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NEW IN THE JURY

The IFOY organization announces the appointment of two new jurors to the IFOY

AWARD jury. Hilda Hultén, editor, publisher and co-founder of the Swedish trade magazine

Dagens Logistik, and Véronique Le Voas Barat, publisher and editor of the French

intralogistics magazine Solutions Manutention, have been elected to the panel. This

means that a total of 25 editors-in-chief from leading logistics publications and experts

from 17 nations are represented on the IFOY jury. They are allowed to test the world’s

best new intralogistics products and solutions and decide who will win an IFOY AWARD.

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All IFOY

Nominees

at a glance

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IFOY Inside:

Backstage

TEST CAMP 2025:

The big event

review

“Logistics & Robotics” –

the conference

Visitor statements

to the TEST CAMP

INTRALOGISTICS

26 “Best-in-Intralogistics”:

The certificates for a

successful IFOY audit

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The IFOY AWARD

finalists 2025:

best of the best in

intralogistics

The IFOY

test team

25 jurors from all

over the world:

The IFOY jury

How to apply for the

IFOY AWARD 2026

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Foreword

Knowledge

hub for

innovations

by Thomas Westphal

(Lord Mayor of the City of Dortmund)

Enthusiastic about the TEST CAMP: Thomas Westphal, Lord Mayor of

the City of Dortmund.

the fifth time. I had the opportunity to see it for myself on site:

The latest results from research were incorporated into the

innovations presented for practical use. And everyone was able

to try them out: “Testing makes the difference” - the motto of the

TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS and the International Intralogistics

and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) AWARD says it all.

The topic of logistics is playing an increasingly important role

in Dortmund. Our Ruhr metropolis is characterized by a high

density of companies from the logistics and automation sectors.

More than 30,000 men and women are employed in around 900

companies. The city is therefore an important building block in

this economic sector in North Rhine-Westphalia. With 24,000

companies, around 360,000 employees and an annual turnover

of 68 billion euros, this sector is one of the up-and-coming

growth industries in North Rhine-Westphalia. Global corporations

have located their logistics facilities in our region. The numerous

medium-sized companies play at least as big a role in the supply

chain networks.

Many talented individuals for the economy have enjoyed their

training in the region. Dortmund plays an important role not only

in the university and research landscape in North Rhine-Westphalia,

but throughout Germany. The two Fraunhofer Institutes

IML and ISST are among the science equivalents of the European

Champions League teams. TU Dortmund University is regarded as a

hotbed for young talent in the industry, while the Lamarr Institute

is making headlines in the field of artificial intelligence.

It is only logical that the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS is held in

our city together with the test days of the world-famous IFOY

AWARD innovation competition. The event with its unique test

concept for decision-makers took place at Messe Dortmund for

This competition in the intralogistics sector not only focuses on

internationality, but also on a three-stage audit, at the heart of

which is the independent, scientific IFOY Innovation Check. Leading

researchers and the jury from 17 countries put the nominated

devices and solutions through their paces. Visitors to the TEST

CAMP INTRALOGISTICS also took the opportunity to try out the

nominees and numerous other innovations on show for 2025.

The decision-makers from industry, trade and logistics were able

to familiarize themselves with the latest standards in automation,

IT and material flow systems. At the adjacent Logistics &

Robotics Conference, they were able to deepen their knowledge

in sessions with more than 40 international experts. They also

showed great interest in the premiere of the special test area

“Warehouse meets Transportation” - where everything revolved

around the optimization and digitalization of processes from

the warehouse dock to the customer.

I am already looking forward to the sixth TEST CAMP INTRALOGIS-

TICS at Messe Dortmund. I have already marked the opening on

April 15, 2026 in my calendar. Then it will once again be “Spot-on

innovations - testing makes the difference”. I wish the finalists

of the IFOY AWARD the best of luck. The secret of who won this

year will be revealed on July 3. In the Phoenix des Lumières,

a digital art center in a historic industrial building that, like the

IFOY AWARD, radiates far beyond the borders of Dortmund.

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The Team.

➡ Anita Würmser.

IFOY founder, jury chairwoman and head

of the IFOY: In addition to the IFOY AWARD,

the journalist also heads the Logistics

Hall of Fame and advises companies on

communication issues. Some call her the

woman who never sleeps. Her sharpest

weapon - apart from the “pen”: Her network.

Welcome to our IFOY MGZN 2025.

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innovations in the

IFOY AWARD finals –

the second-highest

number in the award’s history!

Such a high number of nominations

is remarkable and

reflects the growing density

of innovation in the field of

intralogistics. In March, all

finalists underwent the demanding

IFOY Audit (p. 26) and

once again became the stars

among the exhibitors at TEST

CAMP INTRALOGISTICS (p. 10).

Rightly so, as confirmed by the

results of the scientific Innovation

Checks (p. 30). Now, it’s up

to the jury (p. 72) to make their

decision before the winners are

officially announced on July 3.

One thing is clear already:

Anita Würmser.

it will be a tough and extremely

close call – proving once again

that anyone who makes it to

the finals is already among the

best of the best.

Curious about TEST CAMP

or the IFOY AWARD?

Your next chance is coming

in 2026! And then, #ifoyrocks

takes on a whole new meaning:

for one exclusive edition,

we’re moving together with

TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS

to the legendary Westfalenhalle

at Messe Dortmund.

Expect exciting new features

– but the most important

thing stays the same: Testing

makes the difference

& spot-on innovation.

➡ Thilo Jörgl.

Full-blooded journalist, IFOY juror from the

very beginning, expert in Intralogistics: The

leading spirit of TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS

has been part of the IFOY TEAM since 2018

and, together with Anita Würmser, is a partner

of impact media projects GmbH. There he is

almost alone among women – but he handles

this challenge with excellence.

➡ Stefanie Nonnenmann.

Logistics journalist, host of IFOY panels and

long-distance runner. Has the best ideas at

the photo box at the get-together. Always

in a good mood, unless she has to spend a

night in a hotel room with a view of the BVB

stadium. View of the rose garden is ok. Nice

as well.

➡ Susanne Roser.

She’s only been in the team for about a

year and yet she’s already in the thick of

things. Our event manager felt like she was

everywhere in the test hall at the same time.

And she counted the steps every day - there

were more than 12,000 on the set-up day.

Respect!

➡ Theo Egberts. Mark Dohmen.

No finalist can get past our IFOY Test team or their camera. Theo,

“the Machine,“ Egberts (r.) has been testing everything with

wheels on behalf of the IFOY organization for 10 years. Mark

Dohmen (l.) writes, stacks, films, organizes and is always in a

good mood.

Imprint.

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inside

this issue

let’s get

social.

March 2025

➡ Prof. Dr.

Johannes Schildgen.

He has been Professor of

Databases at OTH Regensburg

since 2020 - and is known

for his entertaining science

lectures. He accompanied his

keynote speech on AI with a

song on the ukulele. Boring

is different. Page 12.

➡ Ying Xu.

If there was a prize for the longest

journey to Dortmund, it would

go to Ying Xu. The IFOY AWARD

juror traveled all the way from

China to the Ruhr region. She

was just as amazed by the quality

of the finalists as she was by the

currywurst, which is eaten here

in Germany without chopsticks.

Page 72.

➡ Marie-Helene

Ametsreiter.

For the first time, there was a reception

for start-ups with investors

and corporates. Marie-Helene

Ametsreiter from Speedinvest had

invited them. What was discussed

in a session on stage could be

discussed in greater depth over

a cocktail. Page 14.

The discussions we had were not only inspiring,

but also extremely valuable.

Dr. Michael Baumgartner, Cargometer

Hands-on intralogistics - the TEST CAMP INTRALO-

GISTICS offers the perfect stage for smart solutions.

Marcel Faßbender, STILL

What an organization, very inspiring to be in the middle

of all this innovation and the international jury.

Arjan van Zanten, EP Equipment

We are so proud to be nominated for the

IFOY AWARD 2025.

Saskia Reuter, aluco

The new special test area “Warehouse meets Transportation”

- a highlight of TEST CAMP INTRALOGIS-

TICS 2025 focuses on pioneering solutions for the

intelligent integration of warehouse and transport

processes.

Samira Gryzia, TIMOCOM

➡ Charleen Clarke.

IFOY juror Charleen Clarke from

Johannesburg has been writing

about transport and logistics

since 1984. She has been the

editorial director of “Focus on

Transport and Logistics” since

1996. With so much experience,

she was predestined to moderate

the panel on warehouse trucks.

She elicited a number of steep

theses from the BIG FOUR on

stage. Respect! Page 16.

We thank you for your support.

the USUAL

suspects.

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By Thilo Jörgl, Stefanie Nonnenmann and Charleen Clarke

Putting the Year’s Innovations to the Test: That was once

again the motto of the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS in

Dortmund. For the fifth edition of the event at Messe Dortmund,

more than 1,050 participants gathered from March 26

to 27 to test numerous international innovations in the fields

of intralogistics, robotics, and transport. Exhibitors, including

the finalists of the International Intralogistics and Forklift

Truck of the Year (IFOY) AWARD 2025, brought more than

100 innovations to the Ruhr metropolis.

On around 10,000 square meters, B2B visitors had access

to a wide range of solutions for internal logistics and the

transport sector: from forklifts and automated warehouse

equipment to drones, mobile robots, logistics software, and

With a sharp eye: juror Christoph Scholze at Exotec

Clear message: the motto of the TEST CAMP

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EXCURSION TO AMAZON

For the second time, TEST CAMP organized

an excursion with two groups – to Amazon.

“Steel goes digital” – this was the motto under

which Amazon moved into the logistics center

on the site of the former Westfalenhütte in

Dortmund in 2017. The site is called DTM2

internally at Amazon, and it has a special

feature: the employees ensure that goods from

manufacturers are distributed to logistics

locations – supported by robotics.

Attention with Lego: booth of aluco

Pasta for everybody: the motto at the get-together

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Concentrated: jurors at work

Everything about time slots: scene at Cargoclix

Men in green: testers & innovation checkers

21 innovative products and solutions went through the

three-stage IFOY audit in Dortmund in 2025

high-tech specials from Europe, the

USA, and China.

TEST DRIVES AND

INTENSIVE TALKS

Visitor magnets once again included

the guided highlight tours, where

manu facturers presented their innovations

in three-minute pitches. One of

the unique features of the format is that

guests – logistics decision-makers from

industry, retail, and contract logistics –

are guided in groups to all exhibitors.

Numerous delegations from associations

and logistics initiatives from

across the DACH region also made

their way to Dortmund.

The Logistics & Robotics Conference

was also well attended. More than 40

international speakers – more than ever

before – gave presentations. Participants

were particularly interested in

best-practice examples from companies

such as BMW, Dr. Max, or IKEA, as

well as in future trends presented by

researchers from Fraunhofer IML and

ETH Zurich.

A success for the organizers was

the premiere of the special test area

“Warehouse meets Transportation”. On

approximately 1,000 square meters,

solutions for connecting warehousing

and transportation were presented.

Exhibits were shown by, among others,

Blickfeld, Cargoclix, CHEP, enabl, Fraunhofer

IML, KRONE, TIMOCOM, and

Ravas Europe. They showcased practical

solutions aimed at increasing transport

efficiency and simplifying the daily work

of dispatchers and drivers. The technologies

presented included innovative

methods for trailer loading and unloading,

ramp and yard management, freight

measurement, load carrier tracking,

intrusion and perimeter protection for

critical infrastructures, remote operation

of forklifts, and the use of AI tools in

transport. Together, the test installations

covered the entire value chain between

warehousing and transportation.

For the first time, a cocktail reception

was held on the first day of the event.

The aim was to connect start-ups with

investors and corporates. The invitation

came from the venture capital experts

at Speedinvest in Austria.

Welcome speech: Thomas Westphal, Lord Mayor of Dortmund

Black meets yellow: VIPs from Dortmund and jurors

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Top networking: a dinner with IFOY nominees

Wow effect: remote-controlled forklift by enabl

IFOY dinner: a big and yummy buffet

At the TEST CAMP, guests once again

had the opportunity to test the finalists

of the globally recognized IFOY

AWARD. Among them were new developments

from aluco, EP Equipment

Germany, Exotec, Geekplus Europe,

HUBTEX, Interroll, Jungheinrich,

Logitrans, PLANCISE, STILL, and Verity.

In the spin-off award “IFOY Start-up of

the Year,” Blickfeld, ecoro, enabl, and

Filics entered the race.

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AND 40 SPEAKERS

In total, 21 devices and solutions from

15 manufacturers went through the

three-stage IFOY audit in the test

hall. This consisted of functional and

driving tests, including the 80-criteria

IFOY test protocol, the scientific IFOY

Innovation Check, and the assessment

by 25 jurors – trade journalists from

around the world.

After completing the IFOY audit,

manufacturer representatives received

the “Best in Intralogistics” certificates

for their nominees from Jan Drömer,

Chairman of the VDMA Materials

Hand ling and Intralogistics Association.Who

will ultimately win an IFOY

AWARD this year remains a secret

until the official awards ceremony.

The jury’s verdict is traditionally

announced by the presenters during

the IFOY AWARD Night, which will

take place on July 3, 2025, at Phoenix

des Lumières in Dortmund.

The accompanying conference focused

on trending topics such as

DIGITAL

CONCEPT

The IFOY AWARD achieves a high organic

reach worldwide. Online alone,

it amounted to 887 millions in the

previous year. News about the award

is not only distributed in a media network,

but also played out via social

media - especially LinkedIn. Because

a picture often says more than many

words, two photographers and two

video producers worked in Dortmund.

Hundreds of images can be

found in galleries on the website, and

several videos were uploaded to the

IFOY AWARD channel on YouTube. A

special highlight: each of the 21 IFOY

finalists is presented in a video.

Talking, Warsteiner, pasta, DJ: the get-together ended at 11 p.m.

Special testing area Warehouse meets Transportation: trailer from Krone

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AMR on the floor: demo by Logitrans With an ukulele: keynote by Johannes Schildgen Made in China: solution by EP Equipment

automation, artificial intelligence, sustainability,

and process cost reduction.

Visitors gained new insights in 18 sessions

and panel discussions with international

experts. Thematically, the sessions

focused on special topics such as drone

inventory, transport digitalization, digital

twins, and machine vision. The magazine

inVision was a cooperation partner

for the topic of machine vision. There

was also a collaboration with Messe

Dortmund, which organizes BUILDINX

annually. Representatives of the Logistics

Real Estate topic group of the German

Logistics Association (BVL) explained

what innovative logistics properties for

modern intralogistics solutions look like

and what focus areas the BUILDINX trade

fair will emphasize in November 2025.

Manufacturers, users, and renowned

researchers engaged in lively discussions,

making the test event one of

the industry highlights of the year.

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APRIL 15. AND 16, 2026

Guests also had the chance to engage

with the scientists, testers, and jurors

of the IFOY AWARD who participated

in the IFOY TEST DAYS (March 25–26).

Once again, the organizer offered

excursions as part of the event. Visitor

groups toured both the Fraunhofer

IML test hall and the automation at

Amazon’s DTM2 logistics center in

Dortmund.

