IFOY MGZN 2024
The IFOY MGZN is the magazine for the IFOY AWARD: All about the IFOY TEST DAYS, the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS, all test results and test reports, news, reports and a lot of information about how to apply for 2025.
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IFOY MGZN 2024
The IFOY AWARD 2024 Magazine
The IFOY MGZN 2024 has been published! The IFOY MGZN is the magazine for the IFOY AWARD: All about the IFOY TEST DAYS, the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS, all test results and test reports, news, reports and a lot of information about how to apply for 2025. Read online now!
IFOY AWARD 2024
The winners are ...
Jungheinrich: EJC 112i
STILL: STILL EXV iGo
SSI SCHÄFER: SSI Piece Picking
SAFELOG: Mobile transport robots at Mercedes
RAVAS Europe: CP Carriage Plate Scale with Weighing in Motion Technology
Brightpick: Brightpick Autopicker
The winners of the IFOY AWARD 2024 have been announced: Congratulations to Brightpick, Jungheinrich, RAVAS EUROPE, SAFELOG with Mercedes, SSI Schäfer, STILL
The international jury of the 2024 global intralogistics competition nominated a total of 16 products and solutions from 15 companies in seven categories and voted on the winners following a three-stage audit.
The results at a glance:
The winner in the “Warehouse Truck highlifter” category is the EJC 112i from Jungheinrich. The compact highlifter, which can be charged at any power socket, delivered an impressive performance in the IFOY audit, proving its position as the new benchmark in the entry-level segment for pedestrian stackers. The jury was particularly impressed by the intuitive operation, the small turning circle and the exceptionally high lifting and lowering speeds. The residual load capacity of 650 kilograms at a height of 4.7 m is the new benchmark in this class.
After an exciting finish in the “Special of the Year” category, RAVAS EUROPE wins with its fork carriage scale iCP with Weighing-in-Motion technology for calibrated weighing of the load during transportation. The basis for iCP is an existing weighing system. The intelligence lies in a smart box and the algorithms developed by RAVAS, which provide reliable measurements even on uneven ground. The decisive factor for the jury's vote was that Legal for Trade customers can bill on the basis of weight with the OIML-certified system.
The highly competitive “Mobile Robot” category was won by the series-based EXV iGo from STILL. The automated pallet truck for production supply and the pre-storage zone can be operated both manually and automatically. It offers a high residual load capacity of up to 1600 kg, can lift goods up to 3.8 m and achieves a remarkable speed of up to 2 m/sec. The quick commissioning in combination with a new, intuitive user interface makes the series-based Mobile Robot a smart door opener into the world of automated warehouse processes, especially for SMEs, according to the jury.
In the “Stationary Robot” category, the SSI Piece Picking Module from SSI SCHAEFER came out on top after a thrilling finish. The robot cell in container format for piece picking takes care of feeding, removal and safety technology. SSI SCHAEFER has found solutions for typical gripping errors, double picks or incorrect depositing. Centrifugal forces, which occur with articulated robots, are also a thing of the past; this is ensured by a miniature gantry robot with suction cups, which moves the gripper to any position on the source and target containers and handles even sensitive goods safely. The jury was particularly impressed by the short commissioning time of just one day.
SAFELOG won the IFOY AWARD 2024 in the top category “Integrated Customer Solution” for its AGV swarm in the Mercedes Factory 46. The jury selected the future vision of the Mercedes-Benz production system, which was developed and implemented in close cooperation between SAFELOG and the car manufacturer, as the best customer solution of the year. Mercedes-Benz is responsible for the software, while SAFELOG is responsible for the hardware, including around 350 AGVs, and the project implementation. The jury particularly emphasized the high customer benefit: this starts with the low price and the robust implementation, extends to the software ecosystem developed together with Mercedes and ends with an availability of 99.7 to 99.9 percent, which in practice means 40 hours less downtime.
A total of four young companies competed for victory at the IFOY Start-up of the Year Award. Intralogistics shooting star Brightpick won the race with the world's first autonomous, mobile picking robot Brightpick Autopicker. The AI-based 2-in-1 robot from the company, which was founded in Bratislava in 2021, picks and picks while traveling in the rack aisle without the robot having to return to a base station. It can also be used for other tasks such as pallet picking, warehouse replenishment, dynamic storage or normal goods-to-person picking. The jury particularly emphasized this versatility and the 50 percent reduction in picking costs.
