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New robot platform for e-commerce

The ASTI Mobile Robotics Group has developed the EBOT platform line for e-commerce. The robots pick up shelves, transport racks and containers and navigate using SLAM and QR codes.

Forklifts & Components

Lithium-ion batteries in deep-freeze applications

More and more companies want to utilize the advantages of lithium-ion batteries in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment for their intralogistics processes. But is this also possible in temperature-controlled environments, for example in cold stores?

E-truck

Inapa Germany tests eActros in paper wholesale

The battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros starts with another practical test: at Inapa Germany in Ettlingen. The leading paper wholesaler is using the electric truck to distribute paper to print shops as general cargo in the Karlsruhe area. The vehicle, which has a range of around 200 kilometers, covers a daily distance of between 150 and 200 kilometers and is then recharged overnight at Inapa's depot in Ettlingen.

Intralogistics provider and battery...

KION Battery Systems starts production of lithium-ion batteries

KION Battery Systems (KBS), a joint venture between the KION Group and BMZ Holding, has started producing lithium-ion batteries for industrial trucks. In summer 2019, the intralogistics provider and the battery manufacturer announced a strategic partnership and the establishment of their own production facility in Karlstein am Main, the headquarters of the BMZ Group.

"Focus on profitable growth"

Jungheinrich presents Strategy 2025+

Jungheinrich will focus on increasing profitability, efficiency and sustainability in the coming years. The company announced this on the occasion of the presentation of its new Strategy 2025+ in Hamburg.

all-electric hooklift

First Volvo FE Electric for Munich

The Volvo FE Electric is the first fully electric series vehicle to be handed over in the city of Munich. It is intended to contribute to improving air purity and reducing traffic noise.

Penny is the buyer

1000th Jungheinrich ETV 216i goes to Italy

Jungheinrich presented the ETV 216i to the public for the first time two years ago. At the time, it was the first truck in the world with an innovative lithium-ion battery concept. Jungheinrich has now delivered the 1000th ETV 216i.

Forklift truck

Gentle intermediate charging of lead-acid batteries

With the new Selectiva 4.0 generation of chargers, Fronius offers a solution for supplying lead-acid batteries with energy in a short space of time: using the Power Charging Option, the battery's state of charge can be increased from 30 percent to 80 percent in less than three hours.

Li-ion technology

Clark expands low lift truck series

Following the market launch of the WPio20 pedestrian pallet truck and the PPXsio20 pallet truck with folding driver's platform, Clark is now introducing two more electric pallet trucks with Li-ion technology: the WPio15 and WPio18.