As CeMAT ASIA 2025 concluded successfully in Shanghai, HEGERLS reflected on another milestone in its journey toward intelligent logistics and automation. The exhibition once again proved to be a global gathering for innovation and collaboration in intralogistics, bringing together thousands of visitors, partners, and industry experts.
At the HEGERLS booth, visitors witnessed cutting-edge automation technologies, including the company’s four-way shuttle system, stacker crane, and rack-supported warehouse solutions. Over the four-day exhibition, HEGERLS engaged in in-depth discussions with both new and returning customers, exploring the future of smart warehousing with an eye toward real-world efficiency and technological precision.
Team Discussion and Post-Exhibition Review
Following the exhibition, the HEGERLS team conducted a comprehensive internal review meeting to summarize results, address challenges, and discuss customer feedback gathered during the show.
The meeting covered four key areas:
1.Exhibition performance and visitor engagement
2.Issues and lessons identified during the event
3.Product advantages and areas for improvement
4.Customer demands and emerging industry trends
The team recognized that the HEGERLS brand continues to gain visibility in the global market, particularly for its mature and reliable four-way shuttle systems — a product line that remains the company’s core strength and market leader. Many visitors praised the system’s adaptability, high-speed performance, and its proven efficiency in both normal temperature and cold storage environments.
Four-Way Shuttle Remains the Market’s Core Focus
From customer feedback and peer discussions at CeMAT, it became evident that four-way shuttle systems are still the mainstream technology in today’s automated warehousing.
However, the market’s expectations have evolved. Customers now demand:
Higher precision and reliability, even under high throughput conditions.
Smarter control integration, linking shuttles seamlessly with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and WCS (Warehouse Control Systems).
Warehouse Management Systems
Warehouse Control Systems
Better performance in cold chain logistics, with energy efficiency and stability at sub-zero temperatures.
In response, HEGERLS R&D team reaffirmed its commitment to continuous innovation — focusing on improving shuttle navigation accuracy, optimizing motor performance, and developing more intelligent scheduling algorithms through its YUNTU-WCS platform.
Evolving Customer Needs: AGV and Bin Sorting Systems on the Rise
Another clear insight from CeMAT ASIA 2025 was the increasing interest in AGV (Automated Guided Vehicles) and bin-based sorting systems.
As e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods industries expand, warehouses are shifting toward flexible, modular, and small-unit handling. AGVs and bin sorting lines — often operating in combination with shuttle systems — are emerging as a key part of this transformation.
Many clients expressed interest in integrated solutions that combine four-way shuttles for pallet handling with AGVs for bin-level automation, providing a more agile response to diversified storage needs.
HEGERLS engineers noted that this trend aligns perfectly with the company’s ongoing development of hybrid automation ecosystems, where multiple systems (shuttle, AGV, stacker crane, and conveyor) operate harmoniously under unified control.
Challenges Identified and Future Improvements
During the internal review, the HEGERLS team also discussed several improvement areas:
Exhibition logistics: Enhancing booth interaction and demonstration flow to create a more immersive experience for visitors.
Technical presentation: Simplifying complex system explanations to help potential customers quickly understand core advantages.
Localization of service and after-sales support: Strengthening global service networks to respond faster to overseas project needs.
The team concluded that while HEGERLS technical capability continues to lead in Asia’s warehouse automation sector, the communication of brand value — especially to international clients — can be further enhanced through digital marketing and live demo experiences.
Customer Voices and Market Recognition
Throughout the exhibition, HEGERLS received strong feedback from logistics operators, integrators, and system designers. Customers particularly valued:
The stability of HEGERLS four-way shuttle systems in high-density storage environments.
The flexibility of the rack-supported warehouse design, which adapts to different storage heights and payloads.
The scalability of HEGERLS solutions, making them suitable for phased expansion and customized warehouse layouts.
Several new cooperation opportunities were initiated during the show, covering sectors such as cold chain logistics, automotive components, and food & beverage distribution.
Looking Forward: Continuous Innovation for a Smarter Warehouse Future
HEGERLS participation in CeMAT ASIA 2025 not only showcased our technological strength but also deepened our understanding of evolving customer needs.
As warehouse automation continues to evolve, the company will focus on three strategic directions:
1.Refining the Four-Way Shuttle platform for higher precision, faster movement, and greater adaptability.
2.Expanding into AGV and tote-sorting automation, creating hybrid solutions for flexible intralogistics.
3.Enhancing data-driven control systems (CC-WMS and YUNTU-WCS) to achieve real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and intelligent scheduling.
In the words of one HEGERLS project manager,
“Automation is no longer just about machines. It’s about creating an ecosystem where every component communicates intelligently — and HEGERLS will continue to lead that transformation.”
About HEGERLS
HEGERLS is a leading provider of smart warehousing and automation systems, specializing in four-way shuttles, stacker cranes, mobile racks, AGVs, and intelligent software platforms (CC-WMS and YUNTU-WCS). With 30 years of experience and global project references, HEGERLS remains dedicated to helping customers build efficient, reliable, and future-ready warehouse systems.
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