Knorr-Bremse to deploy shuttle technology from Movu Robotics at site in France

Movu Robotics has announced an agreement for the installation of 10 atlas pallet shuttles, 3 elevators and 4 escala bin shuttles at Knorr-Bremse’s plant in Lisieux, France.

Knorr-Bremse, founded in 1905, is a leading German manufacturer specializing in braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. Movu explained its automation solutions are tailored to enhance Knorr-Bremse's production efficiency by optimizing warehouse automation processes for greater flexibility and responsiveness. Positioned directly upstream of the production lines, these solutions enable real-time parts replenishment, ensuring seamless workflow and minimal downtime, added Movu.

Delta+ Consulting facilitated the project in close collaboration with Knorr-Bremse and Movu Robotics. The project's go-live for the installation is scheduled for early 2026.

In a recent visit to Movu Robotics’ Experience Center in Lokeren, Belgium, Stéphane Devulder, Managing Director of Knorr-Bremse France, expressed his enthusiasm for the project: “At Knorr-Bremse, we are always innovating to keep our manufacturing and logistic processes efficient and reliable, especially in the automotive industry, where precision is key. This advanced installation will feature two powerful systems working together: the Movu atlas, with space for 5,000 pallets managed by 10 shuttles and 3 elevators, and the Movu escala, handling up to 2,500 bins with 4 shuttles.”

Benjamin Letarouilly, Managing Director at Delta+ Consulting, noted the project used a collaborative design approach. “With the Movu atlas and Movu escala systems working together, we have designed an integrated, modular solution to meet Knorr-Bremse's needs," Letarouilly said. This configuration will handle small parts as well as large volumes, ensuring continuous, real-time supply to production lines. Our priority is efficiency and reactivity to meet industrial challenges.

Movu Robotics, a member of the stow Group, is a leading international warehouse automation company. The logistics company employs more than 300 people in Europe and the USA. Movu Robotics portfolio includes the pallet shuttle ‘Movu atlas’ for multi-deep storage, the AMR solution ‘Movu ifollow’ for collaborative picking or transporting pallets, the 3D storage and fulfilment system ‘Movu escala’ for bins and the integrated picking robot arm ‘Movu eligo’.