Cloud-based machine diagnostics
On February 28, 2023, ifm acquired CMS Automatisierungstechnik in Linz, Austria. The company is thus strengthening its activities in the field of cloud-based machine diagnostics.
Craemer presents a closed plastic pallet box. The new HB3 is likely to attract interest wherever hygiene plays a special role - in technical and logistical processes in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, for example, as well as in the food and cosmetics sectors.
Current TOP 5
Logistics is movement, one thinks spontaneously. Trucks, conveyor belts, railroad wagons, lifts and picking robots characterize the picture. Of course, you will also find all of this in this issue, but this time we have also focused on logistics real estate - the non-moving part of logistics, so to speak.
Cube Storage System with WMS and store...
At the DHL Innovation Center in Troisdorf near Bonn, everything revolves around visions, trends and new technologies in logistics. Since the end of 2022, the exhibition area has been supplemented by an automated order fulfillment system from AutoStore including WMS and a store solution for retailers implemented for DHL.
Project sprint in marathon distance
As a fast-growing, independent Swiss company with global activities in the business areas of polymer materials and fine chemicals, EMS-CHEMIE AG quickly required an additional high-bay warehouse (HRL 4) for pallet conveying and warehouse logistics at its Domat / Ems site.
When classic access solutions such as stairs, bridging steps and fixed access points cannot be used due to particularly challenging situations on site, individual solutions are required. The high level of product expertise of access technology manufacturer Krause pays off when planning and implementing these solutions.
At Noerpel in Ulm, 30 compact and maneuverable ERD 220i electric pallet trucks from Jungheinrich are in use. The concept with lithium-ion drive eliminates the need to handle lead-acid batteries.
Logistics services in the healthcare market
Geodis has announced the completion of the acquisition of trans-o-flex, following regulatory approval. The acquisition will enable Geodis to significantly expand its delivery capabilities in Europe and establish itself as a major player in the healthcare market.
Clark has equipped the GTS series with new HMC diesel and LPG engines. The environmentally friendly industrial engines comply with EU emission level 5 and ensure powerful and economical operation.
The Greven-based software manufacturer LIS Logistische Informationssysteme will be presenting a new development at LogiMAT, a further development of its WinSped transport management system (TMS) at the international trade fair from April 25 to 27 in Stuttgart.
Duisport and Vitronic present a solution for the automatic recognition of containers. Intelligent camera systems record the status and ID of the loading unit.
Clark has launched a new low lift pallet truck with the model designation LWio15 for light transport tasks. The truck has a load capacity of 1500 kg and is suitable for short distances in goods distribution, production or warehousing.
Fronius Perfect Charging offers an effective tool for intralogistics to sustainably optimize power consumption. With the "Load Balancing" function of the Charge & Connect software solution, fleet managers can reduce power peaks when charging lead-acid batteries and thus lower their energy costs.
Optimum efficiency and occupational safety for all trades in construction. Munk Günzburger Steigtechnik pursues this claim.
The logistics service provider Wheels Logistics has opened a new warehouse in the Magdeburg/Sülzetal industrial estate. The company handles 1.1 million beverage cans here every day.
Lean lifts for an efficient flow of goods
The family-run company HT Connect in Pegnitz specializes in PVC fittings of all kinds. The entire product range is sold via the online store PVC-Welt.
The Inther Group has completed a new distribution center for pharmaceutical products for DHL Life Science in Laekebeek near Brussels. The Dutch system integrator provided the intralogistics for this and integrated two older DHL locations into the facility at the new site.
Hyster now offers a range of large forklift trucks with Stage V-compliant engines for loads from 8 to 18 tons. This enables companies to better comply with emissions regulations, increase productivity and reduce operating costs.
Keensight Capital, a private equity firm specializing in pan-European growth buyout investments, has acquired Onventis, a provider of cloud procurement solutions for SMEs in the DACH and Benelux regions and Scandinavia, following the exit of Main Capital Partners.
In the second part of materialfluss's exclusive encouraging survey on the economic outlook for 2023, six other industry experts give their views. Dr. Claus-Peter Amberger, CEO of Loxxess, is one of them.
