Kerstin Dobers from... (www.materialfluss.de)
"The scope is broadening"
What is the perception of green logistics? What challenges are there? Dr. Kerstin Dobers, Senior Scientist and Deputy Head of Department at Fraunhofer IML, answers these and other questions in an interview.
read more...Research (www.materialfluss.de)
Open Enterprise Labs - cutting-edge research for all
The award-winning Fraunhofer Enterprise Labs are heading for new shores: In "Open Enterprise Labs", several companies can now work on their future together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML.
read more...Pallet Flow or Pallet Shuttle System? (www.materialfluss.de)
The right way to high-density storage
In a study, the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics compared the Pallet Flow System and the semi-automatic Pallet Shuttle System.
read more...Standardization (www.materialfluss.de)
Open standard for electronic transport documents
With the digital consignment note (eCMR), the Open Logistics Foundation aims to create a standard for electronic transport documents. In a European working group, the foundation's founders Dachser, Rhenus and Fraunhofer IML and other members have developed an industry-wide eCMR standard based on open source and blockchain.
read more...Logistics prize (www.materialfluss.de)
Digital twin for general cargo logistics
The winning project at the German Logistics Award 2023 is called "Dachser Future Terminal - innovative digital twin @ILO for high-performance general cargo logistics".
read more...Silicon Economy Continuum (www.materialfluss.de)
Digital "Future Logistics Congress - 40th Dortmund Talks"
The digital "Future Congress Logistics - 40th Dortmund Talks", jointly organized by the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML and the Digital Hub Logistics, will take place from 13 to 15 September 2022.
read more...The highlight at the end of September (www.materialfluss.de)
digital networking days Sustainability - Three days of top program
The five trade media materialfluss, INDUSTRIAL Production, LABO, KUNSTSTOFF MAGAZIN and Baugewerbe have joined forces for the digital networking days Sustainability: from September 27 to 29, more than 30 presentations and workshops will be dedicated to the topic.
read more...Preview digital networking days Sustainability (www.materialfluss.de)
WMS introduction against the background of sustainability
From September 27 to 29, the specialist medium materialfluss will be hosting presentations and workshops on the topic of sustainability in intralogistics and logistics as part of the digital networking days and offering space for networking. On September 29, participants can look forward to a presentation on the introduction of WMS against the background of sustainability from 1 pm.
read more...Prof. Michael Henke receives honorary doctorate from Finland
The Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT, Finland, has awarded Prof. Michael Henke an honorary doctorate.
read more...Innovations for the future of logistics (www.materialfluss.de)
SSI Schäfer founds Enterprise Lab with Fraunhofer IML
In the Enterprise Lab, SSI Schaefer and Fraunhofer IML want to research sustainable, technologically innovative solutions for logistics. The collaboration, which will initially run for three years, will start on June 1, 2022.
read more...Fraunhofer study (www.polyformnext.de)
More reusable solutions for plastic packaging
Reusable systems are essential for reducing plastic waste and enabling a circular economy to function. The Fraunhofer Institutes UMSICHT and IML have compared three plastic-based reusable systems with their disposable alternatives. The result: reusable is superior to disposable.
read more...Innovation management (www.materialfluss.de)
Dr. Martin Böhmer new VP Global Technology at SSI Schaefer
Martin Böhmer has been responsible for the worldwide innovation and technology management of the SSI Schaefer Group as Vice President Global Technology since April 1, 2022.
read more...Research project with Still (www.materialfluss.de)
Autonomous driving in the warehouse takes shape
The European research project IMOCO (Intelligent Motion Control) aims to bring the vision of autonomous transport vehicles in production halls and warehouses within reach.
read more...Study by Fraunhofer IML, Dachser and EPAL (www.materialfluss.de)
How reliable are Europe's communication networks?
In order to investigate how reliable the various communication networks are, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML conducted a study together with Dachser and the European Pallet Association e. V. (EPAL).
read more...Guest article (www.materialfluss.de)
All autonomous - or not?
