IFOY AWARD Audit Successfully Completed: Intralogistics’ Best Put to the Test

Two days, 17 finalists, countless test runs: once again, the IFOY Audit proved why it is considered one of the toughest benchmarks in intralogistics. Following an intensive selection process, the nominated devices and solutions had to demonstrate their capabilities live last week – under the critical eyes of experts and jury members.

This year, 17 innovations from eight countries made it to the final of the IFOY AWARD. Among the contenders: Crown, Idealworks, Jungheinrich, KNAPP, Libiao Robotics, Locus Robotics, Mobotic, Nomagic, PureLoX SOLUTIONS, SSI Schäfer, STILL, The Mobile Robot Company and Wiltsche Fördersysteme. In parallel, AI2Connect, Koiotech, Pyck and Romb Technologies competed for the “IFOY Start-up of the Year” title.

As part of the TEST CAMP INTRALOGISTICS, all finalists underwent the three-stage audit process: from practical functional and driving tests based on the comprehensive IFOY test protocol, to the scientific Innovation Check, and finally the evaluation by an international trade journalists jury For participants, it’s a true stress test – and at the same time, a gateway to the premier league of intralogistics.

Following the audit, the “Best in Intralogistics” certificates were awarded. In the test arena at the Westfalenhalle, numerous trade visitors also took the opportunity to experience and test the finalists firsthand.

Which solutions will ultimately take home one of the coveted IFOY AWARD trophies remains a closely guarded secret. As tradition dictates, the winners will only be revealed during the official IFOY AWARD Night on June 25, 2026, in Stuttgart.

Credit: IFOY AWARD / Dirk Bannert / Frank Elschner