The next TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS

will take place on April 15 and 16, 2026

– once again at Messe Dortmund.

Get on the forklift truck: a visitor is testing it

Camera on: statements by exhibitors and visitors

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Provides infos: Michael Röbig of HUBTEX Tough tester: Thomas Westphal & Alice Kirchheim Enthusiasm at the booth: team Amazon Freight

UP HIGH:

SSI SCHAEFER SUPPLIES TEST RACKS

As in the previous year, intralogistics

provider SSI SCHAEFER was the racking

partner for TEST CAMP INTRALO-

GISTICS. The company supplied three

shelving complexes for the test event.

The third racking complex was the

TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS tower

at the entrance to the test hall, which

served as a central meeting point for

visitors. This is also where the guided

highlight tours in German and

English started on both days of the

event. Connected to this was the

central test arena, where industrial

trucks were tested.

The advantage for B2B visitors: handling

tests with pallets could be carried

out on the shelves under the same

conditions as in a logistics center. In

the Warehouse meets Transportation

special test area, visitors were able to

transport pallets from two levels into

the manufacturer Krone’s trailer. To do

this, they were able to control a forklift

truck remotely using the start-up enabl

Technologies’ system.

Highly visible: the TEST CAMP rack tower.

Impulse from Dortmund: session by the economic agency

Explained at the monitor: software by Geekplus

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Host Charleen Clarke (Focus on Transport) Michael Röbig (HUBTEX) Prof. Dr. Johannes Fottner (TU München)

PANEL DISCUSSION: WAREHOUSE TRUCKS

The conversation around automation in

intralogistics often veers between utopian

visions of dark, driverless warehouses

and the stark realities of cost, complexity,

and human nuance. At the recent

TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS, a panel

of global experts brought perspective –

and pragmatism – to the debate.

The discussion featured Arjan Van

Zanten, Director of EP CARE Dealer

Support at EP Equipment; Michael

Röbig, Head of Product Management

at HUBTEX; Niklas Wilkowski, Head of

Segment Stacker Trucks & Low Level

Order Pickers at Jungheinrich; and

Professor Dr. Johannes Fottner, Full

Professor of Logistics Engineering at

TU Munich. Together, they unpacked

the real-world challenges and opportunities

pertaining to automation in

warehouse trucks.

Van Zanten believes that the next big

leap lies in democratizing automation.

“The user interface can be made far

simpler. Top level companies will continue

to increase automation. The big

breakthrough will come from the medium-level

companies and these companies

will benefit more from a hybrid

approach,” he stated. For Van Zanten,

AI is key to this transformation. From

smart pick-up and better positioning

to integrating all data touchpoints in

logistics, he sees automation as a tool

not just for efficiency, but for structural

rethinking: “There is a growing

market for hybrid solutions. We will still

need people, because people are very

flexible and it’s impossible to automate

everything people can do.”

AUTOMATION AS A DRIVER

FOR RETHINKING

That hybrid reality was echoed strongly

by Röbig, who warned against the

assumption that fully autonomous

systems are imminent. “Less than five

percent of customers who start looking

into AGVs go all the way,” he said.

“The return on investment often just

isn’t there – especially when infrastructure

or processes aren’t ready.”

Jungheinrich’s Niklas Wilkowski concurred

that fully automated warehouses

– operating

without any people

involved – are not

the current reality.

“Some warehouses

have legacy

processes and

infrastructure that

weren’t designed

for automation,” he

explained. “The first

step is cleaning up those processes,

digitizing them, and only then identifying

which elements to automate.”

In his view, automation should always

serve a clear purpose. “It’s not a goal in

itself. It must improve efficiency, safety,

or help our customers reach their

goals. If it doesn’t, then manual processes

will remain more competitive.”

Professor Dr. Johannes Fottner

brought an academic lens to the

conversation. “There is no universal

answer in logistics,” he said. “Success

lies in combining systems that support

people. Sometimes that’s automation.

Sometimes it’s not. Some people

say we cannot automate everything.

I disagree; I’m sure we can. The question

is, does it make sense, and should

we do it?”

Panel discussion about warehouse trucks

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Dr. Wolfgang Hackenberg (VDMA)

Simon Houghton (Geekplus)

Markus Schlotter (Exotec)

PANEL DISCUSSION: CRISIS - WHAT CRISIS?

Manufacturers of robotics and intralogistics

solutions are calling for changes

from politicians so that companies can

once again plan ahead and invest in

new systems. This was one of the key

statements from the panel “Crisis - what

crisis? Where does the industry go to?”,

which was moderated by Thilo Jörgl

from the management of TEST CAMP

INTRALOGISTICS.

Dr. Wolfgang Hackenberg, who represented

the VDMA’s Automated Guided

Vehicles department as a member of

the Executive Board, pointed out that

German manufacturers are currently

suffering from the structural problems

in the automotive industry and

weaknesses in competitiveness. In this

context, he referred to the VDMA’s forecast

from the end of January. For 2025,

the industry association is forecasting

a decline in total sales for the robotics

and automation sector of nine percent

to 13.8 billion euros. At the same time,

it emphasized that there had been

considerable differences in the sales

markets in 2024.

BARRIERS FOR ENTRY ARE

LOWER NOW

According to the VDMA, the eurozone

was a bright spot for German robotics

and automation: Incoming orders from

eurozone countries rose by 44 percent

in 2024.

In this context, Simon Houghton, Sales

Director Northern Europe at Chinese

manufacturer Geekplus, also pointed

out that it is important to differentiate

between countries: “Business in China is

going well for us,” said Houghton. There

have also been “interesting discussions”

in Europe recently.

Markus Schlotter, Managing Director

Central Europe & Nordics at Exotec,

said that in order for the industry to

regain momentum in Germany, politicians

must set a new course and ensure

better competitiveness. “The pipelines

with major projects have been full for

many years, but many projects have

been postponed in the past year,” said

Schlotter. He also pointed out that a

trade war with tariffs and counter-tariffs

could weaken

manufacturers in

Europe.

According to

Sascha Jordan,

Senior Director

Strategy & Solution

Portfolio at STILL,

many manufacturers

are expecting a

boost for the industry from simple automation

solutions. “They have become

cheaper and the barriers to entry for

automation are lower than they were a

few years ago,” said Jordan. In his opinion,

this also opens up new prospects

for many SMEs that previously shied

away from large automation projects.

“Automation can have great success in

small steps. You don’t have to start with

a large, fully automated system,” underlined

Jordan.

Overall, manufacturer representatives

at the major spring trade fairs, such as

LogiMAT, were in a better mood than in

the previous year. “We had discussions

with specific project plans,” reported

Schlotter. Many expect a boost from the

further development of new technologies

- above all artificial intelligence.

“Whether industrial image processing or

robotics - there are many use cases for

artificial intelligence in intralogistics.”

Panel discussion about the crisis

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Marie-Helene Ametsreiter (Speedinvest) Julius Lutzer (Filics) Julian Wadephul (enabl Technologies)

PANEL DISCUSSION: START-UPS

At the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS

the finalists of the IFOY Start-up of the

Year Award discussed their innovative

technologies and the challenges of

entering the market. In the panel, the

founders shared their experiences

of finding investors, scaling and the

importance of direct dialog with the

industry.

Four innovative founders, one investor:

As part of a panel moderated by

Stefanie Nonnenmann (impact media

projects), Mathias Müller (Founder

& CEO, Blickfeld), Christoph Tullius

(Managing Director, ecoro), Julian

Wadephul (Co-Founder & CEO, enabl

Technologies) and Julius Lutzer

(Co-Founder & CPO, Filics) discussed

with Marie-Helene Ametsreiter, General

Partner at Speedinvest, all about the

topics that move start-up companies

today. All four start-ups are finalists for

the IFOY Start-up of the Year Award

and are setting new standards in intralogistics

with their technologies.

Mathias Müller emphasized how important

it is to identify a clear problem:

“We had a technical problem that

drove us to find a solution. The challenge

was then to bring this solution

to the market.” However, the journey

there was accompanied by doubts, as

Julian Wadephul from enabl Technologies

confirmed: “Doubts are healthy.

But we were always convinced that we

were creating something that offered

real added value.”Financing a start-up

is often a major hurdle.

YOU NEED TO BUILD

NETWORKS

Investor expert Marie-Helene Ametsreiter

explained the typical mistakes

that founders make when looking for

investors: “Many focus too much

on the highest valuation instead of

strategic aspects. An investor is like

a spouse – you can’t get rid of them

so quickly.” She also warned against

raising capital too quickly: “Without

a solid foundation, a company can

collapse under the pressure of too

rapid growth.”

The founders present confirmed these

assessments. Julian Wadephul emphasized:

“We deliberately chose investors

who think long-term and work with

us towards a common goal.” Julius

Lutzer from Filics also emphasized the

importance of a solid network: “The

best investments are not made within

days, but over months of getting to

know each other.” In an industry such

as intralogistics, which is still very conservative,

it is often difficult to establish

new technologies. “If a problem is big

enough and really causes the customer

pain, then we have a chance,” explained

Julian Wadephul. Nevertheless, patience

is required, as decision-making

processes are often lengthy: “Large

companies have structures, compliance

requirements and many decision-making

bodies.”

Attentive audience

Host Stefanie Nonnenmann (impact media projects)

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• Cutting-edge research in logistics

• Innovative businesses

• Substantial startup ecosystem

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Helpers

of tomorrow

The second day of the Logistics & Robotics Conference

was dedicated to the challenges and opportunities

in the field of robotics.

BY THILO JÖRGL

Many companies are reluctant to initiate

new robotics projects due to the numerous

challenges involved. But those who do their

homework have fewer problems – this was

the tenor of the session “the most important

learnings and challenges in robotics projects”

in the Logistics & Robotics Conference, which

was moderated by Noyes Technologies

founder and podcaster Marco Prüglmeier.

Benjamin Albrecht, Project Manager Sales

AGV & AMR at Jungheinrich, gained a lot of

experience in the implementation of mobile

robotics projects in companies. He recommends

that beginners first analyze, simplify

and standardize existing processes before

starting projects. “Basically, it makes sense

to start with a small sub-project and expand

it step by step,” emphasized Albrecht.

Markus Schlotter, Managing Director Central

Europe & Nordics at Exotec, also advises

his customers to do their homework before

starting new projects – including in the area

of communication.

As integration with ERP and WMS systems

is usually challenging, he recommends

putting together a well-coordinated team in

good time. “You have to talk about interfaces

and processes early on in the project,”

says Schlotter.

Gitte Kirkegaard, CEO of Danish manufacturer

Logitrans, emphasized that her company's

mobile robots can be integrated quickly.

“In principle, a device in a small factory only

takes a day because the processes have

already been carried out many times,”

reported Kirkegaard.

The panel was also unable to avoid the

trending topic of AI. Markus Schlotter sees

great potential for this technology in the

area of machine vision and identification

of goods. Max Meister, Co-CEO of Ludwig

Meister, thinks a lot of integrating Llama 3,

the new AI language model from Meta, into

robots. “If you can communicate with the

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devices in natural language, it makes process

optimization much easier,” emphasized

the entrepreneur from Dachau.

The panel was skeptical about the use of

humanoid robots in logistics. It was often

questioned whether complex, humanoid

robots were really the best solution for

simple, recurring tasks, according to the tenor.

“I see them more as an attraction than a

practical solution,” said Max Meister.

Gitte Kirkegaard noted that, in her experience,

large companies are now also

interested in simple, collaborative robotics

solutions.

Intensive discussions about robotics projects

(from top to bottom): Max Meister (Ludwig Meister),

Benjamin Albrecht (Jungheinrich) and

Marco Prüglmeier (Noyes Technologies).

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TEST CAMP

GOES

WESTFALENHALLE

APRIL 15 & 16, 2026

Where world championships are held and rock stars stop by,

high-tech innovations from intralogistics and robotics rock the stage!

TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS and IFOY TEST DAYS:

April 15 & 16, 2026, Westfalenhalle, Dortmund

www.testcamp-intralogistics.com www.ifoy.org

#ifoyrocks #testcamprocks

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INTRALOGISTICS INNOVATIONS TO TOUCH

HANDS-ON TESTING AND NETWORKING WITH LOGISTICS DECISION MAKERS

Feedback

Testing innovations, discussing with experts and making new

contacts: B2B trade visitors but also exhibitors report how they

benefited from TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS and why they want

to come again.

BY STEFANIE NONNENMANN

Company Spokesman &

Head of Business Affairs, TIMOCOM

Gunnar Gbruek

The TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS is

a very useful platform for us because

intralogistics always involves incoming

and outgoing goods.Here we can

present and discuss the opportunities

and challenges of the transport

process in an environment

that we cannot reach at

other events.

Head of Product

Management, Hubtex

Michael

Röbig

Director EP CARE Dealer Support, EP Equipment

Arjan van Zanten

For us, we are very honored to be here, a high-tech

environment with all these fantastic intralogistic solutions.

It’s always interesting to see what new things are coming,

and especially these days are very exciting.

Founder and CEO, Blickfeld

Mathias

Müller

It was a very good

experience for us. The

TEST CAMP INTRA-

LOGISTICS was a way

of interacting with

customers, having

good conversations

about potential future

products.

We had successful

days! We had a few

visitors that were

really interested to

share information,

and talk about new

projects.

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Head of Segment

Stacker Trucks & Low Level

Order Pickers, Jungheinrich

Niklas

Wilkowski

This event is always very exciting

to get connected with all the

other suppliers also with our

customers and partners. Of

course we really enjoy showcasing

our innovative and customer

driven solutions.

Fulfillment Project

Implementation Manager, IKEA

Ina Wolf

It’s quite interesting here

on the TEST CAMP INTRA-

LOGISTICS! I did the highlights

tour, checked out

what’s new and what interesting

things are being presented.

It’s really nice!

Fulfillment Project Implementation

Manager, IKEA

Tommy

Niemierowski

I like the event because you see

some faces behind the glorious

solutions that they are showing.

So, in my opinion, that is very

beneficial.

Supply Chain Director, Dr. Max Italy

Stefano Verna

It is really interesting to touch the

solutions here at the TEST CAMP

INTRALOGISTICS and to talk with

the people about them.

Technology & Start-up Scouting &

3D Scan, BMW Group

Dr. Thomas

Irrenhauser

I really like the very good mixture:

discussions, presentations, and the

hands-on mentality. You can directly

engage with the supplier about what

they can offer you and what you might

use in the future in your environment.

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IFOY TEST CERT

IT IS NOT ONLY THE WORLD'S LARGEST INTRALOGISTICS TEST, BUT ALSO THE TOUGHEST.

AT THE IFOY TEST DAYS AT THE DORTMUND EXHIBITION CENTER, 23 PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS

FROM 21 IFOY FINALISTS UNDERWENT A MULTI-STAGE TEST PROCEDURE. JAM DRÖMER,

CIO OF EK-ROBOTICS AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF THE VDMA MATERIALS HANDLING

AND INTRALOGISTICS ASSOCIATION, AND IFOY JURY CEO ANITA WÜRMSER PRESENTED THE

AUDIT CERTIFICATES (PHOTO, RIGHT).