The IFOY AWARD recognizes the most innovative intralogistics products and solutions of the year. It has established itself as an indicator of efficiency and innovation and is regarded as an outstanding international innovation prize in intralogistics due to its technical expertise. The decision is based on the three-stage audit - consisting of the IFOY test protocol comprising around 80 criteria, the scientific IFOY Innovation Check and the jury test. The decisive factor is that the nominees are not compared with each other, but with their competitors on the market. During the IFOY TEST DAYS on the occasion of the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS in April in Dortmund, all nominees underwent the IFOY audit.
IFOY TEST DAYS 2024
16 nominated products and solutions undergo the IFOY audit
Agilox, BOX ID Systems, Brightpick, Crown, CYBRID, GLOBE Fuel Cell Systems, HWArobotics, Innok Robotics, Jungheinrich, MEYSENS, MOCCI, RAVAS Europe, SAFELOG, SSI Schäfer and STILL successfully passed the three-stage IFOY audit as part of the IFOY TEST in Dortmund.
The IFOY Audit begins with the scientific IFOY Innovation Check, which is carried out by the Dortmund-based Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML), the Chair of Technical Logistics at the University of Dresden, the Chair of Materials Handling Material Flow Logistics at the Technical University of Munich and the Stuttgart-based Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA. The scientists assess the finalists in terms of market relevance, customer benefit, type of design and degree of innovation. They also verify the innovations specified by the manufacturers and evaluate in a comprehensive technology comparison whether they are innovative further developments, new compositions or genuine innovations.
The second part of the IFOY audit consists of a consultation with a practical evaluation and the practice-oriented IFOY test by specialist journalist and intralogistics expert Theo Egberts. The Dutchman measures the hard facts and compares them with those of the relevant competitor products. The equipment undergoes individually tailored driving and functional tests, including the IFOY test protocol, which covers around 80 criteria and determines the cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, sustainability, safety and ergonomics of the equipment.
The audit concludes with the evaluation of the finalists by the jury members and their approved advisors. The jury members make a final decision based on the IFOY Innovation Check, the IFOY test results and their own test experience and then cast their vote. The winner of one of the 2024 awards, also known as the "Oscars of intralogistics", will not be announced yet. The well-kept secret - even for finalists - will only be revealed during the festive IFOY AWARD Night. It will take place on June 14, 2024 in Baden near Vienna
TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS a great success
The fourth edition of TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS came to an end on April 10 and 11 with numerous highlights. A total of more than 1,200 participants came to the fully booked test hall at Messe Dortmund on both days to test a selection of the best innovations and new developments in intralogistics. Including the IFOY finalists, test sets with more than 100 innovations were set up on around 10,000 square meters. B2B visitors once again had a wide range of products and solutions for their in-house logistics at their disposal: from forklift trucks and automated warehouse technology devices to mobile robots, logistics software and state-of-the-art specials.
"Best in Intralogistics" certificates awarded
IFOY AWARD 2024
As part of the opening of TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS (April 10 and 11), the organizers of the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) AWARD presented the "Best in Intralogistics" certificates for 2024. Representatives from a total of 15 companies accepted the coveted certificate in Hall 4 at Messe Dortmund. In future, the companies Agilox, BOX ID Systems, Brightpick, Crown, CYBRID, GLOBE Fuel Cell Systems, HWArobotics, Innok Robotics, Jungheinrich, MEYSENS, MOCCI, RAVAS Europe, SAFELOG, SSI Schäfer and STILL will be allowed to use the certificate.
The certificates were presented by Jan Drömer, the new Chairman of the Board of the VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association.
The "Best in Intralogistics" certificate, which was introduced six years ago, aims to visibly document the high degree of innovation of the solutions and devices nominated for the IFOY AWARD. "Anyone who applies for the IFOY AWARD with an innovation must undergo the three-part audit in Dortmund after being nominated. Only those who successfully complete it are allowed to bear the Best-in-Intralogistics seal," emphasizes Anita Würmser, Managing Chairwoman of the jury.
IFOY AWARD 2025
Apply now!
The starting signal is now given for the top class of intralogistics. The application portal for the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY AWARD) is open until October 30, and intralogistics companies worldwide can apply with their new developments and projects.
Eleven categories covering all areas of intralogistics are up for voting in the thirteenth edition of the award for 2025. Forklift trucks and warehouse technology equipment as well as custom-built special vehicles are welcome to enter the competition. Automated and autonomous industrial trucks, stationary and mobile robots, software and outstanding technical details or components, such as ergonomic innovations, safety solutions or warehouse aids, now represent the largest IFOY field of applicants. Awards are also given for successfully implemented integrated warehouse and automation projects at customer sites.
