On Dec 15th, the 2025 (12th) Gaogong Robotics Annual Conference was successfully held. Linde Automation won the “Enterprise of the Year” award of the Gaogong Golden Globe Award, thanks to its scene-adaptation capabilities that span across all industries and its profound technological accumulation. Linde Automation’s CTO, Huang Yongchang, was invited to attend the event and delivered a speech, sharing practical achievements in the field of flexible automation as well as future strategic plans, thereby injecting new impetus into the development of the industry.

 

On October 28, CeMAT ASIA (Asia International Logistics Technology and Transportation System Exhibition) kicked off in Shanghai. KION Group’s brand, Linde, participated under the theme of “The Path of Harmonious Logistics,” created a massive 1,600-square-meter indoor and outdoor exhibition area. This area comprehensively showcased one-stop logistics solutions in scenarios that combine manual and automated operations, providing a panoramic display of the future landscape of intelligent logistics. Wang Zhijian, General Manager of Shandong Heavy Industry Group; Ma Changhai, Deputy General Manager of Shandong Heavy Industry Group, Chairman and General Manager of Weichai Group; Rob Smith, CEO of KION Group; and Chingpong Quek, CTO & President KION Group ITS APAC, attended the event.

On the opening day, the Linde booth was bustling with people and exuded a lively atmosphere. At the highly anticipated opening ceremony, Rob Smith, CEO of KION Group, was invited to take the stage. Guided by the host, he took the baton. As he waved his arm, a melodious symphony filled the air, and Linde’s handling robots sprang into action. Performing automated collaborative operations in harmony with the beautiful melody, they precisely completed tasks such as storage, retrieval, handling, and stacking. This performance broke the traditional, cold, and mechanical impression of industrial equipment, presenting the audience with a precise and aesthetically pleasing industrial art performance.

Rob Smith, CEO of KION Group, delivered a speech, stating, “This exhibition is an important strategic showcase for KION Group in the Asian market. China is not only a crucial market for KION Group but also a vital engine for its global innovation. We have combined German heritage with Chinese intelligent manufacturing to establish a solid localized business system in China, continuously enhancing KION’s overall competitiveness on a global scale.”

Indoor Exhibition Area | Immersive Experience: The Perfect Fusion of Virtual and Reality in the “Future Warehouse”

Upon entering the indoor exhibition hall, visitors are first greeted by KION’s multimedia interactive digital screen. This touchscreen integrates all products and industry solutions from the KION Group. Visitors can select work scenarios according to prompts, and the system will intelligently match and generate customized logistics solutions. This intuitive and convenient digital interaction method has attracted a large number of visitors to stop and experience it.

In the AI Innovation Space area, KION Group showcased its future warehouse model, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA and Accenture, for the first time in Asia. Inside the exhibition area, four forklifts in operation simulated a human-machine hybrid warehousing scenario, reproducing the entire process from inbound storage to outbound delivery. By using AI cameras to capture real-time data on-site and intelligently identify cargo types and plan routes, the entire area operates efficiently and smoothly. Meanwhile, through digital twin technology, the real-time dynamics of the exhibition area are reconstructed 1:1 in a virtual world and displayed synchronously on a large screen at the site. KION Group fully leverages artificial intelligence technology to comprehensively reshape the reasoning, perception, and decision-making capabilities of logistics systems, designing the ideal layout for future warehouses for customers in different industries.

On the other side of the AI Innovation Space, it was equally bustling. Linde has created a miniature automated logistics smart factory here, accurately simulating real production line and warehouse environments. Powered by Linde’s MyMA full-stack application software as the intelligent management hub, with a three-tier software system architecture, it connects the three functional exhibition areas of storage, distribution, and picking, comprehensively showcasing Linde’s “software-hardware integrated” one-stop flexible automated logistics solutions. Visitors can observe automated operation modes in different scenarios up close and experience the technological charm of smart logistics.