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Only those innovations that pass the IFOY audit,

are awarded the "Best in Intralogistics" seal:

aluco, EP Equipment, Exotec, Geekplus, HUBTEX,

Interroll, Jungheinrich, Logitrans, PLANCISE,

STILL and Verity. Among the Start-ups

are: Blickfeld, ecoro, enabl

Technologies and Filics.

Congrats to all!

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Innovation Checker

during the visual

and functional

inspection

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The Jury examines the

nominees: 5 minute

presentation each,

then individual

testing

New in the Jury: Hilda Hultén

Editor and publisher of

Dagens Logistik

(Sweden)

HOW IFOY TESTS

Since 2013, products and solutions have been

competing for the IFOY AWARD. The categories

range from counterbalanced trucks and warehouse

technology equipment to AGVs, robots and software

for intralogistics. The path to an IFOY AWARD is

arduous indeed. In a multi-stage process, applicants

must first clear the nomination hurdle before they

are admitted to the IFOY TEST DAYS. There, the

three-part IFOY audit awaits the finalists. Those who

have passed the audit are entitled to use the “Best in

Intralogistics“ certificate.

They provide the most

important evaluation:

the Innovation

Checkers

1. THE IFOY TEST

The audit begins with the test reports conducted by

Dutch trade journalist Theo Egberts for all industrial

trucks in the field. He has a unique Europe-wide

comparative database of independent test data

and is considered the benchmark in the industry.

The test compares the nominated industrial trucks

with competing models – regardless of whether

they were submitted for the award. Each vehicle

undergoes customized driving or functional tests,

including the IFOY test protocol, which covers

around eighty criteria. Among other things, the

protocol assesses the nominees’ performance

in terms of cost-efficiency, energy efficiency,

sustainability, safety, and ergonomics.

2. THE IFOY

INNOVATION CHECK

The innovation value is one of the essential

evaluation criteria for the jurors. To assess the value

of an innovation from the technological standpoint,

a technology comparison with the market

standards is necessary.

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IFOY jurors from

19 countries

travel to Dortmund

for the test

Jury session #4:

the first test results

are available

The Best-in-Intralogistics

certificate is the visible sign of

the high degree of innovation of

the nominated equipment and

solutions. Only the innovations

that have faced the IFOY audit

are allowed to carry the seal.

3. THE JURY TEST

The audit traditionally concludes with the evaluation

of the finalists by the jurors and their approved

advisors. The jury members, trade journalists from

all over the world, are not only presented with all

the results of the IFOY Test and the scientific IFOY

Innovation Check for their voting, but also test them

themselves.

Start of the

jury`s Highlight Tour

This is the content of the scientific IFOY Innovation

Check, part two of the audit. Scientists from

Fraunhofer IML and the Technical Universities

in Dresden and Munich assessed the finalists in

terms of market relevance, customer benefits,

type of execution and degree of innovation.

The innovations of the products mentioned

by the manufacturers in their brochures and

presentations are traced on site by means of visual

inspections and with the aid of a functional test.

The Best-in-Intralogistics

Certificates

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IFOY chief tester

Theo Egberts presenting

the results

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Name JUNGHEINRICH, EFG 425

IFOY Category

Counter Balanced Truck

The Jungheinrich EFG 425 sets new standards as a complete

package: powerful performance, perfect all-around visibility,

and smart assistance systems. More power, more safety,

more comfort – a next-generation electric forklift.

POWERPACKAGE

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VERDICT OF THE INNOVATION CHECK

The EFG 425 is an outstanding, solid implementation and

thus at the forefront of the further development of powerful,

comfortable and safe electric forklift trucks.

Functionality / Type of implementation ++

Novelty / Innovation

Ø

Customer benefit +

Market relevance ++

++ very good / + good / Ø balanced/ - less / -- not available

Further information is available free of charge at ifoy.org.

The results of the scientific Innovation

Check, conducted in March 2025.

FUNCTIONALITY /

TYPE OF IMPLEMENTATION

The Jungheinrich EFG 425 is a powerful and

versatile electric forklift truck designed for

demanding indoor and outdoor applications.

The combination of a powerful 2-motor

drive, a synchronous reluctance lift motor

and a heavy-duty hydraulic block enables

efficient handling of loads of up to 3,500

kg. A new benchmark in this performance

class is set by the overall package, which

impresses with a sophisticated product with

greater safety, excellent visibility, increased

performance and improved ergonomics.

NOVELTY / INNOVATION

The EFG 425 is a further development of

a proven machine in many details. These

include increased performance, greater

temperature stability when operating with

attachments thanks to more oil volume and

flawless driving and operating behavior,

improved among other things by a

buffer-mounted driver´s cab. In terms

of innovations, the improved visibility

must be emphasized, which was achieved

through a glass roof, an adapted

B-pillar design and a slim mast.

As a result, you are surprised by the

phenomenal all-round visibility as soon

as you sit in the driver's seat. Assistance

systems are also available that can significantly

increase safety during operation.

Personnel recognition using addedVIEW

camera systems as well as collision

warning systems point out dangers that

may arise despite the operator's excellent

sense of well-being in the ergonomic cab.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

In terms of customer benefits, the EFG 425

is seen as a great added value. The high

handling capacity of up to 389 pallets per

eight hours and the impressive travel and

lifting speeds offer the potential to increase

productivity. An "efficiency mode" also

enables the performance to be adapted

to the respective requirements, thereby

optimizing energy consumption. Customers

naturally also benefit in terms of safety and

ergonomics thanks to the optional assistance

systems and excellent visibility.

MARKET RELEVANCE

The Jungheinrich EFG 425 is highly relevant

to the market as it meets the growing

demand for powerful and sustainable electric

forklift trucks. The increasing replacement

of combustion engines is leading to rising

demand for electric forklift trucks. The

performance class of the EFG 425 is ideal for

a wide range of industries, which can now

rely on a powerful, innovative electric forklift

truck at combustion engine levels. The versatile

application possibilities give it the potential

to play a significant role in the market.

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2-IN-1

ALL

ROUN

DER

The HUBTEX FLUX 30 blends front and

sideloader tech with 360° steering –

top handling, comfort, and efficiency.

A favorite in this year´s Innovation Check.

Name HUBTEX, FLUX 30

IFOY Category Counter Balanced Truck

The results of the scientific Innovation Check,

conducted in March 2025.

FUNCTIONALITY / TYPE OF IMPLEMENTATION

The HUBTEX FLUX 30 is a highly functional electric multidirectional

counterbalance truck that combines the advantages of both a

frontloader and a sideloader in a single vehicle. With a load capacity

of up to three tons and a lifting height of up to 7.5 meters, it supports

a wide range of applications for various types of goods. The 360° HX

multidirectional steering allows for seamless directional changes

without interruption, significantly improving maneuverability in

tight spaces. It is intuitive and easy to operate. The ergonomically

designed cab, equipped with the HUBTEX Information Terminal,

enhances driver comfort and provides excellent visibility. Overall,

the FLUX 30 impresses with its well-thought-out design and broad

application range.


The 360° HX multidirectional steering sets a new benchmark for

forklift technology in this category. This innovative system enables

seamless transitions between longitudinal and lateral movement,

reducing stop times and minimizing complex maneuvers. The FLUX

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30 stands out for its compactness and impressive load capacity,

achieved through an innovative cast frame and an optimized center

of gravity. Combined with the electric drive and quiet operation, these

features create new possibilities for confined spaces while also

delivering an unexpectedly high level of operator comfort, something

not typically found in this design.

by the truck combines the performance of front and sideloaders in an

outstanding new way, making it ideal for a wide range of industries

where both pallets and long goods need to be transported. Smaller

companies benefit in particular as it eliminates the need to purchase

two specialized forklifts.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

The FLUX 30 delivers significant advantages for customers who require

versatility when handling different types of goods. Its operating

width enables the transport of both pallets and long goods with a

single vehicle, making operations more efficient and reducing the

need for multiple machines. The steering system, with its intuitive

ease of use, saves time and minimizes component wear, leading

to lower operating costs and increased productivity. The FLUX 30’s

compact design allows for operation in narrow warehouse aisles,

optimizing space utilization. Additionally, its emission-free electric

drive and low-noise operation, combined with an ergonomic driver’s

cab, enhance the overall working environment.


A real all-rounder with a convincing operating concept and a

surprising performance.


Functionality / Type of implementation +

Novelty / Innovation +

Customer benefit ++

Market relevance ++


MARKET RELEVANCE

With a load capacity of up to three tons and a wide range of applications,

the HUBTEX FLUX 30 shows a very high market relevance. The

need to achieve more with less investment and limited space will

play an increasingly important role for many companies. The FLUX

30 offers the answers in its performance range. The flexibility offered

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FORGET THE

DIESEL

Name

IFOY Category

EP Equipment, EFL 10T HV

Counter Balanced Truck




The EFL 10T HV impresses with its robust

functionality. The use of a robust diesel chassis

and lithium-ion technology enables versatile

use comparable to IC engine-powered

forklifts. The high load capacity of ten tons,

paired with impressive, sometimes even too

high driving and lifting speeds, as well as

the improved climbing ability, are evidence

of a well-engineered design. The integrated

telematics system for real-time monitoring

of operations is beneficial in terms of efficiency

and maintenance planning. Overall, the

EFL 10T HV leaves a solid impression without

unnecessary features and meets the requirements

of a modern heavy-duty forklift truck

that can also fully replace conventional diesel

forklifts in this class.


When it comes to innovation, the EFL 10T HV

sets new standards in the forklift truck industry.

The integration of high-voltage lithium-ion

batteries and PMS motors enables a significant

increase in energy efficiency and reduces

power consumption compared to conventional

models. The fast-charging option via the EP

Energy Powerbank solution is an innovative

feature that significantly shortens charging

times and maximizes operating times, provided

this powerbank is also purchased. The

impressive Li-ion battery climate control

system that has been introduced should be

emphasized, which ensures safe and efficient

operation at both high and very low temperatures.

This makes outdoor use on a par with

diesel possible at all times.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

The EFL 10T HV offers its users significant

added value. The high performance and efficiency

of the truck lead to a significant increase

in productivity and enable faster material

handling. The emission-free operation

improves working conditions and helps to

reduce the company´s CO 2 footprint. A high

price-performance ratio undoubtedly appears

to be economically advantageous, with the

lower maintenance costs and long battery life

presented here further reducing the total cost

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of ownership. However, this is offset by the more

complex battery management with climate control,

which will not be entirely maintenance-free.

Real-time telematics makes it possible to reduce

maintenance and downtime, which increases

availability for the customer. Finally, the

truck is available at a competitive price that is

comparable to conventional diesel or LPG forklifts.

All in all, the EFL 10T HV offers a convincing

overall package that combines both ecological

and economic benefits.

MARKET RELEVANCE

The market relevance of the EFL 10T HV is undisputedly

high. In view of the growing demand

for sustainable and efficient industrial trucks,

the truck offers a forward-looking solution for

a wide range of industries in which heavy loads

are moved. The versatility of a counterbalance

truck generally allows it to be used in a wide

range of applications. The ability to work in different

weather conditions significantly expands

the range of applications and makes the EFL

10T HV an attractive option for companies.


The combination of high performance and

zero emissions positions the EFL 10T HV as

one of the pioneers in the development of

sustainable industrial trucks in the

heavy-duty sector.

Further information is available free of

charge at ifoy.org.

Functionality / Type of implementation Ø


Customer benefit +

Market relevance +

++ very good / + good / Ø balanced /

- less / -- not available

The EFL 10T HV

meets the demands

of a modern

heavy-duty forklift

and is fully capable

of replacing

conventional

diesel trucks

in this class.

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Name

IFOY Category

Jungheinrich, ETV 214i

Warehouse Truck

Rightsizing for

significantly

greater efficiency

– a trend that

resonated

strongly during

the Innovation

Check.

HighEND

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A successful innovation in terms of safety, ergonomics,

and sustainability.

Further information is available

free of charge at www.ifoy.org.


Novelty / Innovation ++

Customer benefit ++

Market relevance +




FUNCTIONALITY /


Through a bold step towards optimizing the

dimensioning, an exemplary implementation

has been achieved.

A targeted analysis of operational data

from numerous customers showed that

the performance parameters of previous

models were not always fully utilized.

As a result, Jungheinrich demonstrates with

the ETV 214i that a reduced dimensioning

of key components, while maintaining the

same functionality, is sufficient to significantly

increase efficiency. The result is a new

benchmark in terms of ergonomics, with a

uniquely comfortable entry height that stands

out in the market. Additionally, the new approach

leads to improved visibility and a more

spacious operator compartment with more

adjustability for the controls. In terms of processing

and functionality, the ETV 214i continues

to impress with its high quality standard.


The ETV 214i marks the first time a new level

of ergonomics has been achieved in this

performance class of reach trucks. This was

made possible, in part, by a more compact

design of the drive motor, drive wheel, and

battery. However, this downsizing was not

done arbitrarily but based on a systematic

analysis of operational data. The resulting

higher utilization of the components offers

a better cost-benefit ratio, thus contributing

to sustainability and resource conservation.

The reduced battery capacity was sensibly

implemented by Jungheinrich using two

rather than three battery modules, without

the need to develop a completely new

solution. Simply integrating the battery

creates much more design freedom, leading

to a noticeable improvement in ergonomics.

This includes a low entry height, better

all around visibility, and a more spacious

work environment for the operator. The

compelling overall concept is further

enhanced by the innovative “SmartStripe”

lighting system for direction recognition.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

The following key aspects are seen as

providing direct benefits to customers. The

more compact dimensions of the truck

noticeably improve the field of view and

ergonomics, giving the operator of the ETV

214i more space and comfort. These design

advantages, combined with additional

features like the exit warning and the new

LED concept, increase safety for both the

operator and their work environment.

Another key benefit lies in the truck's

high efficiency. This improves the cost

benefit ratio, enabling more economical

operations with the same load capacity.

MARKET RELEVANCE

Reach trucks have been a central part of internal

warehouse operations for many years,

playing a crucial role in the storage and

retrieval of goods. The performance and safe

handling of these devices are key factors in

determining the throughput per unit of time.

An evolution in reach trucks is therefore highly

relevant to the market, as these devices are

used across a wide range of industries. At the

same time, the importance of the efficiency

of logistics processes is steadily increasing,

and the ETV 214i contributes to this area.

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LITTLE

BUT

SIMPLY

BIG

Name

IFOY Category

EP Equipment, X MOVER EXP15

Warehouse Truck

The results of the scientific Innovation Check, conducted

in March 2025.


The X Mover EXP15 excels at what it was designed to do – and does

so in the simplest and most pragmatic way. Thanks to its intuitive

operation in manual mode and during the learning phase of a work

cycle, no extensive training or long adaptation period is required for

the operator. At first glance, the high performance of the automated

mode is not immediately apparent, as the additional components

are barely noticeable and do not restrict manual standard operation.

