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Hongkong Post has worked with Geekplus Technology Co. to implement its first robotic packet-sorting system. The companies said the new technology promises to transform and streamline the packet-sorting process to improve the efficiency for mail handling. “The robotics system with smart technology assists in sorting mail packets to individual delivery points throughout the territory, enabling more efficient and flexible postal operation, said Clare Chiu, general manager (management services) at Hongkong Post, in a statement. “We seek to leverage robotics technologies to meet the booming e-commerce opportunities.” Hongkong Post's project team is using advanced sorting and moving systems from Geek+ as…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.93
Geekplus Technologies Co. announced yesterday that BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA), one of China's leading premium automotive manufacturers, is using Geek+'s goods-to-person picking system. BBA's plant was the first BMW factory in China, and produces iconic vehicles, such as the BMW 5-series, the new X5, and the all-electric iX3. In addition to producing high-end cars, the plant is also recognized for its highly sustainable advanced production technology, environmentally friendly plant design, and various environmental protection and energy-saving measures. Robots were deployed quickly In order to modernize operations and keep up with accelerating demand, BBA chose Geek+'s goods-to-person solution to shift operations…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.32
Geekplus Technology Co., a global supplier of mobile robots for logistics, and Next Retail Ltd., a multinational clothing, footwear, and home products retailer, last week announced the successful automation of NEXT's Dearne Valley Pallet fulfillment center in the U.K. Faced with high demand in the volatile fashion industry, NEXT decided to streamline processes and scale up efficiently. The company said it selected Geek+ as its robotics partner, resulting in the co-development of a hybrid “Pick-and-Sort” system. Geek+ said in a release that its technology allowed NEXT to handle a record volume last Christmas season without additional labor. The retailer was…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.90
…announced that it is integrating its pick-and-place robots with Geekplus Technology Co.'s warehouse automation. The new allies said they will offer businesses a “one-stop solution” and a strategy to boost the return on investment of their autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, and automated storage and retrieval systems, or ASRS. “At OSARO, our goal is to provide reliable robotic systems that make automation easy, which is why the seamless integration of our picking robots with Geek+ systems is so valuable for quick and easy deployment,” said Derik Pridmore, CEO of OSARO, in a press release. “We’re pleased to have an OSARO-powered…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.73
CEVA Logistics and Geekplus Technology Co. today announced that they are collaborating to help consumers obtain footwear and apparel through the use of autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs. The companies said their modernization efforts at CEVA's warehouse in Grobbendonk, Belgium, in the Antwerp province, demonstrate the benefits of AMRs. They include delivering a more ergonomic working environment and improving efficiency, all while maintaining accuracy. Marseille, France-based CEVA Logistics has its U.S. headquarters in Jacksonville, Fla. The third-party logistics provider (3PL) offers a range of customized systems and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport in 170 countries and has 110,000…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.37
CHICAGO—Geekplus Technology Co. this week announced that its combined worldwide fleet of robots picked 10 billion pieces over the past year. The company said its goods-to-person picking systems have covered great distances, handled huge volumes of stocks, and, as a result, contributed greatly to the goals of making logistics more efficient and sustainable. “We are very proud of what we have achieved recently,” said Yong Zheng, founder and CEO of Geek+. “The amount of merchandise that our robots have handled, coupled with the savings in time and energy, demonstrate that mobile robots are a technology for today's problems and a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.09
Geekplus Technology Co. this week announced that it will demonstrate some of its newest automated systems at ProMat in Chicago later this month. The Geek+ booth will feature the latest version of its award-winning PopPick system, the upgraded M200C mobile robot, its new Vertical Sorting Wall, and the high-density Four-Way Shuttle storage system. “I’m very excited to be part of the Geek+ delegation that will be making a return to ProMat this year,” said Yong Zheng, founder and CEO of Geek+. “We’re bringing a host of automation solutions with us that showcase how our advanced technology can take on any…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.43
…Industries Inc. for ADAPTO Shuttle: ProMat Booth S603 Ideal Warehouse Innovations Inc. for SLIDE-effect® Dock Bumper: ProMat Booth S3350 Geekplus America Inc. for PopPick: ProMat Booth N7307/N7507 Best IT Innovation: Synkrato for Synkrato warehouse digital twin: ProMat Booth N6256 OneRack for OneRack: ProMat Booth S2882 Lucas Systems Inc. for Lucas Systems Dynamic Work Optimization: ProMat Booth S3775 FORTNA for FORTNA OptiSlot DC Featuring Digital Twin Technology: ProMat Booth S1947 For more on ProMat, check out Robotics 24/7's special coverage page.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.60
…Arabia-based logistics and supply chain provider, has partnered with Geekplus Technology Co. to open a new robotic fulfillment center in Saudi Arabia. The 400,000 sq. ft. facility features over 250 Geek+ robots and has a storage capacity of 12 million units. Starlinks said it has more 60 customers including big names such as Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, OpenCart, Amazon and eBay. It added that it provides “a hybrid picking solution that allows humans and machines to co-deliver a world-class efficiency manual picking operation.” These are the robots being used in the new facility. Source: Geek+ Geek+ robots are picking 3.6 million…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.30
…Vegas, Mujin Corp. is showcasing an exhibit that combines Geekplus Co.’s mobile robots with a robotic picking system. The companies said they designed the booth to “demonstrate a total order fulfillment solution featuring pick and place robots seamlessly integrating with mobile robots.” “This solution automates the process of creating mixed orders from single-SKU containers, delivering increased value for end users,” Mujin said in a release yesterday. Manifest runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at the Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. Mujin and Geek+ are among the hundreds of companies attending the logistics and supply chain trade show and conference.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.75
…providers and mobile robots suppliers. Boomi yesterday announced that Geekplus Co. has selected the Boomi AtomSphere Platform to automate its smart logistics platform. “We are aiming to co-create a new logistics standard by utilizing next-generation robotics technology to solve the increasingly serious labor shortage in Japan and the gap between the growth of e-commerce demand and the growth of physical volume,” said Yusuke Arima, a member of the System Development Group at Geekplus. “After evaluating various integration platforms, Geekplus chose Boomi’s intelligent, low-code, cloud-native platform for its versatility, development speed, and ease of use,” he added. “The Boomi platform will…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.67
…warehouse is outfitted with more than 82 robots from GeekPlus Technology Co., which specializes in smart logistics. Though the robots do much of the work, the new center has created 30 jobs as C-StoreMaster rapidly expands its distribution network. “To bring the first multi-level shuttle system of its kind in the country to Huntsville is a great accomplishment for our team,” stated Sharan Kalva, president of C-StoreMaster. “Innovation has always been at the forefront of our business, and with this new warehouse, C-StoreMaster is set up for success for years to come.” C-StoreMaster partnered with Geek+ to incorporate three automation…