A separate IFOY AWARD will be presented to start-up companies. Applications are open to start-up companies with their products and solutions.
The deadline for applications is October 30, 2024. Applications can only be submitted via the Internet at www.ifoy.org. The conditions of participation can be requested from the IFOY office.
Request conditions of participation and fee list or Go to the applicant registration
Due to its technical expertise and outstanding marketing value, the IFOY AWARD has established itself as an indicator of cost-effectiveness and innovation and is regarded as a coveted innovation award in intralogistics. The jury, which includes the editors-in-chief of leading international logistics media, makes its decisions independently, according to transparent criteria and on the basis of professional expertise.
IFOY AWARD Night 2024
Impressions of a glamorous night
The IFOY AWARD Night took place in the glamorous ambience of the Congress and Casino in the imperial city of Baden near Vienna on June 14. IFOY event partner HERMES.Wirtschafts.Forum provided a spectacular backdrop in this year's host state of Lower Austria. 200 guests from business, science, politics and the media applauded the winners Brightpick, Jungheinrich, RAVAS EUROPE, SAFELOG with Mercedes, SSI Schäfer and STILL, who received the international intralogistics award from the laudators
IFOY AWARD Night 2024
Winning cheers in Baden near Vienna
Category Stationary Robot
Laudatory speaker: Alexander Klacska (Chairman of the Federal Transport and Traffic Division, Austrian Federal Economic Chamber)
Markus Jammernegg, Product Manager, SSI SCHÄFER
Elmar Stöve, Managing Director ro-ber Industrieroboter
Kategorie Special of the Year
Laudatory speaker: Wolfgang Scheibenpflug (Senior Vice President Real Estate and Landside Management, Vienna Airport)
Michael van Dijk, International Key Account Manager, RAVAS Mobile Weighing
Category Warehouse Truck highlifter
Laudatory speaker: Susanne Kraus-Winkler (State Secretary for Tourism, Federal Ministry of Labor and Economy in Austria)
Morlyn Lindemann, Product Manager Jungheinrich
Simon Marquardt, Project manager for new development projects, Jungheinrich
Category Mobile Robot
Laudatory speaker: Lars Otte (Member of the Management Board, Schnellecke Logistics)
Frank Müller, Senior Vice President STILL Sales & Service Business Development
Andreas Kwiatkowski, Product Manager Automation & Intralogistics Solutions, STILL
Category Integrated Customer Solution
Laudatory speaker: Prof. Dr. Alice Kirchheim (Institute Director, Fraunhofer IML)
Mathias Behounek, Managing Director, SAFELOG
Klaus Bücheler, Director Logistics Planning, Mercedes-Benz
Category IFOY Start-up of the Year
Laudatory speaker: Jan Droemer (Chairman of the Board, VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association)
Peter Lanak, Head of Sales Process, Brightpick
The IFOY AWARD Night took place in the glamorous ambience of the Congress and Casino in the imperial city of Baden near Vienna on June 14. IFOY event partner HERMES.Wirtschafts.Forum provided a spectacular backdrop in this year's host state of Lower Austria. 200 guests from business, science, politics and the media applauded the winners Brightpick, Jungheinrich, RAVAS EUROPE, SAFELOG with Mercedes, SSI Schäfer and STILL, who received the international intralogistics award from the laudators.
IFOY AWARD 2024
The winners are ...
Jungheinrich: EJC 112i
STILL: STILL EXV iGo
SSI SCHÄFER: SSI Piece Picking
SAFELOG: Mobile transport robots at Mercedes
RAVAS Europe: CP Carriage Plate Scale with Weighing in Motion Technology
Brightpick: Brightpick Autopicker
The winners of the IFOY AWARD 2024 have been announced: Congratulations to Brightpick, Jungheinrich, RAVAS EUROPE, SAFELOG with Mercedes, SSI Schäfer, STILL
The international jury of the 2024 global intralogistics competition nominated a total of 16 products and solutions from 15 companies in seven categories and voted on the winners following a three-stage audit.
IFOY MGZN 2024
The IFOY AWARD 2024 Magazine
The IFOY MGZN 2024 has been published! The IFOY MGZN is the magazine for the IFOY AWARD: All about the IFOY TEST DAYS, the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS, all test results and test reports, news, reports and a lot of information about how to apply for 2025. Read online now!