The mechanical components appear to be robustly designed,

and the plug-in lithium-ion battery concept is thoroughly convincing.

Overall, the implementation is impressively solid and highly

functional.


The innovation of the EXP15 does not lie in minor refinements of

small details but in its groundbreaking simplicity of operation,

combined with remarkably high performance in automated mode.

The focus is clearly on simplifying all functions of the device. With

its cost-effective vehicle navigation solution and easy operation, the

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EXP15 significantly lowers the barrier to entry for partial automtion

of transport processes for the first time. The “Record and Run”

function is so simple that anyone can use it. The true innovation lies

in the deliberate restriction to only the necessary components while

maximizing functionality.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

The low entry barriers for automating transport tasks make the

EXP15 highly beneficial to customers across various industries. It

addresses an urgent need in the industrial sector by enabling effortless

automation for a wide range of applications. Depending on the

specific use case – where, for example, timely further processing of

pallets at the destination is ensured – the EXP15 fully demonstrates

its advantages. For sufficiently long transport distances, handling

and transport processes can be carried out with fewer employees. As

a result, the EXP15 is particularly valuable for companies struggling

with labor shortages.


“Thinking simply” leads to innovation – by intelligently combining

well-established technologies, a highly functional solution has been

created that requires no advanced technical expertise to operate.




Customer benefit +

Market relevance +


MARKET RELEVANCE

Pallet handling and internal transport represent a vast application

field, giving the EXP15 significant market relevance. Cost pressure

and the shortage of skilled labor are driving demand for high-performance

yet cost-effective solutions. The EXP15 stands out with its

unbeatable price-performance ratio, making it an obvious choice as

a primary alternative for new investments, replacements, and entry

into automated operations.

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AUTO

MATE

MADE

EASY

Name

IFOY Category

STILL, FM-X iGo

Mobile Robot


in March 2025.


The design and automation of the reach truck in this form are already

known from various vehicles in its class. However, they have typically

been adaptations of standard trucks rather than purpose-built

designs specifically for automation. The additional sensors for ISO

3691-4-compliant safety features and obstacle detection are wellintegrated

into the vehicle. The incorporation of safety scanners into

the chassis supports operation in narrow aisles, which is particularly

relevant for existing warehouse environments. During testing, the

quick commissioning process using the iGo easy software proved

advantageous, as it enabled scalable automation workflows for

intralogistics with minimal prior knowledge and setup effort.


The FM-X iGo combines multiple innovations that set it apart in the

market. One key breakthrough is the serial production of an automated

reach truck, whereas this segment has traditionally relied on

custom-built, individually adapted projects. The standardized design

lowers costs, reduces implementation time, and increases scalabil-

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ity. Another highlight is the full integration of safety technology into

the vehicle chassis, which not only enables a compact design but

also expands the range of applications within existing warehouse

layouts. The ISO 3691-4-compliant safety system meets contemporary

requirements for mixed operations alongside manually operated

industrial trucks.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

The FM-X iGo offers customers an attractive automation solution,

particularly for companies looking to enter semi-automated warehouse

processes. Its fast commissioning, low aisle space requirements,

and achievable lift heights allow for optimal utilization of

existing storage space and increased operational efficiency.

The solution helps mitigate labor shortages, enhances process

reliability, and reduces manual errors. Additionally, the use of

standardized components ensures long-term operational safety and

reliability.

MARKET RELEVANCE

projects. With serial production, ISO-compliant safety, and easy

scalability, the FM-X iGo fills an important gap in the market for

automated warehouse technology.


The core functions of a reach truck are excellently implemented in

the structural design of the STILL FM-X. The seamlessly executed

automation of these functions – through the integration of sensors,

controls, and operational software – has resulted in an exceptionally

effective solution. This generates high customer value and strong

market relevance in the rapidly growing field of automated warehouse

technology.




Customer benefit +

Market relevance +


With the growing demand for flexible automation solutions in

intralogistics, driven by labor shortages and increasing efficiency

pressures, the FM-X iGo holds strong market relevance. It is not

only aimed at large enterprises with complex warehouse structures

but also appeals to small and mid-sized businesses that have

previously been deterred by the high entry barriers of automation

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Name

IFOY Category

LOGITRANS, LogiRobot – AMR CoBot

Mobile Robot

Easy to handle and

equipped with highquality,

comprehensive

sensor technology,

the AMR CoBot is a

compelling automation

option for medium-sized

and large enterprises.

For

many

many pallets

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The high-quality LogiRobot AMR is equipped with numerous

sensors for safety and functional reliability, and its realized

functions are impressive with high-quality implementation.

Users benefit from a straightforward automation solution

that enhances productivity. While the absence of automation

in the load pickup function aligns with current competitive

standards, the already integrated extensive sensor technology

presents good potential for future developments.



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Market relevance +



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FUNCTIONALITY / TYPE OF

IMPLEMENTATION

The LogiRobot AMR is an automated pedestrian-controlled

forklift truck with an additional

hand control in the form of a foldable tiller.

Of its three main functions, the load pickup is

always performed manually by an operator

and is intentionally not automated by the

manufacturer. Transport and load discharge,

however, are autonomous and do not require

operator supervision or intervention. The

manufacturer, Logitrans, refers to this combination

as a semi-automatic AMR-CoBot. The

individual functions are well-implemented

and of high quality. For the two autonomous

functions, the vehicle is equipped with

numerous powerful sensors and impressive

automation. Obstacle detection relies on 3D

cameras, capturing objects from the ground

and fully detecting the contours of the Logi-

Robot. This enables the vehicle to reliably detect

typical obstacles in its operational environment

and autonomously navigate around

them within its given avoidance capabilities.


The structure and automation of the LogiRobot

are already known in various vehicles of

its class. The use of additional 3D sensors for

obstacle detection is consistently executed,

and the sensors are well integrated into

the vehicle. The control system allows for

positioning on the map both at the vehicle

itself and through the connected control

computer, where transport targets can be

set. Overall, the forklift is competitively

positioned within its market segment.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

The LogiRobot AMR targets medium-sized

and large production companies in the

food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and

cosmetics, industrial production, printing

and packaging, and specialized handling

sectors. In larger production facilities with

regular pallet transport, the Cobot offers a

simple automation option to boost productivity,

providing valuable support.

The key benefits include more efficient

workflows, higher employee satisfaction, and

improved ergonomic conditions. Moreover,

the vehicle's extensive sensor technology

could potentially be used in the future to

realize automatic or even fully autonomous

load pickup. This function could be

optionally integrated, allowing users to

flexibly choose between automatic and

manual load pickup based on their needs.

MARKET RELEVANCE

As a rear fork device with lifting capability,

the LogiRobot AMR is tailored to a wide

market, from medium-sized businesses

to large enterprises, for various transport

tasks in production and logistics. The

aforementioned limitation of customer

benefit also leads to a balanced market

relevance classification, as many users

today are focused on relieving their

employees from routine tasks, including

load pickup for transport objects.

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PICK HIGH

PICK SMART

Name GEEKPLUS, RoboShuttle 11

IFOY Category Mobile Robot


in March 2025.


The highly functional tote-to-person robot, Geekplus RoboShuttle 11,

was specifically developed to optimize storage density and efficiency.

Its improved ability to operate in narrow warehouse aisles and reach

storage heights of up to 11 meters marks a significant advancement

of an existing solution. The lift module enables precise height

adjustment of bins, while the flexible gripper or vacuum suction cup

options allow for the handling of a wide range of bins and cartons.

The functionality of this system appears to be remarkably effective,

especially when integrated with complementary devices in the warehouse

picking system.


This version of the RoboShuttle 11 remains a top innovation in

warehouse automation. Its ability to cover storage heights from

0.285 meters to 11 meters is unique, enabling maximum utilization

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of vertical storage space. The modular design ensures seamless

scalability, allowing companies to flexibly adapt to changing storage

requirements. The flexible gripper or vacuum suction cup options

expand handling capabilities for various types of goods, including

bins and cartons. With its energy-efficient design and advanced navigation

algorithms, the RoboShuttle 11 stands out as a pioneer in the

development of intelligent, sustainable, and space-saving storage

solutions.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

The Geekplus RoboShuttle 11 provides significant value to its users.

By enabling high storage density and efficient order picking, it helps

reduce storage costs while increasing productivity. Its ability to

handle diverse goods makes it applicable across multiple industries.

Additionally, the system offers a fast return on investment and low

operating costs, making it an attractive investment. Its high flexibility

and adaptability allow businesses to quickly respond to changing

market conditions. Improved safety and low maintenance further

enhance the RoboShuttle 11’s appeal as a valuable solution.

MARKET RELEVANCE

The Geekplus RoboShuttle 11 holds strong market relevance as it

meets the growing demand for efficient and scalable storage solutions.

Its ability to maximize vertical storage utilization is particularly

beneficial for key industries such as e-commerce, retail, third-party

logistics (3PL), manufacturing, and healthcare. The projected market

growth of warehouse automation through 2030 further underscores

the importance of the RoboShuttle 11. By addressing labor shortages,

rising operational costs, and the need for sustainable logistics, it

offers a future-proof solution for companies looking to enhance their

supply chain resilience.


The flexible zoning and continuous merging of packages from multiple

conveyor lines represent a unique market innovation, enabling

users to achieve significantly higher throughput rates and buffering

capacities at the same system cost while offering potential energy

savings. The accompanying software package for easy planning and

commissioning significantly enhances commissioning efficiency

and reduces commissioning costs, while operational monitoring

functions ensure smooth operation.




Ø

Customer benefit +

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ALL IN ONE

IN THE

HOUSE

Name

IFOY Category

EXOTEC, Skypod System

Robot Warehouse System



FUNCTIONALITY /


Exotec’s Next Generation Skypod System enables

small load carriers to be transported

from storage to picking with minimal media

disruption. Sequencing can be performed at

multiple points without any loss of performance.

Due to the system’s ability to operate

at great heights, extremely high storage

density is achievable, even within standard

industrial building dimensions. This is a highly

refined advancement of Exotec’s well-known

3D shuttle concept, eliminating the need for

additional lifts. The vehicles optimize the use

of available space by maneuvering efficiently

beneath the racking structure.

Overall, the Exotec Next Generation Skypod

System, with its advanced robotics and modular

architecture, represents an outstanding

solution in warehouse automation. It combines

cutting-edge technology with practical

benefits, making it a valuable investment for

forward-thinking logistics companies.


The already highly innovative Exotec system

has been improved in multiple areas with the

new generation of robots. The system´s core

component is the newly designed robots,

which are more compact and highly dynamic.

Their redesigned structure enhances both

storage density and maneuverability. As a result,

the number of robots that can operate in

parallel has increased significantly. Additionally,

the ports and the strategy for travel paths

leading to them have been redesigned, further

optimizing sequencing efficiency.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

The ability to perform multiple functions with a

single system component, the robot, provides

a wide range of advantages for the customer.

These functions include horizontal movement,

load transfer, vertical movement, sequencing,

transport to picking stations and ergonomic

positioning for optimized picking. This

integration reduces handover points and media

disruptions, leading to increased system

availability, high storage density and exceptional

efficiency in an enclosed process. Since

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sequencing can occur dynamically throughout

transportation and within travel lanes leading to

the ports, it remains highly flexible and does not

require additional infrastructure.

MARKET RELEVANCE

Container storage and sequenced picking are no

longer exclusive to e-commerce but are now essential

elements of logistics operations across

various industries. Particularly in existing facilities,

achieving high density and flexibility is crucial

for efficient integration. The Exotec Next Generation

Skypod System delivers both, providing rapid

and reliable access to a dynamic range of items

even in highbay warehouses. Additionally, in taller

buildings, it enables extremely high storage density

and maximizes space utilization. The system’s

strong scalability is particularly beneficial

in today’s volatile market conditions, allowing

businesses to adapt efficiently and significantly

reduce investment risks.


The Next Generation Skypod System is a

well-targeted evolution of Exotec’s

innovative approach. By maintaining the

advantages of enclosed transport without

load handovers, the robots have been

further optimized, enhancing the system’s

overall benefits.


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Customer benefit ++

Market relevance +



Skypod combines

cutting-edge

technology with

practical benefits,

making it a valuable

investment for

forward-thinking

logistics

companies.

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PROVEN

GEEK

PIECES

Name

IFOY Category

GEEKPLUS, SkyCube

Robot Warehouse System




The SkyCube system is a systematic combination

of a classic Mobile Robotic Fulfillment

System (MRFS, known since KIVA Systems,

now Amazon Robotics) and a pallet warehouse

with 3D shuttles. This creates an exciting and

highly efficient automated storage solution,

based on multiple well-established system

components from Geekplus. The presented

animation impressively illustrated the solution

principle and successfully demonstrated

the system´s advantages. A live demonstration

of the complex solution was not possible

during the IFOY TEST DAYS. Nevertheless, the

SkyCube system is a well-thought-out and

systematically implemented integration of

both areas. The resulting space utilization

within an existing warehouse infrastructure is

remarkable.


The key innovation lies in the systemic, direct,

and process-driven integration of pallet-based

storage using a 3D shuttle system

with an MRFS-based picking system. This

ensures that stored palletized items are immediately

available for picking. The typically

required repacking of goods from pallets into

bins becomes unnecessary, as pallet storage

is an integral part of the system. This dual approach

significantly reduces the overall workload

for both operators and the system itself

while increasing efficiency and performance.

The use of standardized robots for transporting

both picking shelves and pallets to operators

enhances the operational flexibility of the

solution, making it suitable even for volatile

industries. The system´s high adaptability and

flexibility are also noteworthy.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

The system’s key innovations also represent

its primary customer benefits: The high storage

density, elimination of repacking from

pallets into bins, and the logical and physical

integration of pallet-based storage with

a bin-based picking system enable a highly

efficient, high-performance process. All system

components come from a single provider,

forming a cohesive system while maintaining

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a high degree of flexibility. As a result, the system´s

overall performance can be easily scaled,

and the interface to manual operators in the

picking area can be seamlessly expanded.

MARKET RELEVANCE

Mobile Robotic Fulfillment Systems have

evolved from their roots in e-commerce into a

wide range of distribution applications involving

high SKU variability. Various industries now rely

on such systems. By incorporating pallet-based

storage, the range of potential applications

expands even further. The system is suitable

wherever goods need to be handled, stored,

and picked. Both storage capacity and system

performance are independently scalable, significantly

reducing investment risk while enhancing

adaptability. This makes the system viable

for both small and large-scale operations. The

modular design also allows for partial implementations

at the start, without limiting future

expansion options.


The integration of storage and picking

enables a highly efficient and extremely

dense unit, maximizing the use of available

warehouse space. The implementation with

proven components from the Geekplus

ecosystem ensures a high level of

expertise and established technology. The

individual subsystems and components are

part of the existing Geekplus portfolio,

making them well-tested. The combination

of these elements creates a robust system

solution.


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Customer benefit +

Market relevance +



An exciting and

highly efficient

automated storage

solution, based

on multiple wellestablished

system

components

from

Geekplus.

