Swisslog, a leading provider of data-driven warehouse automation solutions, has repositioned its proven monorail system under the new name FastMove. The updated product identity reflects enhanced customer value, with a focus on performance, flexibility, and improved equipment life cycle for long-distance pallet transport.FastMove is a high-capacity electrified monorail system designed to move palletised goods efficientlyContinueContinue reading “Swisslog introduces FastMove”
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LPP Logistics deploys 948 Hai Robotics robots
LPP Group is one of Central Europe’s largest fashion retailers, operating five internationally recognised brands: Reserved, Cropp, House, Mohito and Sinsay. The company serves customers across more than 40 markets through an extensive retail and e-commerce network, supported by a rapidly expanding logistics operation.LPP Logistics manages the logistics operations of the LPP Group, operating aContinueContinue reading “LPP Logistics deploys 948 Hai Robotics robots”
Volkswagen to slash model lineup and shrink capacity — but no word on job cuts
Volkswagen’s management plans to drastically reduce its model lineup and further cut capacity, although the German auto giant stopped short of announcing sweeping job cuts following tense stakeholder talks. Europe’s largest automaker on Thursday said the model lineup will be gradually cut by up to half over the coming years as it concentrates on the most attractiveContinueContinue reading “Volkswagen to slash model lineup and shrink capacity — but no word on job cuts”
AGCO warns gas shortages could impact European production
Potential natural gas and other energy shortages across Europe could disrupt AGCO’s production by limiting plant operations and interrupt the supply of critical parts and components, it has warned.In an update on its second-quarter results, AGCO – whose stable of brands includes Fendt, Massey Ferguson, PTx, and Valtra – outlined that it had experienced “aContinueContinue reading “AGCO warns gas shortages could impact European production”
Kazakhstan’s Oil Boom and the Impact of War
Kazakhstan’s oil industry has long been one of the country’s most important economic drivers, but the war in Ukraine has introduced new pressure points across exports, infrastructure, and investor confidence. This video examines whether the country’s oil boom can remain resilient as geopolitical risk, supply-chain disruptions, and regional power dynamics reshape the outlook. The pieceContinueContinue reading “Kazakhstan’s Oil Boom and the Impact of War”
Study advances solar desalination with multifunctional membrane
As the world’s population grows and industry expands, many countries in Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia are facing a freshwater scarcity crisis. Finding sustainable ways to produce clean water has become an urgent priority, and solar desalination may be one of the most promising routes available. By using sunlight to evaporate and purifyContinueContinue reading “Study advances solar desalination with multifunctional membrane”
Icelandair Accelerates Fleet Transformation with Lease of Six Airbus A320neo Jets from Aircastle
Icelandair has finalized a lease agreement with aircraft leasing firm Aircastle for six Airbus A320neo passenger jets, marking another decisive step in replacing its legacy Boeing fleet. This strategic acquisition allows the Icelandic flag carrier to phase out its aging Boeing 757 and Boeing 767 models while enhancing overall operational efficiency across its transatlantic network.The six newly contracted jets, manufactured between 2018 and 2020ContinueContinue reading “Icelandair Accelerates Fleet Transformation with Lease of Six Airbus A320neo Jets from Aircastle”
Quercus Biosolutions closes $5m seed round to tackle resistant weeds with designer proteins
St. Louis–based agbiotech startup Quercus Biosolutions has raised an oversubscribed $5 million seed round to advance its AI-designed “mini‑protein” crop protection platform, with a first focus on herbicide‑resistant weeds. The round was led by Serra Ventures and included Starshot Capital, the Grantham Foundation, Flyover Capital, Rootstock Capital, and other investors, according to AgFunderNews.What Quercus isContinueContinue reading “Quercus Biosolutions closes $5m seed round to tackle resistant weeds with designer proteins”
DHL eCommerce to acquire Baltic parcel carrier Venipak
DHL eCommerce has agreed to acquire Venipak, a leading parcel carrier operating across Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, in a move to bolster its last-mile and cross-border e-commerce capabilities in the Baltic region. Financial terms were not disclosed.Venipak, founded in 2004, provides parcel delivery, returns and fulfillment services for e-tailers and SMEs and has grown itsContinueContinue reading “DHL eCommerce to acquire Baltic parcel carrier Venipak”
Finland’s Sand Battery: A Low‑Cost Fix for Seasonal Renewable Storage
Finland has unveiled the world’s largest “sand battery,” a thermal storage system that stores surplus renewable electricity as heat inside a giant, insulated container filled with sand. Built to serve district heating networks, the installation converts excess wind and solar power into heat using electric resistors, then releases that heat through exchangers during cold, low‑generationContinueContinue reading “Finland’s Sand Battery: A Low‑Cost Fix for Seasonal Renewable Storage”
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