Suppliers of new products can once again apply for the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY AWARD). There are a total of 13 categories to choose from for 2022, covering almost all areas of application in intralogistics. For the tenth round of the worldwide competition, the VDMA’s Robotics + Automation Association (R + A) has joined as the sponsor for the “Robot” category.
“We are delighted about this new cooperation. The past rounds of the IFOY AWARD have shown that the importance of the Robot category has increased continuously. Robotics is considered one of the great pacemakers in the digitalisation of intralogistics,” emphasises jury chairwoman Anita Würmser.
“Robotics is the future. In the smart factory, production and logistics are growing ever closer together and robots are taking over more and more monotonous tasks – from container stacking, picking and palletising to goods transport. Robotics is thus developing into an important innovation driver for intralogistics. That is why we support this award as a sponsor,” emphasises Wilfried Eberhardt, Chairman of the Board of the VDMA R + A Association and representative of the 340 members.
In addition to robots, forklifts, warehouse technology equipment and special vehicles, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), shuttles, cargo bicycles, drones, cranes, software and apps as well as successfully implemented, holistic warehouse concepts are also eligible to apply. In addition, outstanding technical details or components are awarded, such as ergonomic innovations, safety solutions or automation components. In the category “Start-up of the Year”, newly founded companies with innovative prototypes or functional developments can apply for an IFOY AWARD again this year. The deadline for applications is October 30, 2021.
Applications can be submitted via www.ifoy.org.
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