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PLAN

SMART

ACT

SMART

Name

IFOY Category

PLANCISE,

Workforce Management for Logistics

Intralogistics Software




The functionality of the Workforce Management for Logistics software

solution by PLANCISE aims to significantly improve resource

planning and control for workforce management in logistics

environments. The focus is on adapting workforce scheduling to

fluctuating volumes and seasonal demands. PLANCISE achieves

dynamic capacity planning by comparing planned workloads with

actual employee performance, resulting in forecast data about

personnel needs in specific functional areas. The integrated real-time

daily planning allows for quick responses to changing demands and

adjustments in resource allocation. A key feature is shift management,

including resource balancing. The software calculates

over- or under-staffing in real-time and balances it using available

information about qualifications, working hours, and performance

data. This reduces the common effect of poorly integrated processes

in logistics centers. Based on various criteria, such as throughput

forecasts, employee skills, and current workload, the software

suggests suitable personnel shifts to increase overall efficiency. The

software’s features and its cloud implementation stand out in terms

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of functionality, software design, and GUI, with extensive reporting

and forecasting features, along with useful data display and output

options for the user.


The novelty of Workforce Management for Logistics lies in the

consistent digitization and automation of a task in intralogistics that

has largely been manual and prone to errors. For personnel planning,

companies still rely on spreadsheets, manual coordination, or less

industry-specific software tools.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

PLANCISE claims to make existing data sources usable for operational

shift management and resource distribution through open

interfaces. With this desired data transparency, the software´s impressive

features can be effectively applied to both large companies

and medium-sized logistics centers. The key requirement for the

effectiveness of the planning tool is the availability of these data in

digital format and with up-to-date accuracy.

MARKET RELEVANCE

If the data scope and timeliness requirements are met, the software

offers significant added value for companies in the intralogistics

sector. It creates transparency in personnel planning and optimizes

resource allocation efficiently and quickly based on real-time data,

volume forecasts, and qualifications. The centralized provision of

relevant information serves operational managers for need-based

personnel distribution. Another benefit is improved planning quality,

which leads to higher motivation among employees. Additionally,

minimizing manual planning methods reduces errors and enhances

responsiveness to volatile logistics processes. PLANCISE targets a

largely overlooked market gap in intralogistics personnel planning,

offering a solid solution for operators of larger logistics centers with

100 or more employees, giving it strong market relevance.


The software´s personnel management features address the key

challenges faced by large logistics system operators, where there

are varying workloads in complex systems. Depending on the availability

and quality of data, the tool is highly useful for deployment in

larger logistics facilities.




Ø

Customer benefit ++

Market relevance +


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IMAGINE

IT.

BUILD

IT.

Name

IFOY Category

GEEKPLUS, G-Plan

Intralogistics Software




G-Plan is a specialized planning tool that supports the pre-sales

and decision-making process in solution development through interactive

3D visualizations and simulations. The software enables

the early understanding, evaluation, and optimization of complex

automation solutions. Users can compare different options,

perform feasibility studies, and identify areas for improvement.

It provides a modern and user-friendly environment, designed for

ease of use, making it accessible even to non-technical users. At

the same time, G-Plan facilitates data-driven decision-making,

helping to reduce risks and inefficiencies in project planning.

Notably, the integration of simulation and visualization in one tool

allows for a practical and reality-based assessment of design and

planning progress.

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G-Plan represents a strong evolution of traditional planning tools in

several aspects. The interactive 3D visualization clearly differentiates

itself from static presentation formats, offering a comprehensive

understanding of potential automation solutions. The integration of

real-time simulations and the ability to compare various solution

scenarios side by side is a standout feature of G-Plan. Additionally,

the software offers a data-driven optimization function that allows

targeted improvements to be derived from simulation results. G-Plan

is not just a visualization tool but actively supports efficient, iterative

solution development. This combination of visualization, data analysis,

and data comparison is rare in the market and signifies a good

level of innovation.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

G-Plan makes it easier for customers to understand complex

technical solutions early on and make informed decisions. The clear

presentation and the ability to contrast different options help avoid

costly mistakes and shorten development times. Particularly, the

integration of real-time data and performance metrics improves

planning accuracy. This leads to greater planning security, better

communication within project teams, and ultimately, more efficient

solutions.

MARKET RELEVANCE

markets where digital transformation and automation are gaining importance,

G-Plan provides a practical solution for supporting project

planning. The software is an efficient tool for evaluating intralogistics

technical projects on solid ground. In environments where flexibility,

visualization, and data transparency in solution development are

increasingly demanded, G-Plan is well-positioned as a planning and

presentation tool.


The functions of the software are tailored to the technical sales

process for Geekplus robot systems. The software includes interactive

3D visualization, real-time simulation, feasibility evaluation,

horizontal solution comparison, and data-driven optimization on a

user-friendly graphical interface. The realized functions represent

a good development of traditional tools, making them well-suited

for the pre-sales planning process. Furthermore, the functions are

well-implemented with a corresponding graphical user interface.




Customer benefit +

Market relevance

Ø


The market relevance of G-Plan arises partly from its broad application

across various industries – from logistics and manufacturing to

retail – but is somewhat limited by its focus on Geekplus products. In

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VDA 5050 inside

Last Mile Automation

Name

IFOY Category

JUNGHEINRICH, Jungheinrich & MHP @Wildeboer

Integrated Customer Solution

The results of the scientific Innovation Check, conducted in March 2025.


The automation solution implemented at Wildeboer Bauteile GmbH

ensures efficient and reliable transport handling within the newly

constructed logistics center. This solution relies on various automated

guided vehicles (AGVs) to manage internal material flows, handling

both pallet-sized load carriers and small load carriers. Six Jungheinrich

ERC 213a AGVs autonomously transport pallets between the

warehouse, production, and return stations, while the autonomous

mobile robot SOTO precisely handles and transports small load

carriers along the production line. The manufacturer-independent

software MHP-FleetExecuter centrally controls the entire AGV fleet.

It not only intelligently assigns transport orders to the optimally

positioned vehicles but also optimizes routes for small load carrier

transport. The software efficiently communicates with the deployed

AGVs via the VDA 5050 interface, ensuring seamless integration with

the surrounding conveyor system. By leveraging this technology,

Wildeboer has significantly increased transport capacity – handling

over 83 GLT and 22 KLT transports per hour – while simultaneously

enhancing process reliability and reducing manual effort.


The combination of SOTO for small load carriers and ERC 213a for

large load carriers within a shared transport layout represents a

forward-thinking solution. The implementation of advanced functions

such as route planning and SOTO’s so-called backpack management

has enabled a high degree of automation while maintaining flexible

scalability. A key innovation lies in the ability to integrate additional

AGVs, including models from different manufacturers, without requiring

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Wildeboer serves as

a leading example of

how even companies

with only a few hundred

employees can operate a

complex fleet of industrial

trucks economically

and efficiently.

Jungheinrich and MHP have implemented an impressive automation

system in a large-scale layout for Wildeboer. The customer benefits

particularly from the selected transport management system, which

reliably coordinates the mixed fleet of container and pallet AGVs

within shared traffic areas via the VDA 5050 interface. Previously,

such innovation was reserved for the large AGV fleets of automotive

OEMs. This solution now provides a compelling example of how

industrial truck fleets can be effectively deployed in companies with

only a few hundred employees. Especially in Germany, where SMEs

form the backbone of the economy, this system has a very strong

market relevance.




Customer benefit ++

Market relevance ++

++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / - less / -- not available

structural modifications to the system architecture. This modular and

expandable approach marks a significant advancement in intralogistics.

Previously, managing mixed AGV fleets at this level was primarily seen

in large-scale systems, such as those used in the automotive industry.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

For Wildeboer, the implementation of a mixed fleet of pallet and container

AGVs – centrally controlled by a powerful, manufacturerindependent

fleet management system – delivers substantial

added value. The ability to reliably coordinate all vehicles within

shared traffic areas is particularly crucial and is enabled by the

VDA 5050 interface. This not only increases process reliability

but also significantly reduces the personnel required for internal

material flow. Additionally, the solution allows for flexible

scalability, supporting future expansions. As a result, Wildeboer

benefits from modern, cost-efficient automation, a level of sophistication

that was previously reserved for large enterprises.

MARKET RELEVANCE

This solution holds strong market relevance, particularly for industrial

SMEs, which are prevalent in Germany. With its adaptive, scalable

structure, the system is designed to meet the needs of small

and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are increasingly seeking

automated logistics solutions but lack the extensive resources of

large OEMs. The successful implementation at Wildeboer serves as

a pioneering example of how a complex AGV fleet can be operated

economically and efficiently even in mid-sized companies. Given the

growing shortage of skilled workers and the increasing demand for

flexible production and logistics processes, this system presents a

future-proof approach with very high potential for widespread adoption.

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Inventory at IKEA

Drones at Work

Name

IFOY Category

VERITY, Verity Inventory Tracking System at Ingka Group





The Verity inventory drone for manual high-bay warehouses is

capable of reading barcodes as well as counting cases in opened

pallets through an extensive and purpose-built sensor and lighting

system. The inventory system can be easily integrated into various

WMS/WCS systems. Autonomous flight operation is based on a 3D

map of the warehouse and ensures autonomous battery charging

after ten minutes of flight time. System commissioning, including

3D mapping and installation of reflection markers on the ceiling for

navigation via an upward-facing camera, takes approximately one

week. The Collaboration Mode for operation during business hours

in the presence of personnel functionally prevents contact with

people by using WMS data on current warehouse activities

as well as obstacle detection via integrated 3D and distance

sensors during forward flight while operating at predefined

safe flight altitudes. The number of deployed drones can be

scaled according to warehouse size and the desired inventory

cycle. Overall, customers report a high level of operational

reliability.


The market-unique Collaboration Mode for use in areas with personnel

allows inventory operations to continue during regular

warehouse operations, including 24/7 environments. In contrast,

comparable systems can only be used during closing hours or

require partial warehouse shutdowns. Similar inventory systems

are also often ground based, making them less flexible. Addi-

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Developed in collaboration with the Ingka Group, the unique

Collaboration Mode of the Verity inventory drone ena-bles

continuous, rolling inventory operations during ongoing

warehouse activities. To the satisfaction of customers, the

system significantly improves inventory tracking while

substantially reducing associated costs.



Customer benefit ++

Market relevance +


Further information is available free of charge at www.ifoy.org.

tionally, the drone features an optical navigation system that

can localize itself in dark warehouses using ceiling-mounted

reflector markers emitting signals in the non-visible spectrum.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

The Verity inventory system enables up to 20 times more frequent

inventory checks through continuous, rolling inventory counts,

which, thanks to the collaborative mode, can be performed during

business hours without disrupt-ing regular warehouse operations.

In the Ingka Group application example, the system has resulted

in 50 percent fewer write-offs due to loss, 70 percent fewer downtimes

in downstream processes caused by misplaced pallets, and

a significant reduction in oversales. Additionally, over 800,000 labor

hours per year are saved across more than 100 customer sites,

reducing manual inventory work by 80 percent. For warehouse

personnel, drone-based inventory improves working conditions

by eliminating manual inventory tasks at high altitudes. Energy

savings of up to 25 percent are also possible, as the inventory

system can operate in darkness and does not require lifting platforms.

The investment typically pays for itself within one year.

MARKET RELEVANCE

The Verity inventory drones target scalable deployment in manual

highbay warehouses for rolling inventory in 24/7 operations. The

estimated market potential includes approximately 10,000 distribution

and self service warehouses worldwide. Due to its collaborative

operation, the inventory drone can be fully autonomous even in

warehouses with personnel, opening new use cases for facilities

with short or no closing periods. Currently, 150 Verity inventory

systems are successfully operating in production environments.

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Geekplus at Dr. Max

Fast ROI

Name

IFOY Category

GEEKPLUS, Roboshuttle + P40 with Dr. Max taly





Geekplus has implemented a reliable automated tote warehouse

for Dr. Max in Italy, covering 12,000 products and 18,000 totes. The

system consists of 22 mobile Roboshuttles for retrieving totes

from double-deep shelving and 50 P40 robots transporting more

than 200 totes per hour to five picking stations, where 16 orders

are processed simultaneously with pick-to-light support. Storage

is handled via four workstations using a similar principle. To

optimize efficiency, the system performs an automated ABC-based

tote placement optimization every night. A standout feature of this

freely scalable system is its fleet management capability, which

can handle large-scale warehouses with up to 3,000 robots and

applications involving as many as 1.4 million totes. Additionally, the

robots are highly adaptable for use with various tote types, including

subdivided totes and cartons. The redundancy of the deployed

robots allows for seamless and uninterrupted maintenance of

individual units. The entire system is managed technically by just

one person.


While Geekplus employs an automated storage system based

on standard components, its unique feature is the newly introduced

maximum rack height of up to 12 meters, making it one

of the tallest mobile robot solutions in Europe. Although the installation

at Dr. Max utilizes rack heights of only eight meters,

the Telgate site is still the largest pharmacy warehouse automation

project in Italy. Another innovation is the customer-specific

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Geekplus impresses with a broad range of cost-effective and

highly scalable standard solutions that cater to di-verse

customer requirements, even for large-scale warehouse

automation projects. The Telgate warehouse is often

highlighted as a reference site due to its outstanding

performance and Dr. Max’s high satisfaction.



Customer benefit ++

Market relevance ++



overhead conveyor system for picked totes, which was installed

above the robot travel area, saving valuable floor space.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

A key factor in Dr. Max’s decision to implement the Geekplus

system was its cost effectiveness, with a typical ROI of one to

three years while maintaining full scalability for future expansions

during live operations. The overall sys-tem provides the

advantage of fast access times combined with high throughput.

The performance levels and system costs can be flexibly

adapted to customer needs based on the number of robots. At

Dr. Max, productivity was doubled while requiring 80 percent

less space and up to 80 percent less personnel. The ergonomic

picking stations enable quick training and high productivity

for pickers, with nearly zero picking errors. The relatively short

implementation time of seven to nine months or just four months

for expansions, along with the system’s high reliability, adds

further customer value. For Dr. Max, automation with Geekplus

also serves as a positive marketing factor for investors.

MARKET RELEVANCE

The Geekplus automated tote storage system is the optimal

solution for Dr. Max in terms of system complexity, SKU volume,

scalability, quick response times, flexible prioritization, and high

throughput. Geekplus meets market demand well with a broad

selection of warehouse and robotic systems. The standard offering

also allows for exten-sive customer-specific adaptations. With

its dual-channel focus on e-commerce and retail supply, Dr. Max

represents many similar companies looking to automate their

warehouse capacities, making Geekplus solutions highly relevant.

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PLAYING

BETTER

Name

IFOY Category

INTERROLL, MCP PLAY

Special of the Year




The flexible conveyor system MCP PLAY from Interroll ensures precise

localization of all packages on the conveyor line, enabling flexible

zone sizes with a constant distance between packages as well as

the seamless merging of multiple conveyor lines. Both functionalities

were successfully validated in tests; the implementation appears

robust, reliable, and high-performing. New packages can be flexibly

introduced into the conveyor line and tracked. The system allows

seamless selection of flexible operating modes regarding maximum

energy efficiency or maximum throughput. Various software tools for

simple digital layout design, commissioning, and operational moni–

toring round off the well-thought-out image of this new conveyor

technology solution positively.