Where previously there were only AGVs and FTFs, today there are also AMRs, MRs, aAGVs, IGVs and other terms that are largely the product of marketing.
read more...Future Logistics Congress - 39th Dortmund... (www.materialfluss.de)
"Never walk alone" with open source and open innovation
Under the motto "Never walk alone - mastering AI, 5G and blockchain together with open source and open innovation", around 800 participants took part in the digital "Future Logistics Congress - 39th Dortmund Talks" from September 14 to 16.
read more...Participation free of charge (www.materialfluss.de)
Future Logistics Congress to be held digitally again in 2021
Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the uncertain outlook for events, the "Future Logistics Congress - 39th Dortmund Talks", jointly organized by the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML and the Digital Hub Logistics, will once again take place as a purely digital event from 14-16 September 2021.
read more...Enterprise Labs (www.materialfluss.de)
DB Schenker and Fraunhofer IML extend research partnership
The Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML and logistics service provider DB Schenker are continuing their research collaboration until the end of 2023.
read more...AEB and Fraunhofer IML cooperate (www.materialfluss.de)
End-to-end digital customs clearance with blockchain
The software provider AEB SE and the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML are working together on a blockchain-based customs solution.
read more...First international scientific cooperation (www.materialfluss.de)
European Blockchain Institute starts cooperation with FH Windesheim
The European Blockchain Institute has launched a research partnership with the Windesheim University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands.
read more...Industry initiative takes over (www.materialfluss.de)
www.logistik-hilft.de is moving
As the first supporter of the #LogistikHilft industry initiative, the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML is transferring its internet domain www.logistikhilft.de to the initiative.
read more...Starting signal for operational work (www.materialfluss.de)
"Silicon Economy" wants to quickly build bridges to the economy
Just a few weeks after the Federal Minister of Transport Andreas Scheuer handed over the funding decision for the large-scale research project "Silicon Economy Logistics Ecosystem", the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML kicked off its operational work
read more...Award in Dortmund (www.materialfluss.de)
gapcharge wins Digital Logistics Award 2020
The winners of the Digital Logistics Awards 2020, one of the most important awards in the logistics start-up scene, have been announced: the start-ups gapcharge, Boxwise and Everstox have made it to the top three places in the competition.
read more...Major project (www.materialfluss.de)
BMVI funds "Silicon Economy Logistics Ecosystem" with 25 million euros
The Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, Andreas Scheuer, presented the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML with the funding decision for the major "Silicon Economy Logistics Ecosystem (SELE)" project worth around 25 million euros digitally as part of the "Future Logistics Congress".
read more...Future Logistics Congress opens (www.materialfluss.de)
How artificial intelligence is transforming logistics
Under the motto "From revolution to transformation - with artificial intelligence into the Silicon Economy", over 800 participants will take part in the digital future congress on logistics from September 15 to 17.
read more...Biggest disruption since the smartphone (www.materialfluss.de)
25 million euros for the major "Silicon Economy Logistics Ecosystem" project
The Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, Andreas Scheuer, presented the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML with the funding decision for the major "Silicon Economy Logistics Ecosystem (SELE)" project, worth around 25 million euros, during the Logistics Congress of the Future.
read more...Leipzig invites you (www.materialfluss.de)
GGS - Trade Fair for Dangerous Goods // Hazardous substance offers platform
The third edition of GGS - Fachmesse Gefahrgut // Gefahrstoff will take place from November 24 to 26 at Leipziger Messe. According to the trade fair company, the number of registrations so far is very promising.
read more...Digital is better (www.materialfluss.de)
Zukunftskongress Logistik: Registration open
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Future Logistics Congress, jointly organized by Fraunhofer IML and the Digital Hub Logistics, will take place in digital form for the first time from 15 to 17 September 2020.
read more...Future Logistics Congress (www.materialfluss.de)
Digital Logistics Award 2020 enters the final
32 applicants from 13 countries: The Digital Logistics Award, presented as part of the Zukunftskongress Logistik, will be more international than ever in 2020.
read more...Fraunhofer IML (www.industrial-production.de)
7.7 million euros for blockchain institute
At the European Blockchain Institute in NRW (Euro-Chain), companies and research institutions will drive forward blockchain technology in the future. The project is being funded with 7.7 million euros from the state of NRW.
read more...Politics promotes the digital future (www.materialfluss.de)
7.7 million euros for European Blockchain Institute at Fraunhofer IML
At the European Blockchain Institute in NRW (EURO-CHAIN), the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML will work with companies and other research institutions to advance blockchain technology in the future.
read more...Coronavirus in the logistics (www.materialfluss.de)
Fraunhofer IML supports medical staff with 3D printing
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML have optimized the 3D printing of components for face visors so that they can be produced in large quantities and with unusual materials.