Several newly launched automated “star solutions” were also on display and attracted significant attention. These include a counterbalanced robot with an innovative dual-pallet design, specifically designed for high-frequency turnover scenarios of heavy goods; 4 – ways shuttle of pallet system tailored to high-density storage needs, greatly improving space utilization; a pallet handling robot with a compact body design, combining flexibility and high-speed operation characteristics; and a bin picking robot solution with fast picking capabilities and smooth operation. These innovative products have become the focus of the exhibition due to their outstanding performance, attracting numerous merchants to stop and exchange ideas.

Chingpong Quek, CTO & President KION Group ITS APAC, said, “As a global leading supplier of supply chain solutions, KION Group has always been at the forefront of the industry, deeply integrating artificial intelligence and digital twin technology into every link of the logistics supply chain and actively promoting this technology to the Chinese and global markets. In the future, we will continue to collaborate with ecosystem partners to jointly explore more advanced and intelligent logistics solutions and co-create a brand-new future for smart logistics.”

Outdoor Exhibition Area | Hardcore Technology + Industry Customization: Experience Material Handling in the Innovative Era

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The outdoor exhibition area was equally bustling. At the entrance, Linde showcased its full range of product matrices, transitioning from oil to electric and covering warehouse vehicles to electric handling vehicles, ranging from 1.5 tons to 32 tons. This provides customers with green and efficient handling options for different work scenarios.

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In the Application Industry Solution area, Linde systematically presented logistics solutions for various scenarios, from inbound and outbound operations to distribution and storage. Industry experts were also present to communicate one-on-one with guests.

03 At this exhibition, Linde specially set up a technology exhibition area to demonstrate the in-depth integration concept of “German heritage & Chinese intelligent manufacturing.” Through a combination of physical displays and video presentations, Linde visually showcased its innovative breakthroughs in core technology areas such as batteries, motors, and electric controls, as well as its diverse range of new energy solutions. Many industry professionals and technicians engaged in in-depth discussions, expressing high recognition for Linde’s solid R&D capabilities and rigorous manufacturing processes.

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In the vast outdoor exhibition area, the most eye-catching feature was a tree symbolizing the “KION Full Value Chain.” It vividly illustrated the “full-scenario coverage, full-lifecycle management, and full-ecosystem collaboration” full value chain service system constructed by KION Group. Through a comprehensive combination of high-quality products and services, it empowers customers to maximize the value of warehousing and logistics.

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At the site, in addition to showcasing its hard power, KION Group also demonstrated its soft power. Its nationwide service network and diverse and flexible cooperation models successfully drove numerous merchants, including e-commerce giants, industry major clients, and dealers, to sign contracts on-site.

This CeMAT ASIA exhibition will continue until October 31. During the exhibition, KION will also hold multiple themed forums, collaborating with industry experts and ecosystem partners to conduct in-depth discussions on cutting-edge topics such as “the path to upgrading enterprise logistics systems,” grasp frontier trends, and jointly explore more possibilities for “harmonious logistics.”

On Dec 3, the 2025 (Eighth) Mobile Robot Industry Development Annual Conference grandly kicked off. Linde Material Handling, a global provider of intelligent logistics solutions, was honored with the “Best Delivery Quality Award” presented by the conference, thanks to its continuous innovation capabilities and extensive industry experience in the automation field. This award is designed to recognize enterprises that excel comprehensively in multiple aspects such as technological innovation, scenario adaptability, and service quality, and it represents a high level of industry recognition for Linde’s innovative prowess and market influence.

China Quality Certification Center organized the first nationwide “Quality Management System Excellent Practice Award” in 2023, and Linde China received “2023 Quality Management System Excellent Practice Award”. At present, only 20 companies in China have been awarded this honor, which is a high recognition of Linde China ‘s consistently excellent quality management, strong manufacturing system and outstanding product quality.

Jinan Customer Experience Centre, the Customer Option Workshop and the truck tower were unveiled on Jun 22nd in Jinan Plant. CP and the KION China management team attended the ceremonies that were well-arranged through the whole day. This marked the completion of the first construction phase of Jinan Plant. The Customer Experience Centre has three main exhibition areas, including automation, digitalization and new energy three themes. On the same day, the Linde new energy counter-balanced truck were launched in Jinan.