Compared to other zero-pressure accumulation (ZPA) conveyor

solutions, the Adjust to Gap and Flowing Merge functions are true

market innovations. The flexible zone size (Adjust to Gap) enables

significantly better space utilization on the conveyor line by allowing

packages to travel closer together, while Flowing Merge ensures

smooth merging of packages without stops. Another innovation is

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the elimination of a PLC for overall system control, provided only MCP

PLAY components are used. Instead, an open system is available

with an MQTT interface and WMS integration, which, thanks to a novel

integration layer, can now be centrally and directly pre-configured

for all controllers. At the same time, decentralized material flow

control through direct communication between controllers reduces

IT structure complexity.

ena-bling, for example, PC-assisted pre-commissioning and pre-configuration

of the system based on layout tool planning or rapid identification

of faulty modules using the operational tool. Both aspects

optimize costs and labor time for specialists in times of skilled labor

shortages. The system solution is already successfully in use with

more than ten beta testers.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

With MCP PLAY, especially when conveying variably sized packages,

throughput can be increased by more than 100 percent on the same

conveyor line compared to conventional ZPA systems with fixed zone

sizes. Energy savings of up to 30 percent can be achieved, particularly

with higher utilization rates, many switches and merges in the conveyor

line, and heavier package weights. Overall, MCP PLAY enables

significantly smoother and more material-friendly operation of the

conveyor system. The digitally interconnected planning, commissioning,

and operational software tools are highly user-friendly and

allow for significantly faster and more cost-efficient commissioning

of new conveyor lines as well as the quick identification of faulty

modules during operation.

MARKET RELEVANCE

Market relevance is high, as the same hardware and comparable

costs can deliver significant advantages in throughput and energy

consumption for high-throughput and variable conveyor processes.

At the same time, the planning, commissioning, and operational

software tools provide an early holistic view of the entire system,


The flexible zoning and continuous merging of packages from multiple

conveyor lines represent a unique market innovation, enabling

users to achieve significantly higher throughput rates and buffering

capacities at the same system cost while offering potential energy

savings. The accompanying software package for easy planning and

commissioning significantly enhances commissioning efficiency

and reduces commissioning costs, while operational monitoring

functions ensure smooth operation.




Customer benefit +

Market relevance ++


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DATA, DATA,

DATA ...

Name

IFOY Category

ALUCO, aluco STRIX

Special of the Year




Freight of any size and on various load carriers

is measured as it passes through (on a tow

tractor or forklift), with the results linked to any

available input data. These measurements then

serve as the basis for optimization in both dispatching

and route planning. The key advantage

of aluco STRIX is its seamless integration of

hardware, AI, and precise measurement-based

evaluation methods into process workflows and

optimization strategies. The system can also be

applied in various other use cases, such as contour

inspection before automated warehouses

and freight optimization.


The core innovation lies in the unique combination

of hardware, data analysis logic, and

subsequent process inte-gration. Using stereo,

3D, and 2D cameras, the system not only performs

precise freight measurements on any

type of load carrier but also utilizes AI methods

to determine packing volume. Additionally,

it identifies the type of load carrier and any

codes or markings present. All of this takes

place as the freight moves through a portal at

normal driving speeds, whether on forklifts or

tow trailers. Based on the detected contours

and freight volumes, a complex process of load

and route optimization is triggered, enabling a

far-reaching optimization process beyond mere

digitalization. By combining the scanning and

measuring processes into a single workflow, a

wealth of additional data is provided or verified.

In the context of a digital twin, this significantly

improves data quality, making the optimization

process far more reliable and increasing its

overall potential.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT

This technology can be easily integrated into

regular operations, allowing measurement and

data capture to take place directly in the logistics

flow at the loading dock. The collected data

enables an almost comprehensive optimization

of the logistics process – currently, primarily in

outbound logistics. However, similar potential

exists in in-bound operations, such as contour

verification in prezones of automated warehouses

and volume-optimized storage. The sys-

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tem greatly reduces reliance on manually recorded

or unverified customer-provided data while significantly

improving the reliability of the optimization

process. As a result, a closed, fully automated

workflow based on verified data becomes possible.

By increasing vehicle or warehouse utilization

rates, significant efficiency gains can be achieved,

which also contribute to sustainability goals.

MARKET RELEVANCE

Without highly reliable data, targeted efficiency

improvements in transport logistics are nearly

impossible. The growing diversity of freight

shipments, especially in e-commerce, makes

it increasingly difficult to standardize load carriers.

Additionally, customer-provided information

is often suboptimal. To ensure a high level

of security in the optimization process despite

these challenges, freight carriers depend on reliable

data. aluco STRIX provides this data while

also integrating it into follow-up processes for

comprehensive optimization. Beyond freight

forwarding, the system offers various applications

for load monitoring and optimization, with

future implementations planned based on Aluco’s

existing approach.


aluco STRIX is a highly innovative solution

that leverages existing sensor technology

for real-time data acquisition, optimal

evaluation, and the use of verified,

high-value data for holistic process

optimization. This significantly enhances

the quality of the optimization process

and unlocks numerous opportunities for

implementation across the entire logistics

workflow.


charge at ifoy.org.



Customer benefit ++

Market relevance ++



Based on the detected

contours and freight

volumes, a complex

process of load and

route optimization is

triggered, enabling

a far-reaching

optimization

process

beyond mere

digitalization.

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Startups

2025

»

Since 2019, the IFOY AWARD has been

giving start-ups a chance. This year,

four newcomers are competing

for the IFOY Start-up of the

Year Award.


Since its introduction in 2019, the IFOY

spin-off award “IFOY Start-up of the Year”

has established itself as a permanent fixture

in the competition – and as a springboard

for young companies looking to bring their

innovative developments onto the big stage

of intralogistics.

But the title itself isn’t the only prize: even

being nominated and taking part in the

three-stage IFOY audit gives start-ups the

chance to present their technology to an

international professional audience and

demonstrate their market readiness.

The participation criteria are strict: only

start-ups that have been on the market for

no more than three years at the time of submission,

employ a maximum of 30 people,

and do not exceed an annual turnover of five

million euros are eligible to apply. However,

the most decisive factor is the level of innovation

– and the technical feasibility of the

solution. A functional prototype is required;

pure conceptual ideas are not enough. The

standards are high – and accordingly, the

selection of nominees is exclusive.

For 2025, four start-ups have managed to

stand out from a multitude of submissions

with their solutions. This year, four inno–

vations have been nominated: a novel AMR

system designed for confined warehouse

spaces, a hybrid concept for the remote

control and automation of forklifts, a shuttle

for rapid pallet transport on dedicated lanes,

and a 3D LiDAR safety system to protect

critical infrastructure.

All finalists presented their developments at

the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS in Dortmund

– in front of scientists, experts, and the international

jury, which scrutinized every detail.

But as always, the same rule applies this

year: which of the nominated innovations

will ultimately prevail will be revealed only

at the official award ceremony. The decision

promises exciting insights into the future

of intralogistics – and the winner can look

forward to a well-deserved moment in the

spotlight of the industry.

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Blickfeld

A smart 3D LiDAR designed

for demanding physical

security applications — equally

suited for both indoor

and outdoor use.

Results of the scientific Innovation Check,


Functionality / Type of implementation:

The core of this startup is its proprietary

LiDAR hardware, which eliminates the need

for a rotating mirror system and integrates

both software and hardware directly into the

sensor itself – eliminating the need for an external

evaluation unit. The product is primarily

designed for perimeter security, bulk material

contour measurement, and controlled access

security. A combination with camera-based

measurement is under consideration.

Novelty / Innovation: This sensor´s innovation

level is particularly high because it replaces

the complex rotating mirror typically


»

Blickfeld's product sets new standards with its

unique hardware and has strong potential to be

widely adopted as a system solution. «

found in laser scanners and LiDAR systems

with a self-developed hardware solution. This

allows for a robust sensor system without

moving parts. From the outset, volumetric

security was the primary development goal.

The integrated software, housed within the

sensor itself, is a core part of the overall

solution, enabling easy and precise definition

and adjustment of monitored zones.

Customer benefit: A robust, high-precision

sensor has been developed as the foundation

for security solutions, offering flexible

deployment across company premises. Bulk

material contour measurement is another

key application, where the sensor’s resilience

to harsh environmental conditions and fluctuations

is crucial. Existing 2D and 3D LiDARs

often struggle with stability in such challenging

outdoor conditions, making automation

difficult. The new Blickfeld sensor provides a

solution to these issues.

The product is a significant advancement over currently known sensors and

offers a 3D LiDAR solution without the need for complex moving parts. This

enables precise monitoring of security-critical environments, both indoors and

outdoors, in an efficient and robust manner.



Customer benefit ++

Market relevance +

Market relevance: The potential applications

are vast, and increasing security requirements

across various industries continue

to drive demand for protective measures. The

shift toward 3D sensor technology is already

well underway. Blickfeld´s product sets new

standards with its unique hardware and has

strong potential to be widely adopted as a

system solution.

++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / -less / -- not available

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ecoro

A forward-thinking

transportation system for

palletized goods that uses

automated shuttles on

separate lanes.




The P2X system from the start-up ecoro

is an automated solution for pallet-based

material supply within factory premises

– essentially for traditional in-plant transportation.

The goal of its development

was to create a solution that is as simple,

cost-effective, and fast as possible, enabling

high throughput over long distances while

lowering the entry barrier for automating

in-plant logistics.

Novelty / Innovation: The P2X system is

unique in the market. Its innovation lies not

only in the overall concept but also in the

design and features of the shuttles, particularly

in the deliberate avoidance of extensive sensor

technology and computing power. Instead, it

relies on components widely used in the automotive

industry, making the solution especially

cost-efficient. With the right infrastructure, the

initial investment required for system deployment

can be kept very low. A key highlight is

the vehicle’s high speed, ranging from 30 to 60

kilometers per hour, allowing for exceptionally

high throughput. The system’s intelligence lies

in its fleet management.

»

Existing AMR and AGV systems are often

unsuitable for safe outdoor operation. ecoro's

solution overcomes these limitations and provides

an efficient alternative. «

Customer benefit: In brownfield projects,

long transport routes within factory premises

are often unavoidable. ecoro provides

a cost-effective, fast, and flexible automation

solution without requiring extensive additional

infrastructure, provided that a designated

driving area is available.

Market relevance: In many factories, daily

internal transport for material supply is in

use, but layout adjustments are often not


possible. Existing AMR and AGV systems

are often unsuitable for safe outdoor operation.

Their complex sensors are designed

for operation in non-enclosed environments

but are sensitive to poor environmental

conditions and allow only very limited

speeds. ecoro´s solution overcomes

these limitations and provides an efficient

alternative.

ecoro´s P2X system is a cost-optimized, high-speed transport solution designed

to replace existing in-plant pallet transport with a fully automated system.



Customer benefit +

Market relevance +


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enabl

The innovative remote

control of forklifts aims

to effectively counter

the shortage of

skilled workers.




The teleoperation system for forklifts is

implemented to a very high technical standard.

It includes a proprietary sensor technology

package for forklifts and a teleoperation

»

workstation. The CE-certified safety system

ensures consistently safe autonomous and

remote-controlled forklift operation and largely

prevents operational errors. The forklift remote

control is functionally highly convincing.

Novelty / Innovation: There are hardly any

comparable offerings on the market. What is

enabl pragmatically combines proven

technologies (forklifts, sensors, remote control

devices, and order data management) into an

innovative approach. «


The offering is an attractive business model for the customer, as forklift processes

are provided with complete flexibility, as well as for enabl Technologies, to collect

data through teleoperation for the development of autonomy features.



Customer benefit ++

Market relevance ++


new is the intelligent business model and the

service concept at this level of technological

depth and quality, applied across the full

range of forklift use cases.

Customer benefit: The customer can

integrate the system into all existing forklift

processes after a short commissioning time

of one to two weeks and benefits from the

global remote driver pool. This ensures that

the required driving capacity is available

on demand at any time, regardless of labor

shortages, with reliable availability and

scalability.

Market relevance: Market relevance

is high, as many forklift applications in

warehouses, such as truck loading and

unloading, block and high rack storage, or

stacking of mesh boxes, are often not yet

automatable with the necessary performance

due to demanding conditions. At the

same time, labor shortages and fluctuating

order volumes place a burden on warehouse

operations. Offering forklift operations as a

full-service solution that includes the vehicle,

automation, and remote driver with seamless

integration of partial automation and remote

control at an attractive price is a well matched

approach. which has already proven its

practical applicability in eight pilot projects

and a productive installation with a total of

250 days of operational time.

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Filics

A double-skid system made

up of two autonomously driving

robots sets new standards

in intralogistics.




The compact double-skid system is designed

for the horizontal movement of pallets and

grid boxes and disappears almost completely

beneath the load carrier. As a result, and with

the help of the omnidirectional drive system

integrated into each skid, maneuvering with

load carriers is significantly simplified, as

lateral movements are also possible. The

system performed reliably in testing, transporting

load carriers in confined spaces.

Novelty / Innovation: Filics offers the only

industrially deployable double-skid system

on the market. No comparable systems exist.


»

During pilot deployments at six well-known

mid-sized to large companies, with a total operating

period of 100 days, the Filics system demonstrated

market readiness, market fit, and high scalability

across different logistics processes. «

Customer benefit: The system enables

space savings of up to 66 percent by increasing

storage density in block warehouses

while maintaining direct access to each load

carrier. This results in cost savings as well

as improved time efficiency in transport and

The market-unique double-skid system from Filics enables new applications for

load carrier transport in confined spaces compared to conventional autonomous

transport solutions, thereby greatly expanding the range of automatable

warehouse processes.



Customer benefit ++

Market relevance ++

++ very good / + good / Ø balanced / -less / -- not available

sorting processes. The automation of load

carrier movements in tight spaces is possible

both in brownfield environments and in collaborative

operations and can be applied to a

wide range of load carrier types.

Market relevance: The Filics Unit enables

the automation of many hand pallet truck

processes that were previously not (economically)

automatable in block and line

warehouses, as well as in other confined

environments in production and logistics

settings. In line warehouses, for example, for

perishable goods, the system advances all

pallets without the need for a conveyor belt.

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THE

IFOY

TESTERS

When they enter the test hall,

it gets quiet at the finalists'

booths. The IFOY AWARD

testers are feared, because their

judgment counts.

Guido Follert,

Innovation Checker and Head of

the Machines and Systems

Department at the Fraunhofer

IML. The expert for automation

and intralogistics innovations

BY ANITA WÜRMSER

Is it a real innovation or a successful development? How

do the performance values compare to the competition?

What about customer benefits, manufacturing details and

features? Nowhere is there more testing and inspecting

than at the IFOY AWARD. Those nominated for the final

must undergo a three-stage audit. The results give the jurors

important clues for their vote.

