The 'Wrong-Way-Sensor (wws)' from Microsonic guides industrial trucks safely through high-bay warehouses. The ultrasonic sensor has a scanning range limit of 3.5 m and detects industrial trucks entering rack aisles in the logistics hall within this measuring range. The sensor distinguishes between incoming and outgoing industrial trucks.

The Leo transporters from Bito make it easier for users to get started with the automation of material processes, which is possible from 20,000 euros. The system is a flexible all-in-one complete solution that is ready for immediate use and can be used individually without an IT connection.

GC Corporation develops, produces and distributes dental products. In order to make the European subsidiary, GC Europe, fit for the future to meet increasing logistical requirements, the company expanded its storage and picking capacities at the distribution center in Loewen, Belgium, with an Evo-Shuttle system.

CTP is developing a build-to-suit logistics property for Westenergie AG, the largest subsidiary of E.ON SE. This is located in the CTPark Mülheim in North Rhine-Westphalia.

For the new logistics center of Buttinette Textil-Versandhaus GmbH, the system integrator Element Logic is responsible for planning and implementing the automated intralogistics solutions for storage and order processing. One of the largest AutoStore systems in Germany, conveyor technology and a WMS from Element Logic's subsidiary S&P offer a solution from a single source.

Jungheinrich has received an order from the Bilstein Group for a pilot project to introduce mobile robots at the Gelsenkirchen logistics center. With the help of the EAE 212a, long ground-to-ground transports within the site will be automated in future.

Orchestra Prémaman is a retail chain offering maternity wear, children's clothing and baby accessories. Founded in 1995, the company employs over 2,500 people and operates around 300 stores, mainly in France, Belgium and Switzerland. In 2020, Orchestra Prémaman announced the centralization of its logistics activities in a 120,000 m² warehouse in the north of France. The aim is to significantly expand the online business.

With the construction of a modern, automated high-bay warehouse at Asahi Poznań, System Logistics wants to set an example for the future of intralogistics. The project, which is being implemented in close cooperation with a total of twelve specialized partners, is currently in the active construction phase.

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In one of the more modern plants in the refractory industry, transport processes are now almost fully automated: at RHI Magnesita in Radenthein, Austria - from the provision of raw materials to shipping. Twelve customized automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from EK robotics handle the internal material flow around the clock.

Vanderlande has been selected by Kmart to automate its new logistics facility at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct in Sydney. To meet the Australian retail brand's requirements, the warehouse will be equipped with Fastpick, Vanderlande's goods-to-person order fulfillment system.

Lacroix Electronics, electronics supplier and part of the globally active Lacroix Group, has successfully optimized its inventory process with the help of Remira.

As part of the EU MODI project, two successful practical tests on the automation of heavy goods traffic were carried out this spring - both in the inner city area of Hamburg and on the highway. The project partners tested two important use cases in May with the involvement of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.

Conveyor technology is an essential part of many industrial processes. It enables the transportation of materials and products within production facilities. With the increasing digitalization and networking of industrial systems, IIoT gateways play a central role in monitoring and optimizing these processes.

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The winners of the IFOY Award 2025 were announced on July 3rd. Representatives from EP Equipment, Exotec, Geekplus, Interroll, Jungheinrich, Plancise and Still accepted the intralogistics award during the Award Night at the Phoenix des Lumières in Dortmund. The IFOY Start-up of the Year Award went to Filics.

The cooperation between the Swiss Coop Group Cooperative and SSI Schaefer is entering the next phase: With the award of the contract for the comprehensive release upgrade of the intralogistics software WAMAS, the company is focusing on a homogeneous, future-proof software landscape in intralogistics.

For companies, the disruption of supply chains is ultimately a matter of their economic existence. A threat to life? This aspect hardly plays a role in public perception. Yet supply chain management in critical infrastructure works in a similar way to that in companies. Transparency is therefore essential in order to plan precisely and monitor supply chains in real time. Software solutions for supply chain management provide valuable support here.

Depending on the hazardous substance and danger zone, explosion-protected industrial trucks have modifications to prevent ignition sources. This also means that new assistance systems on standard vehicles must be adapted. In order to meet the wishes of many logistics managers for uniformly high safety standards for the entire industrial truck fleet, Linde Material Handling has developed two additional features for explosion-protected models: the Linde Reverse Assist Camera and the Pre-Operational Check.

At this year's Automatica, everything at Yaskawa revolves around AI-based robotics solutions for the smart factory and beyond. As a trade fair highlight, the manufacturer is presenting its new Motoman Next product concept.

Together with Unitechnik, Wildeboer has developed an automated storage system at its headquarters in Weener that creates the basis for further growth.

The Board of the European Pallet Association (EPAL) approved the official launch of the new EPAL Pallet App on 20.03.2025. The web-based software facilitates pallet management and enables the tracking of goods and pallets. In particular, the app can also be used with the QR code on EPAL Euro pallets QR and other EPAL pallets with a QR code.