Day: 17 April 2019

Logistics software specialist inconso will be at transport logistic 2019 from June 4-7, 2019 in Munich (hall A3, stand 507) featuring end-to-end products and services. The focus will be on IT and software solutions for the holistic planning and control of logistics processes along the entire supply chain. The latest software releases, cloud services and solutions for smart collaboration will be presented.

At the world’s leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management in Munich, visitors can learn about current best practices and test live demos. These include solutions for transport, yard and warehouse management that are included in the inconso Logistics Suite and based on the SAP SCE Suite. The focus is on solution scenarios for the end-to-end mapping of operational processes, which range from transport planning with inconsoTMS and SAP TM to carrier determination and freight billing through to shipment tracking over the last mile; these solutions can also be used to optimize business processes.

For companies of all sizes, transparency in the transport process is becoming increasingly important in light of the growing number of partners involved. inconso addresses this with the cloud solution inconsoPOD (Proof of Delivery) and its improved communication interfaces and options for seamless partner integration. The solution enables the carrier/driver of the delivery vehicle to easily capture and transmit transport activities, documents and signatures in order to provide customers with all vital delivery information in real time. The latest release of the slotting management system inconsoDSM (Dock & Slot Management) will also be presented, which has updated dashboard functions for the efficient planning of loading processes.

Holistic SCE solution concepts for everything from warehouse to transport and yard management through to cross-network order control will also be on display.

Travelling to the office in an autonomously driven car, taking an air taxi to the nearest airport and having a package delivered by drone? When Hypermotion takes place for the third time from 26 to 28 November 2019 in Frankfurt am Main, it will be showcasing the pioneering concepts and smart solutions that already exist for tomorrow’s mobility and logistics, with a particular focus on interdisciplinary approaches. This year marks the first time that the German Mobility Congress (DMK) is being held as part of Hypermotion. The congress is organised by the German Association of Transport Sciences (DVWG), the Rhein-Main Verkehrsverbund (Rhine/Main Regional Transport Association – RMV) and the House of Logistics & Mobility (HOLM).

The rapid pace of digitalisation in so many areas of life is a real challenge for all of us. Hyperconsumption, growing mobility requirements, ongoing climate change and increasing urbanisation all demand new mobility concepts. If we are to achieve a forward-looking and sustainable mobility transition, we must change the way we think and overcome existing systems boundaries. Ultimately, the solution lies in new, intelligently networked and multimodal systems.

When developing these systems, players and participants from the mobility, supply chain and infrastructure industries find themselves confronted with a wide range of unanswered questions, a dynamic and complex market environment, opposition and regulations that do more to restrict innovation than promote it.

It is here that Hypermotion aims to lead the way forward, by promoting interdisciplinary dialogue between established mobility and logistics companies and first movers across all modes of transport, opening up new perspectives, fostering discussion of pioneering concepts and networking everyone involved.

“With Hypermotion we have created the first platform for digital transformation that unites every mode of transport. It is our goal to drive networking within the industry, in order to pave the way for new and integrated solutions for tomorrow’s mobility,” explains Danilo Kirschner, Director of Hypermotion.

Participants include established corporations and SMEs from the fields of mobility and logistics, mobility pioneers and innovative start-ups, policy-makers and representatives from the fields of science, academia and associations.

 

Conferences – inspiration and talks with experts
Hypermotion participants can look forward to a stimulating and extensive conference programme on all three days of the event. This year also marks the first time that the German Mobility Congress (DMK) will be taking place as part of Hypermotion. The theme of this congress is ‘Mobility in conurbations – opportunities and challenges’. Other conferences on the programme include ‘EXCHAiNGE’, a prestigious international event focusing on supply chain management, and the ‘Logistics Digital Conference’ (LDC), an event that covers topics such as the future of freight transport. At the ‘smart mobility conference’ (smc), on the other hand, it is sustainable urban mobility concepts and digital networking that are in the spotlight.

Ideas to the forefront – Hypermotion Lab
Make way for the future: In the Hypermotion Lab, start-ups and established companies alike present their innovative business ideas and projects. In an array of interactive formats that includes elevator pitches and speed networking, newcomers show off their expertise, while finalists from established companies fight to win the coveted Supply Chain Management Award. Everyone is welcome to take part. In addition, all participants are encouraged to actively contribute to workshops and think tanks in order to discuss pressing problems and collaborate on the development of possible solutions.

Micro-mobility
Electric scooters and hoverboards will soon be legal on German roads as well. That is because these mini electric vehicles offer an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective alternative to cars for short journeys. Hypermotion has responded to this development by introducing the Micro Mobility Course at this November’s event – here, providers of lightweight vehicles for transporting people and goods will be able present their vehicles, giving people the opportunity to try out not only monowheels and Segways, but also e-bikes, cargo bikes and e-scooters.

Hypermotion will take place from 26 to 28 November 2019.
More information is available at www.hypermotion-frankfurt.com

Hubtex has updated its modular development platform for electric multidirectional sideloaders – the largest in the industry – with its new PhoeniX range. The PhoeniX series will gradually replace all vehicles based on the ESTL platform. The first two models, with a load carrying capacity between three and five tonnes, will be demonstrated at Ligna Hannover (27-31 May 2019). Trade fair visitors can head to booth N65, west of Pavilion 33, to see the benefits of the new PhoeniX for themselves. The vehicles feature a highly ergonomic cabin and also offer optimal manoeuvrability and improved all-round visibility. The multi-way trucks are also Industry 4.0 compatible thanks to the new control system, giving the PhoeniX all the tools it needs to meet future requirements.

As with MaxX vehicles, drivers benefit from an optimally designed cabin in terms of ergonomics. Generous space and a lot of legroom mean maximum comfort for drivers. The new cabin also offers improved all-round visibility, especially past the right fork. The HIT3 operating terminal is equipped with a colour display that gives drivers a clear picture of all important settings and operating data. Additional functions were added to the HIT3 terminal for the new vehicle series. During development of the new PhoeniX series, the transverse cabin and all other cabin variants will be implemented over the course of 2019.

New platform with additional equipment
The PhoeniX development platform is the first to feature purely electric power steering for an entire platform. This means that steering noises are kept to a minimum, while also significantly reducing energy consumption. Users can achieve major efficiency gains by combining this steering system with inductive wire guidance. Equipped with the patented HX steering system as an optional extra, the forklift offers perfect manoeuvrability in all directions. Furthermore, Hubtex has further enhanced the smooth operation of the lifting mast, minimising vibrations and ensuring precise load handling. In this field of application and if required, the new electric multidirectional sideloader also features a weight and overload display independent of the lift height.

All set to meet future requirements
Even the standard version of the PhoeniX is already designed for gradual automation. A new generation of vehicle control system, pre-planned paths for cabling, positions for sensors and additional features underline the development platforms future-oriented design. If required, numerous assistance systems can also be integrated, such as laser-guided navigation, which will be available in the PhoeniX series for the first time. This new system ensures extremely precise vehicle positioning. “At Hubtex, decades of experience go into redesigning and further developing our tried-and-tested electric multidirectional sideloaders,” explains Hubtex Managing Director Hans-Joachim Finger. “We’re doing the right thing at the right time to ensure we are in the best possible position to meet the growing requirements in the Industry 4.0 era.” By developing the new PhoeniX platform, Hubtex is strengthening its portfolio of electric multidirectional sideloaders. Together with the MaxX and BasiX platforms, the company can now offer the right solution for any application in the handling of long goods.

All information on Hubtex’ appearance at the 2019 Ligna trade fair can be found at https://messen.hubtex.com/en/homepage/