This year, six logistics scientists and two IFOY testers put

the finalists through their paces in Hall 3 of IFOY partner

Messe Dortmund. In total, the experts examined and tested

21 devices and solutions from 15 manufacturers over

four days.

Part 1 of the IFOY Audit is the practice-oriented IFOY test

by Dutch trade journalist Theo Egberts. This measures

the hard facts in the vehicle categories and compares

them with the relevant competitive equipment. The vehicles

undergo individually tailored driving or functional

tests, including the IFOY test protocol, which comprises

around 80 criteria and determines, among other things,

the economy and energy efficiency, sustainability, safety

and ergono mics of the equipment.

The second part of the IFOY audit is the scientific Innovation

Check. It is carried out by the Dortmund Fraunhofer

Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML), the Stuttgart

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering

and Automation (IPA), the Chair of Technical Logistics at

the University of Dresden and the Chair of Materials Handling

Material Flow Logistics at the Technical University of

Munich.

The IFOY Innovation Check team checked the nominees

on the spot in the hall in terms of market relevance, customer

benefits, type of execution and degree of innovation.

In addition, the scientists verified the innovations stated

by the manufacturers and evaluate in a technology comparison

whether they are innovative further developments,

successful new developments or genuine innovations.

A four-point rating scale is used as a guide: "non-existent,"

"less", "balanced," "good" and "very good".

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Innovation Checkers

Prof. Dr. Thorsten Schmidt (l.),

Chair of Logistics Engineering at

TU Dresden and Dr. Martin

Anders, research assistant at

the Institute for Logistics

Engineering and Work Systems

at TU Dresden. The specialists

in industrial trucks and

automation.

Innovation

Checker Dr.-Ing. Richard

Bormann, Head of the

Handling and Intralogistics

Group at Fraunhofer IPA,

and the robotics and

software expert in the test

team

Prof. Dr. Johannes Fottner,

holder of the fml - Chair of

Materials Handling, Material

Flow, Logistics at the

Technical University of

Munich. The expert for

technical logistics,

identification and

digitalization

IFOY tester Theo Egberts,

logistics journalist and the

number 1 forklift tester. He

tests performance values and

summarizes more than 80 hard

and soft facts for the jury

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On the edge

JURY ON SITE

Four jury sessions – one remote –

one Highlight Tour, the report of

the IFOY testers and innovation

checkers, various manufacturer

presentations and individual testing.

The jury‘s schedule is packed before

the journalists cast their vote.

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2025JURY

25 JURORS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

SPECIALIZED, HIGHLY MOTIVATED, CRITICAL WITH PASSION. WWW.IFOY.ORG

The IFOY Judges

The winners of the IFOY AWARD are chosen by a jury. Its members are

renowned trade journalists from leading logistics media worldwide.

The jury decides independently, according to transparent criteria and

on the basis of professional expertise.

The jury is chaired by Anita Würmser, logistics journalist and managing

director of impact media projects GmbH.

SWITZERLAND

Klaus Koch

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

“LOGISTICSINNOVATION.ORG“

GERMANY

Anita Würmser

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ”IFOY MGZN“,

“LOGISTICS HALL OF FAME MAGAZIN“

The journalist and publicist is the

founder of the IFOY AWARD, executive

chair of the IFOY jury and the

Logistics Hall of Fame. The online

reach of the IFOY AWARD is

nearly 1 billion people worldwide.

ifoy.org; logisticshalloffame.net

The internationally positioned online

platform LogisticsInnovation, based

in Rupperswil, was founded in 2020.

The bi-weekly newsletter has

almost 850 subscribers,

the website 95,000 PIs/month.

logisticsinnovation.org

CZECH REPUBLIC

Michal Stengl

GERMANY

Sascha Schmel

MANAGING DIRECTOR VDMA

MATERIALS HANDLING

AND INTRALOGISTICS

ASSOCIATION

As a permanent member of the

jury (without voting rights),

Sascha Schmel represents the

idealistic sponsor of the IFOY

AWARD.

foerd.vdma.org

GERMANY

Bernd Maienschein

SPECIALISED LOGISTICS EDITOR

“VOGEL COMMUNICATIONS”

Among other things, he writes for MM Logistik, which is

published six times a year with a circulation of 8,000 copies.

The daily newsletter has 8,000 readers.

maschinenmarkt.de; www.mm-logistik.de

THE NETHERLANDS

Theo Egberts

BURO ANDERSOM

The IFOY Chief Tester

is a juror (without voting

rights) and has been

assessing the IFOY

finalists since the

beginning.

logisticsinside.eu

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “TRANS-

PORT A LOGISTICA CZ”

Michal Stengl has been

working as a journalist in the

field of transport and logistics

since 2002 and has been an

editor at the magazines

“Svět motorů“, “Auto Tip“ and

“Auto 7“, among others.

www.transport-logistika.cz;

www.transport.sk

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NORWAY

Øyvind Ludt

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

“MODERNE TRANSPORT“

Moderne Transport is

published 10 times a year with

a circulation of 6,500 copies.

The weekly newsletter

reaches 2,900 recipients.

mtlogistikk.no

BRAZIL

Edson Carillo

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BEI

“CONNEXXION BRAZIL |

SUPPLY CHAIN ENGINEERING“

The Brazilian logistics magazine

and portal “LOGWEB“ is considered

Brazil‘s most important logistics

medium. It is published 10 times a

year with a circulation of 10,000

copies, the bi-weekly newsletter

has 13,000 recipients and the

news portal 40,000 PIs. Edson

Carillo represents the editor

Valeria Lima.

logweb.com.br

GREAT BRITAIN

Peter MacLeod

EDITOR “LOGISTICS

BUSINESS MAGAZINE“

Logistics Business is published four

times a year with a circulation of

8,000 copies. The newsletter reaches

19,000 recipients each week.

www.logisticsbusiness.com

HUNGARY

Szilvia

Rapi-Jaubert

PUBLISHER

“SUPPLY CHAIN MONITOR“

Supply Chain Monitor is

published in digital form and

is considered the leading

Hungarian trade journal in

the field of logistics and

SCM. The monthly

magazine is sent out

as a newsletter to

more than 8,500

readers.

scmonitor.hu

ITALY

Romi Cherubini

EDITOR “IL GIORNALE

DELLA LOGISTICA“

Il Giornale della Logistica is published

10 times a year with a circulation of

18,200 copies. The weekly newsletter

has 9,000 recipients, the homepage

has 16,000 users per month.

ilgiornaledellalogistica.it

FRANCE

Véronique Le Voas Barat

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND PUBLISHER

“SOLUTIONS MANUTENTION”

Solutions Manutention is published bi-monthly

with a circulation of 6,000 copies and an

e-paper. The monthly newsletter reaches

3,500 recipients.

solutions-manutention.fr

ITALY

Cecilia Biondi

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

“LOGISTICA MANAGEMENT“

The magazine is published monthly with

a circulation of 8,000 copies per month

and 10 issues per year. Logistica

Management is aimed at logistics

managers in industry and logistics

service providers. The website reaches

150,000 users every month, the

newsletter 30,000 readers weekly.

logisticamanagement.it

IMPRESSIONS

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SWEDEN

Hilda Hultén

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER OF

“DAGENS LOGISTIK”

The magazine is published four

times a year with a circulation

of 2,500 copies. The newsletter

has 2,500 recipients each week

and the newly developed

Podcast is famous in Sweden.

dagenslogistik.se

USA

David Maloney

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

OF “DC VELOCITY”

DC Velocity is a print

and web magazine

that covers all

aspects of logistics.

dcvelocity.com

GERMANY

Winfried Bauer

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “F+H“

“f+h– Fördertechnik,

Materialfluss, Logistik 4.0”

is published 10 times a year

with a circulation of around

25,200 copies. The weekly

newsletter reaches

6,800 recipients.

foerdern-und-heben.de

SPAIN

Alejandra

Cabornero

DIRECTOR “LOGÍSTICA

PROFESIONAL“

Logística Profesional

magazine pays special

attention to specials on

Africa, Germany, Asia,

France and Latin America.

The magazine publishes

nine issues a year and

has a daily newsletter

with nearly 96,000

subscribers.

www.logisticaprofesional.com

SOUTH AFRICA

Charleen Clarke

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “FOCUS

ON TRANSPORT& LOGISTICS“

Focus on Transport & Logistics is one

of the leading magazines on the

African continent specializing in

transport and logistics. The monthly

magazine reaches over 20,000

readers, and the bi-weekly newsletter

has a circulation of 7,520.

focusontransport.co.za

DEUTSCHLAND

Christoph Scholze

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

“DHF INTRALOGISTIK“

dhf Intralogistik is published

ten times a year with a

circulation of 12,000 copies.

The magazine focuses on

the entire field of internal

logistics, conveying,

storage and transportation

technology.

dhf-magazin.com

POLAND

Sebastian

Śliwieński

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “WAREHOUSE MONITOR“

Warehouse Monitor is published quarterly with a

circulation of 3,400 copies. The newsletter is published

80 times a year and reaches 11,000 recipients.

warehouse-monitor.pl

JURY MEETINGS

The jury traditionally holds

intensive discussions at

the TEST DAYS. Voting

does not take place until

two weeks later – plenty

of time to get to grips with

the tester‘s findings.

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IRELAND

Jarlath Sweeney

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

“FLEET TRANSPORT“,

“HANDLING NETWORK“

The Fleet Transport and Handling

Network magazines are each published

10 times a year with a circulation of

8,500 copies. The websites achieve

around 20,000 PIs per month. The

weekly newsletter reaches 15,000

recipients.

fleet.ie, handling-network.com

GERMANY

Matthias Pieringer

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “LOGISTIK HEUTE“

Logistik Heute is one of the leading German

logistics magazines for decision-makers in

industry, trade and logistics services. It is

published 10 times a year with a circulation

of 30,000 copies per month. The weekly

newsletter reaches 9,080 recipients.

logistik-heute.de

Everything about

the IFOY jury

Media channels, circulation,

publication frequency,

backgrounds, and much

more at ifoy.org

ROMANIA

Marilena Matei

MANAGING EDITOR

“TRANZIT“ AND

“TRANZIT LOGISTICA“

Tranzit Logistica is published

annually with eight issues and has a

circulation of 8,300 copies. A daily

newsletter is sent to currently 8,500

recipients. The magazine is

accompanied by a website with

80,000 monthly users, generating

a total of over 200,000 PIs.

traficmedia.ro

CHINA

Ying (Chrystal) Xu

DEPUTY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

“CHINA INDUSTRIAL NEWS NETWORK“

China Industrial News is focused on Chinese

industry and for industrial enterprises and managers.

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BULGARIA

Vassil Vassilev

EDITOR “LOGISTIKA“

Vassilev is the proxy of Snejina

Badjeva, plublisher of LOGSTIK”.

The monthly magazine has

a circulation of 5,000 copies.

The newsletter, which is also

published monthly, reaches

12,000 readers. The digital version

of the magazine can be found at:

transport-press.bg.

logistika.bg

IMPRESSIONS

JURY AT WORK

Two days full of

testing, discussing

and reporting.

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Working Group Intralogistics-2X

It‘s up to you!

vdma.org/intralogistics

VDMA Working Group

Intralogistics-2X

2X stands for interoperability possibilities

of AGV, AMR and other intralogistics

systems with each other and with

the application environment. This is

exactly what we want to rethink and

develop with you!

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Do you know the VDA 5050? How

would it be if you could actively help

shape this and other development

topics? The working group is looking

for participants from the fields of

production logistics, e-commerce or

logistics services. Your user expertise

is in demand.

For more information please contact

intralogistics-2x@vdma.org or visit us

online at vdma.org/intralogistics.

Dortmund

Logistics Hub

of the Future


Around 900 logistics companies

employ nearly 30,000 people in

and around Dortmund, the largest

city in the Ruhr area – and the

trend is rising. But Dortmund’s

importance as a logistics location goes far

beyond geographical advantages. The city

is increasingly becoming a driving force for

innovation in the industry. A central driver

of this transformation: tech-savvy start-ups

that question traditional processes, develop

new solutions, and thereby contribute to

the transformation of logistics. One of these

start-ups is now considered a prime example

of the success of Dortmund’s innovation ecosystem:

Logistikbude.

Best Practice from Dortmund:

Logistikbude

Founded at the end of 2021 as a spin-off of

the Fraunhofer IML, Logistikbude has grown

rapidly. What began as an idea by four founders

now employs nearly 30 people – and their

platform manages over ten million reusable

transport items each month.

“We are children of the Ruhr area – and the

name Logistikbude is no coincidence. For

us, Bude means kiosk, getting things done,

an honest, down-to-earth culture,” explains

Dr. Philipp Hüning, co-founder and CEO of

the company. He knew from the start: the

company should remain where it was founded

– in Dortmund. “In the beginning, we were

often asked: When are you moving to Berlin

or Munich, like all the other start-ups? But

that was never our goal. The Ruhr mentality –

rolling up your sleeves and just doing it – fits us

perfectly.”

With their solution, Logistikbude creates

transparency and efficiency in the management

of pallets, boxes, and containers – a

part of the supply chain long considered low

in innovation. At the same time, the solution

is sustainable: the fewer transport items that

are lost, the fewer need to be reproduced or

disposed of. The company’s clients now include

around 30 businesses, among them the

Nagel-Group, which uses the system at its 130

locations.

Dortmund is one of the leading

logistics locations in Germany – and for

good reason. Six motorways, Dortmund

Airport, Europe’s largest canal port with a

container terminal, and a central junction

in the rail network all provide excellent

infrastructural conditions.

Dortmund as a Strategic Advantage

One key factor for success: the local environment.

“Dortmund is an extremely strong

academic location – logistics was essentially

defined here as a science,” says Hüning.

The proximity to research institutions such

as Fraunhofer IML, Fraunhofer ISST, or the

Lamarr Institute enables not only technological

excellence but also a rapid transfer into

practice.

Dortmund also leads in the search for talent:

“We need engineers and developers – and

you’ll find highly qualified ones here. Plus,

the cost of living is significantly lower than

in Berlin or Munich,” says Hüning. The geographical

location is another bonus: “Within

a one-hour radius, we can reach numerous

cities with many skilled professionals. And

we’re quickly in the Benelux countries, which

is a huge advantage for us as a logistics

company.”

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A KEY SUCCESS FACTOR: THE

LOCAL CONDITIONS. DORTMUND IS

AN EXTREMELY STRONG CENTER

FOR SCIENCE – IT WAS HERE THAT

LOGISTICS WAS FIRST UNDERSTOOD

AS A SCIENCE AT ALL.

Stadt Dortmund / Roland Gorecki

Wirtschaftsförderung Dortmund / Andreas Buck

Start-up Power from the Region

In addition to Logistikbude, many other startups

are helping to establish Dortmund as a

hub of innovation. Companies such as Motion-

Miners, BACE, or SLAPStack are revolutionizing

the way logistics is approached with software

solutions, AI, and digital twins. Many of these

companies have roots in research – and take

advantage of various support programs, such

as start2grow or Scale-up.NRW.