"Best in Intralogistics" certificates awarded
IFOY AWARD 2024
As part of the opening of TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS (April 10 and 11), the organizers of the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) AWARD presented the "Best in Intralogistics" certificates for 2024. Representatives from a total of 15 companies accepted the coveted certificate in Hall 4 at Messe Dortmund. In future, the companies Agilox, BOX ID Systems, Brightpick, Crown, CYBRID, GLOBE Fuel Cell Systems, HWArobotics, Innok Robotics, Jungheinrich, MEYSENS, MOCCI, RAVAS Europe, SAFELOG, SSI Schäfer and STILL will be allowed to use the certificate.
IFOY TEST DAYS 2024
16 nominated products and solutions undergo the IFOY audit
Agilox, BOX ID Systems, Brightpick, Crown, CYBRID, GLOBE Fuel Cell Systems, HWArobotics, Innok Robotics, Jungheinrich, MEYSENS, MOCCI, RAVAS Europe, SAFELOG, SSI Schäfer and STILL successfully passed the three-stage IFOY audit as part of the IFOY TEST in Dortmund.
IFOY TEST DAYS 2024
Dinner Night for Jurors and Nominees
Dinner Night for Jurors and Nominees The night before the official opening of TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS, the IFOY organization invited jurors and nominees to dinner.
IFOY AWARD 2024
These are the finalists
Crown: ESR 1200
Jungheinrich: EJC 112i
STILL: STILL EXV iGo
Innok Robotics: INDUROS
Jungheinrich: SOTO
HWArobotics: SLS600 shuttle robot system
SSI SCHÄFER: SSI Piece Picking
AGILOX: AMR fleet at BMW
SAFELOG: Mobile transport robots at Mercedes
RAVAS Europe: CP Carriage Plate Scale with Weighing in Motion Technology
GLOBE Fuel Cell Systems: GLOBE XLP80
MEYSENS: Toposens ECHO ONE
BOX ID Systems: BOX ID ProcessGuard
MOCCI: mocci Smart Pedal Vehicle
CYBRID: CYBRID Exoskelett
Brightpick: Brightpick Autopicker
The finalists of this year’s IFOY AWARD have been nominated: From amoung 35 entrants, 15 intralogistics providers from six countries qualified for the final with a total of 17 devices and solutions, including four start-ups.
Finalists are AGILOX, Crown, GLOBE Fuel Cell Systems, HWArobotics, Innok Robotics, Jungheinrich, MEYSENS, RAVAS, SAFELOG, SSI SCHÄFER and STILL can win one of the internationally coveted trophies.
BOX ID Systems, Brightpick, CIP Mobility and CYBRID are in the final of the “IFOY Start-up of the Year” spin-off award.
From April 8 - 11, they will undergo an extensive audit with various nomination and test series. The nominees are not compared against each other, but against their direct competitors on the market. The criteria assessed include functionality, innovation value, customer benefit and market relevance. In addition, jurors from 19 nations and their advisory teams from the business world travel to the event to assess the finalists themselves.
The award ceremony will take place on June 14 in the imperial city of Baden, just outside Vienna. Thanks to a cooperation with the Austrian HERMES.Wirtschafts.Forum, the Congress Center and Casino Baden in Lower Austria will provide a spectacular backdrop for the awards ceremony. Up until then, the result will remain a secret – both for the finalists and for the public.
TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS for B2B visitors
Innovation enthusiasts can test the IFOY finalists hands-on at the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS on April 10 and 11. In addition to the 17 IFOY finalists, more than 100 innovations will be available for hands-on testing on 10,000 square meters of hall space. 1500 participants are expected.
IFOY AWARD 2024: Nomination in Progress
Finalists will be announced in January
The applicant portal is closed and phase three of the IFOY AWARD 2024 has begun. The jurors and test teams are now in charge. They are working intensively on the applications received and determining which products and solutions will be nominated for the final phase of the competition.
After a formal and technical preliminary examination by the IFOY organization and the test teams, the jury nominates the products and solutions for the final round from all valid applications by the end of the year. Those who make it to the final round undergo the three-stage IFOY Audit, consisting of the IFOY Test, scientific IFOY Innovation Check and jury testing.
Important information: The nominees are not compared with each other, but with relevant competitive devices on the market.
The audit will take place as part of the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS at Messe Dortmund. TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS will open its doors to the professional public on April 10 and 11, 2024; a total of 1,500 participants are expected. The IFOY TEST DAYS will begin two days earlier on the afternoon of April 8 with the first functional tests. On April 9, 2024, the IFOY finalists will undergo the Scientific Innovation Check and present their innovations to a jury of trade journalists from 20 countries around the world.
All applicants will be informed in writing whether the jury has made a nomination.