The logistics industry has been for some years in a distinct upward curve. On one hand, the growing online shopping business means that warehouse processes need to be automated, since manual work is too susceptible to error. Automation, including driverless logistics vehicles, can increase the work schedule to 24/7.

On the other hand, the industry is developing new assembly concepts which rely increasingly on individual process steps being linked together through automated handling systems. Automatic transport of the needed articles can be controlled and monitored by sensors more efficiently using intelligent automation.

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