Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.36
Exotec SAS has gained recognition for its development of supply chain systems. Yesterday, its Tokyo-based subsidiary, Exotec Nihon Co., announced that Alps Logistics Co. will use the Skypod goods-to-person system in a new warehouse in Nagoya, Japan. The Croix, France-based company also said today that it has won the 2023 MVP Excellence Award in the Technology & Solution category award from Manhattan Associates. It was recognized for its work with Alliance Automotive Group France, France’s largest independent distributor of truck and automotive parts. “Being recognized by one of the world's foremost supply chain solution providers is a strong validation of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.53
…piece-picking space, which has been slow to get traction. Exotec appeared to be moving ahead with deals with companies like Gap Inc. We’re also beginning to see robots targeting tasks beyond robot-to-goods picking, such as trailer unloading and parcel induction. Those are great. But there are also signs that 2023 may be the long-awaited shakeout in the robotics industry, like the long-awaited recession in the economy. The most visible and public example is SoftBank’s announcement that it will take Berkshire Grey private, paying $1.40 a share for the shares it does not already own. Remember that BG went public at…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.04
Exotec today announced innovation milestones and continued growth in North America as the company continues its global expansion. It said this business momentum is driven by the growing demand for warehouse automation. “We continue to see a strong demand for scalable and proven warehouse robotic solutions,” said Romain Moulin, co-founder and CEO of Exotec. “Our track record of serving the world’s largest brands positions Exotec to benefit from the explosive growth of the global warehouse robotics market, which is expected to reach $16 billion by 2031.” Exotec, which initially began operations in France, said it builds goods-to-person warehouse robotic solutions…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.94
…from multiple vendors such as Vecna Robotics, Locus Robotics, Exotec, KNAPP, Bastian Solutions, Fetch, Robopac, Grenzebach, and Tennant. They are spread across many different campuses and buildings for a wide variety of clients. Do you envision conducting both distribution and fulfillment in the same facilities? How could robots help both functions? McDonald: We currently do both distribution and fulfillment—for example, sending product to other DCs and fulfilling store orders—out of many of our facilities and expect to continue to do so with this type of robotic technology. Robots can help with both functions through a number of ways. For example,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.54
…and Stanislas Normand, managing director for North America at Exotec. Credit: Eugene Demaitre RaaS helps manage risk, ROI The robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model can also help businesses adopt or scale robotic fleets, but they need to understand the difference between pay-per-pick, leasing, and other financing arrangements, said multiple Manifest speakers. “RaaS is a great option for customers to manage risk,” said Patrick Kelleher, global chief development officer at DHL Supply Chain. RaaS and AMRs can deliver immediate value, observed Ryder's Allen. “We've got 15,000 drivers and have evaluated 250 technologies,” he said. “It's about lines or shifts per day,” Allen added.…
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Exotec builds goods-to-person warehouse robotic solutions for the world’s largest brands. The Croix, France-based company said it combines the best of hardware and software to offer flexible warehouse systems that drive operational efficiency, add resiliency, and improve working conditions for warehouse operators. More than 30 brands including Carrefour, Decathlon, Gap, and Uniqlo trust Exotec to improve their operations and profitably navigate rapid shifts in business models and customer expectations.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.41
…world, businesses are looking to do more with less. Exotec SAS said it can help, today adding a new conveyor system, an enhanced picking system, and new warehouse software to its robotics portfolio. The Croix, France-based company said the new technologies integrate with its Skypod automation. Exotec claimed that each of its offerings follows its modular design principles to help customers easily add capabilities to their existing systems. “With these innovations, we are further enabling our customers to run efficient, scalable, and modular warehouses that flex to fit their unique needs,” stated Romain Moulin, co-founder and CEO of Exotec. “Our…
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Exotec SAS this month announced that it has produced its 4,000th robot. The milestone came just six months after the Croix, France-based company manufactured its 3,000th Skypod robot. “We’re extremely proud to have completed production of our 4,000th robot, with many more to come in the near future,” stated Romain Moulin, co-founder and CEO of Exotec. “Reaching this point so soon after our 3,000th robot milestone is a highlight of our manufacturing capabilities and a testament to the growing demand for our products globally.” Founded in 2015, Exotec said it combines hardware and software to drive operational efficiency, add resilience,…
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…the speakers Andy Williams Executive vice president of sales Exotec North America Williams is executive vice president of sales at Exotec North America. He has over 20 years of experience working in international logistics and technology. Over the course of his career, Williams has worked at a wide range of companies, from startups to Fortune 500, including SSI Schaefer, Vanderlande, and DHL. Most recently, he served as chief revenue officer at Attabotics, a warehouse automation startup, where he was responsible for leading business development, sales, marketing, and systems engineering. Williams holds a BBA in international business from the University of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 18.36
…aggregate multi-line orders, and robotic storage and retrieval from Exotec to optimize returns handling. Kuntz added that the retailer recently completed a pilot with Boston Dynamics' Stretch robot for automated trailer unloading in Fishkill and has ordered its first two units to be deployed in Gallatin. “We’re going to start with trailer unloading,” he said. Adoption inches to dark facilities Now, two units in one facility may not sound like a lot. But Gap Inc. started with just a few Kindred.ai robotic putwalls in Gallatin during the 2017 holiday season. Less than five years later, there are more than 240…
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…This year's robotics and cobot winners included the following: Exotec SAS makes the Skypod scalable storage system and the Skypicker robot arm for retail order fulfillment. The company, which recently moved to Wasquehal, France, near Lille, recently announced its 3,000th robot and has raised about $447 million to date. LINKWIZ Inc. said its L-Robot software enables robots to automatically correct their own movement in manufacturing environments. The Hamamatsu, Japan-based business has raised $17 million and also makes the L-Qualify 3D robotic inspection system. Locus Robotics Inc. provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to improve piece-handling productivity. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company, which…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 44.59
Exotec SAS, which makes the Skypod scalable storage system and the Skypicker robot arm, yesterday announced that it has built its 3,000th robot. The Lille, France-based company said it expects to continue growing both its staff and prodcution volumes in 2022. “The production of this 3,000th robot is a huge milestone for us that rewards all the effort and commitment of our teams, and helps us keep pace with a demand that’s increased tenfold over just a few months,” stated Renaud Heitz, co-founder and chief technology officer of Exotec. “We aim to keep moving faster, especially in the U.S., and…