Wirtschaftsförderung Dortmund / Benito Barajas

A particular focus lies in building networks that

create real synergies. One such initiative is the

innoclub, a project by the Dortmund Chamber

of Commerce and Industry (IHK), supported

by local partners including Economic Development

Agency Dortmund, TU Dortmund, FH

Dortmund, and ISM Dortmund. It provides a

structured platform that connects start-ups,

research institutions, and established companies

– not only in logistics, but also in adjacent

fields like IT, industry, or sustainability.

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Wirtschaftsförderung Dortmund / Andreas Buck

Around

900 companies in

the logistics sector have

found the perfect location

in Dortmund. One of these

companies: Logistikbude

with co-founder and CEO

Dr. Philipp Hüning.

“Dortmund has enormous potential – but many

players were previously not well connected.

Innoclub brings the right people together and

builds trust. These kinds of formats are real

catalysts for innovation,” emphasizes Hüning,

who is also active as a mentor for young

founding teams.

“The idea is simple: collaboration instead of

competition. Through peer-level exchange,

new partnerships emerge, technology is

transferred more quickly, and mutual inspiration

drives product development and business

models,” adds Heike Marzen, Managing Director

of the Economic Development Agency

Dortmund. In this way, start-ups benefit from

the experience and market reach of established

players – while large companies gain

access to new technologies and fresh thinking.

Innoclub consistently pursues the goal

of enabling broad-based transfer: “Innovation

shouldn’t get stuck in research projects but

should be brought to the market, to businesses,

and into society,” says Marzen.

Research as an Innovation Engine

In Dortmund, innovations often originate directly

from science – and thanks to targeted

support, they quickly reach economic application.

Facilities like the Digital Hub Logistics

Dortmund or the Center for Entrepreneurship

& Transfer (CET) support young companies as

they enter the market and scale their business

models.

Another milestone for the region is the upcoming

Center for Logistics and IT (ZLI), which

will be located on the grounds of the Technology

Center Dortmund. Starting in 2026, 3,000

square meters will be available for start-ups,

projects, and collaborations. The goal is to foster

even closer links between research and industry.

The ZLI is being funded with €6.9 million

from the NRW Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Meanwhile, Logistikbude is already thinking

bigger: “Our vision is that every load carrier

moving through Europe is handled digitally via

our platform,” says Hüning. The focus is not

only on growth but also on sustainability and

efficiency. With a scalable system already in

use across several countries, the company

aims to conquer the European market.

IN THE BEGINNING, WE WERE OFTEN ASKED:

WHEN ARE YOU MOVING TO BERLIN OR

MUNICH, LIKE ALL THE OTHER START-UPS?

BUT THAT WAS NEVER OUR GOAL. THE RUHR

MENTALITY – ROLLING UP YOUR SLEEVES

AND JUST DOING IT – FITS US PERFECTLY.

Dr. Philipp Hüning, co-founder and CEO of “Logistikbude”

Dortmund, ranked ninth among German cities

by population, has established itself as

a hotspot for logistics innovation – and is

already reaping the rewards: in 2021, it became

the first German city to receive the

iCapital Award from the European Commission,

naming it the “European Capital of Innovation.”

The close interplay of science, business, and

entrepreneurship has created a unique ecosystem

that offers start-ups like Logistikbude

optimal conditions for growth. With a

growing network, targeted support, and successful

role models like Logistikbude, Dortmund

is showing how the future of logistics

can be shaped: pragmatic, sustainable, and

full of drive.

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INNOVATIONS

FOR LOGISTICS

PROPERTIES

Messe Dortmund

Germany

18—20

NOV

2025

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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE NEXT

IFOY AWARD NOW

The reach of the IFOY AWARD speaks for itself: in 2024, online coverage reached the value

of 2,599 articles in 738 media and 45 countries around the world. The reach amounted to

887 million readers. Whoever makes it to the final is world-famous in the logistics scene

from one day to the next. But how do you get to the finals? First, you have to apply, and

that goes quickly. Here are the most important tips and steps.

By Anita Würmser

THE MOST

IMPORTANT

STEPS AT A

GLANCE

1Application

(August – October)

Takes 5 minutes

Manufacturers of materials

handling technology, robotics, intralogistics

and software providers as well as

start-ups with any number of products or

solutions can apply for an IFOY AWARD.

Anyone who wants to take part must

first register an application at www.ifoy.

org. This requires contact details as well

as the type and name of the product or

solution. This registration is necessary because

an individual input mask is created

for each application, in which the required

data can be entered individually.

When registering an application, one

has the choice of specifying one or more

categories. In the case of a nomination,

the IFOY organization decides on

the final assignment to a category.

At the latest 24 hours after the application

registration, the access data to the

entry form will be sent by e-mail, and you

can start.

Important:

Once an application

has been submitted, it cannot be withdrawn

by the applicant. Only the jury can

withdraw a nomination in exceptional

cases and upon request if there are

serious reasons. These include insolvency

of the applicant, patent disputes, quality

problems or inability to deliver.

2Enter application

data (August –

October)

With the access data,

one can log into the

applicant portal and fill

out the input form. At this stage, the form

is only visible to the respective applicant,

who is free to change the content at any

time.

While entering data, applicants can

already see how their application looks

in the front end of the website. This view

is later made available to the jury and is

public

in the event

of a nomination. The application

form is kept short and the text input is

limited. An application must be entered in

German and also in English. Essentially,

the following contents are the main focus

of an application:

Striking headline

Meaningful summary

Clear description of the innovation

and the customer benefits

Technical data, videos and images

In the case of a customer solution,

a case study with a maximum of

7,000 characters is required.

It is advisable to answer the questions as

briefly, comprehensibly and strikingly as

possible. It is not important that a lot of

text is written. On the contrary, it is crucial

that the texts are clearly structured,

for example by points, and that the jury

recognizes the innovation and its value

for the users at first glance.

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3Nomination

(November –

December)

On October 30, all entry masks

are locked and the jurors and test

teams are given access to the data.

After a formal and technical preliminary review, the

jury nominates about 15 products and solutions from

all valid applications for the finals. Only these finalists

are publicly announced in January and have to appear for

the IFOY audit in Dortmund (step 4). Applications that are

not nominated will be treated confidentially in order not to

make a negative selection. Each applicant will be informed

in writing before publication whether the jury has made a

nomination.

August 1 – October 30, 2025

Application registration at

www.ifoy.org

and entering the application data

November 1 – December 31, 2025

The finalists 2026 are nominated

March / April 2026

IFOY TEST DAYS / IFOY AUDIT

Election of the winners

Summer 2026

IFOY AWARD NIGHT

and award ceremony

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IFOY TEST DAYS

IFOY Audit

TEST CAMP

Intralogistics

(March/April)

The IFOY TEST

DAYS with the IFOY audit will take

place within the framework of the

TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS in

Dortmund.

IFOY AUDIT

All nominated equipment and all

nominated devices and solutions

have to undergo the IFOY audit as

part of the IFOY TEST DAYS. It consists

of the IFOY test, the scientific

Innovation Check and the jury

test. The devices and solutions

undergo various

Counter Balanced Truck:

All types of counterbalanced

trucks up to eight tons.

Heavy Load Forklift and Special

Vehicle: Forklifts/vehicles for special

tasks, special vehicle construction, drones,

cargo bikes, container forklifts, heavy load

forklifts over 8 tons.

Warehouse Truck "highlifter": Warehouse

trucks from circa 2nd rack level such as high rack,

narrow aisle and reach trucks, pedestrian operated

high lift trucks, order pickers, etc.

Warehouse Truck "lowlifter": Mainly manual warehouse

equipment up to approx. 1st rack level such as pedestriancontrolled

low-lift trucks, tractors, tugger trains, horizontal

order pickers etc.

Mobile Robot: Mobile autonomous or automated robots, such as

AGVs, AMRs, cobots, robots for automatic unloading and loading of

trucks, automated industrial trucks, etc.

Robot Warehouse System: Automated storage systems, stationary

robot-based solutions for intralogistics applications such as palletizing

and depalletizing, cobots, picking robots, etc.

Intralogistics Software: Apps and intralogistics system or software

solutions in the context of Apps and intralogistics system or software solutions

in the context of application possibilities, such as warehouse management

systems, forklift control systems, driver assistance systems, fleet management

systems, etc.

Integrated Customer Solution: Integrated warehouse projects successfully

implemented for a customer.

Special of the Year: Components or technical equipment that significantly improve

profitability, sustainability or the physical or psychological conditions for the user, such as

ergonomic innovations, safety assistance solutions, automation solutions, drive technologies,

supporting devices in the warehouse, forklift attachments, etc.

Crane and Lifting Technology: Cranes for various applications, such as gantry and bridge

cranes, bracket and wall-mounted travelling cranes, slewing cranes, suspension cranes, light

cranes, etc. Lifting equipment for various applications, such as chain and rope hoists, winches,

magnetic and vacuum lifters, lifting table and working platforms, etc.

IFOY Start-up of the Year AWARD: Innovative prototypes or functional developments, intralogistics

products, software, vehicles or components from start-up companies.

assessments and driving or

functional tests, including the IFOY

test protocol comprising around 80

criteria. The decisive factor is that

the nominees are not compared with

each other, but with their competitor

solutions on the market.

Besides the testers, the judges –

all well-known trade editors from

leading logistics media around the

world – and their advisors will travel

to test the equipment and solutions

themselves.

All finalists who pass the IFOY audit

receive the Best-in-Intralogistics

certificate at an on-site award

ceremony, along with a communications

package consisting of a press

release and certificate, e-mail binder

and graphic files for embedding the

certificate in documents.

In addition, the nominees receive a

printed certificate documenting the

scientific IFOY Innovation Check.

If a nominee does not show up for

the audit, the device or solution

will be disqualified. The disqualification

will be announced.

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TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS

"SPOT ON INNOVATION": This is not only

what everything revolves around at the

IFOY AWARD, but also at the TEST CAMP

INTRALOGISTICS. 2026 is the sixth time that

the testing event will provide the framework

for the IFOY TEST DAYS.

TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS is not a classic

trade show. Those who want to exhibit

there must show an innovation, a new or

a unique product. The invited B2B guests

from industry, trade and logistics services

can thus experience the selected innovations

live and get an idea of their practicability

before making a purchasing decision,

as well as a practical market overview in

terms of future technologies.

IFOY finalists are automatically admitted

as exhibitors and are among the visitor

magnets at CAMP.

5The Voting

(April/May)

After the IFOY tests, the

jury votes on the winners.

For this purpose,

each juror assigns a

ranking in each category and justifies the

decision. Each rank is assigned a point

value, whereby the candidate with the

highest number of points is automatically

calculated as the winner. The voting takes

place online and database-supported on

the jury portal.

6IFOY AWARD Night –

award ceremony

(Summer)

The highlight of the IFOY

AWARD is the announcement

of the winners

and the award ceremony at a festive gala.

However, it remains exciting until the very

end, because neither the nominees nor the

award winners are informed in advance.

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

FOR TEST CAMP

INTRALOGISTICS

AS WELL AS CONDITIONS

OF PARTICIPATION AND

CURRENT FEES CAN BE

REQUESTED FROM THE

IFOY OFFICE.

Anita Würmser

Managing Jury Chairwoman

of the IFOY AWARD

T +49 (0)89 251384611

E-mail: anita.wuermser@ifoy.org

Apply at: www.ifoy.org

IFOY AWARD FEES

Companies around the globe apply with their

new developments for participation in the

final round and compete in the IFOY audit

during the IFOY TEST DAYS.

In order to guarantee neutrality, quality and

independence of the organization as well as

the inordinate marketing value, participation

in the IFOY AWARD is subject to fees.

The application is basically free of charge.

If an application is nominated for the final,

nomination fees are payable.

Start-ups receive special conditions.

Booking a stand at TEST CAMP

INTRALOGISTICS is not included in

the IFOY AWARD nomination fees.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

News from the IFOY AWARD network

By Thilo Jörgl

SAVE THE DATE

After the IFOY is before the IFOY: The

date for the IFOY TEST DAYS, which

will once again take place in 2026 as

part of the TEST CAMP INTRALO-

GISTICS, has already been set.

The IFOY TEST DAYS will take place

from April 14 to 16, 2026 at the

Westfalenhalle in Dortmund.

TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS for

B2B visitors and exhibitors will

open its doors on April 15 and 16,

2026. In addition to the IFOY AWARD

finalists, other exhibitors will also

be admitted for the sixth time.

Stand booking starts immediately.

Further information is available

from Anita Würmser,

T 0049 89 215384611,

anita.wuermser@impact-mp.de.

THERE WILL BE COLLABORATIONS AGAIN IN 2025

Whether delegation trip, event within an event or readers' trip: In the year 2026, the TEST CAMP

INTRALOGISTICS organization is once again planning a series of collaborations with associations,

organizations and the media. Anyone wishing to participate should contact the organization

team by the end of October. The event management team already concluded several

collaborations in 2025. The Dortmund Economic Development Agency organized a session

on the topic of Innoclub. Groups from various logistics initiatives and the Log-IT Club in North

Rhine-Westphalia also traveled to Dortmund. There was also cooperation with international

organizations such as aimtec from the Czech Republic and Speedinvest from Austria.

Testing, eating and then a highlight tour: numerous groups and delegations use the TEST CAMP

for further training and networking.

WHERE ART SHINES, THE IFOY AWARD NIGHT TAKES PLACE

After a trip to the imperial city of Baden near

Vienna, the IFOY AWARD Night 2025 will take

place in Germany again in summer 2025. The

trophies will be presented to the winners of

the intralogistics competition at a ceremony

in the Phoenixhalle in Dortmund on July 3.

The historic industrial hall of the former

Phoenix-West blast furnace plant has been

home to the immersive art center “Phoenix

des Lumières” since 2023. The IFOY organization

is expecting more than 250 international

guests from business, science and the

media for the evening.

The IFOY AWARD Night has already taken

place twice in Dortmund. Thanks to a cooperation

with the IFOY AWARD event partner

“Phoenix des Lumières”, the digital art center

will become a spectacular backdrop for

the award ceremony. “Phoenix des Lumières”

is the first art center of the French cultural

operator Culturespaces in Germany and

is located in a hall that was used as a

gas blower hall for the Phoenix-West

blast furnace plant at the beginning of

the 20th century.

The spatial and sound experience is

provided by around 100 video projectors,

28 loudspeakers and ten subwoofers,

which project the images and works of

artists onto 5,600 square meters of

projection surface. The technology

is also used to spectacularly stage

the videos of the IFOY AWARD finalists

during the award ceremony.

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Make Your

Logistics

Future-Ready

Growing demands, increasing competitive pressure, and the

desire for more sustainability – modern intralogistics must

deliver more than ever before.

This is where SSI SCHAEFER comes in: with well-thought-out

solutions that streamline processes, conserve resources,

and grow with your company. From manual and semiautomated

systems to fully automated warehouses, robotics,

and automated guided vehicles – together, we take your

intralogistics to the next level.

ssi-schaefer.com

IFOY MGZN 2025

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