read more...Simple and fast is the motto (www.materialfluss.de)
Interroll intensifies exchange of expertise in digital channels
Interroll says it is expanding and deepening interactive contact with its customers with new online offerings.
read more...Coronavirus in logistics (www.materialfluss.de)
Fraunhofer IML launches "Logistics helps" initiative
"Logistics helps" - this is the motto under which the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML has launched the pinboard www.logistik-hilft.de.
read more...Content stage (www.materialfluss.de)
First intralogistics exhibitors at the Hannover Messe have been confirmed
"At Hannover Messe, exhibitors and visitors can find out what impact the digital transformation will have on individual companies and how great the disruptive potential is for logistics," says Onuora Ogbukagu, Head of Marketing and Communications at Deutsche Messe AG
read more...4x Dortmund in the committee (www.materialfluss.de)
Professor Uwe Clausen admitted to acatech
At its meeting on October 15, the General Assembly of the German Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech) accepted Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Clausen, Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, as a new member.
read more...Future Logistics Congress (www.materialfluss.de)
Nüwiel wins the 3rd Digital Logistics Award with its intelligent bicycle trailer
The winner of the 3rd Digital Logistics Award is the start-up NÜWIEL. The pitch of the young Hamburg-based company was best received by the participants of the Zukunftskongress Logistik - 37th Dortmunder Gespräche in the final on September 17.
read more...It was time (www.materialfluss.de)
Michael ten Hompel explains logistics to Transport Minister Scheuer
Prof. Michael ten Hompel, Managing Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, presented a logistics concept at the launch of the Logistics 2030 innovation program of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) on September 4 in Berlin.
read more...Congress in Dortmund (www.materialfluss.de)
Silicon Economy - Artificial intelligence as a driver of new business models
At the Future Logistics Congress - 37th Dortmund Talks on September 17 and 18, 2019, everything will revolve around artificial intelligence and a new platform economy.
read more...Austria follows suit (www.materialfluss.de)
Hermes Prize for Michael ten Hompel
The Federal Minister of Transport Andreas Scheuer honored Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Michael ten Hompel, Managing Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, with the "Hermes Verkehrs.Logistik.Preis 2019" in the Vienna Hofburg.
read more...17th Hamburg Logistics Days (www.materialfluss.de)
And at the end of the day, it's people who count
At the end of January, the 17th Hamburg Logistics Days took place at the Prototyp Automuseum. Over 300 guests, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors came to Hafencity.
read more...Official recording (www.materialfluss.de)
Michael ten Hompel is now "Citizen of the Ruhr 2018"
Pro Ruhrgebiet presents the honorary award to Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Michael ten Hompel, holder of the Chair of Materials Handling and Warehousing at the University of Dortmund and Managing Director of the Fraunhofer IML.
read more...LT-manager cover story 1/19 (www.materialfluss.de)
The big picture of the Silicon Economy
The digitalization of everything and artificial intelligence in everything will change everything for everyone, says logistics expert Michael ten Hompel. The researcher has always been right with his predictions. A good reason to ask him about his big picture.
read more...LT-manager 1/19 (www.materialfluss.de)
Editorial: Encounters with smart people
Dear readers, the best thing about my job is meeting smart people who know a lot about logistics - and very often more - who have ideas and visions and who are passionate about their subject.
read more...Michael ten Hompel is "Citizen of the Ruhr Area 2018"
This year, Pro Ruhrgebiet presents the honorary award "Citizen of the Ruhr" to Dr. Stephan J. Holthoff-Pförtner, Minister for Federal and European Affairs and International Affairs of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and to Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Michael ten Hompel, Head of Fraunhofer IML.
read more...German Academy of Science and Engineering (www.materialfluss.de)
Prof. Michael Henke new member of acatech
The German Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech) has accepted Prof. Michael Henke into the circle of acatech members. After Prof. Michael ten Hompel (2011) and Prof. Axel Kuhn (2012), this makes Henke the third representative of Fraunhofer IML to join acatech.
read more...Industry event in Paderborn (www.materialfluss.de)
19th TEAM Logistics Forum: Over 450 participants discuss digital transformation
Topics relating to digitalization and its effects and opportunities for logistics were the focus of the 19th TEAM Logistics Forum on 27 November in Paderborn. Over 450 participants were inspired by presentations on visions and solutions for intralogistics in their own companies.
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