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Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 41.74
…of its Movu Robotics brand, which replaces the name “stow Robotics” and is intended to strengthen the company's robotics business unit as it meets increasing customer demand for storage automation and warehouse robots. “Faced with challenges of labor shortages, cost increases, storage density, growing volumes, and [the need to improve] accuracy, companies are turning to robotics and automation for solutions,” stated Jos de Vuyst, CEO of stow Group. “Movu Robotics offers an integrated ecosystem of standardized and scalable automation technology that speeds rollout and reduces risk for all kinds of customers.” He added that the company wants to “democratize material…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.67
…acquisitions of the past year. Company Acquirer Date iFollow stow Robotics May 2022 FRED Automation Barcoding Jan. 2023 Berkshire Grey SoftBank Group March 2023 6 River Systems Ocado Group May 2023 Magazino Jungheinrich Aug. 2023 In March, Fast Company named OTTO Motors as one of the Most Innovative Companies for 2023. In May, Mitsubishi Electric Corp. invested an unspecified amount in Clearpath. Partners build advanced materials handling portfolio The companies said the combination of Rockwell’s partnerships in fixed robotic arms, systems such as Independent Cart Technology, and leadership in PLCs with OTTO Motors’ AMR capabilities will create a portfolio of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.63
Warehouse automation is expanding to cold storage. stow Robotics and Phononic today announced a strategic alliance to provide cold-chain fulfillment systems that serve the retail grocery industry in North America and Europe. The companies said they will combine stow Robotics' automation expertise with Phononic's solid-state active cooling technology to design, develop, and scale systems, particularly for grocery automated fulfillment centers. “stow Robotics is thrilled to work with Phononic and welcome their cooling technology and design solutions into our scalable automation work with key customers in North America and Europe,” stated Brian Keiger, director of business development and marketing at stow…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 59.29
…is continuing among international warehouse automation providers. This week, stow Robotics, a business unit of stow Group, acquired a majority stake in mobile robot company iFollow SAS. “We are delighted to join forces with stow Robotics, a leader in warehouse automation,” stated Vincent Jacquemart, co-founder and CEO of iFollow.“We firmly believe this is the right partnership to start iFollow’s next phase of long-term growth, with a reliable, global partner.” “In addition to its commercial traction, technology-driven approach, and its advanced industrial base, we share with stow the same conviction on the importance of technology in warehouse automation and the future…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 80.36
…of industrial storage solutions also announced the creation of stow Robotics GmbH, a new unit dedicated to warehouse automation. “The launch of stow Robotics is a strategic milestone for our business and will create substantial synergies across our warehouse automation portfolio,” stated Jos De Vuyst, CEO of stow Group. “We are thrilled to welcome the Raiser Robotics team to stow Group, and look forward to their extensive industry experience and expertise enhancing stow Robotics.” stow Group has about 1,750 employees and an office in Naperville, Ill. The Belgian company has nine production facilities across Europe and a global commercial organization.…