Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.03
…logistics service provider, today said it has partnered with Körber Supply Chain to automate operations at its new distribution center near Prague. The companies claimed that the installation of 100 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from Geekplus Technology Co. is one of the largest of its kind in Eastern Europe. Geek+ is a trusted technology partner of Körber. “DB Schenker has experienced outstanding success since its inception as an early innovator in the Eastern European market,” said Ingo Brauckmann, executive vice president for contract logistics/supply chain management Europe at DB Schenker. “With COVID-19 driving more consumers online, we are well-placed to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.99
…automation are in the 20% to 30% range, but Körber Supply Chain this week announced ways to help companies optimize their operations. It said its Unified Control System, or UCS, provides a single, vendor-neutral approach to configuring and managing multiple technologies. Körber's EVOLVE partner program allows for different levels of integrator engagement to widen supply chain offerings. While warehouses are increasingly adopting robotics, voice, and other systems, they still tend to operate separately from broader logistics networks, noted the company. Körber said its UCS can orchestrate different warehouse technologies throughout the facility, including mixed portfolios of material handling equipment (MHE).…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.17
…panel included John Santagate, vice president of robotics at Körber Supply Chain Software; Bill Twickler, vice president of solutions at GXO Logistics; Kyle VanGoethem, head of network planning at Stord; and Andrew Lockhart, director of strategic engagement and warehouse solutions for North America at Vanderlande. The session on “Truck Unloading and the Next Frontiers for Robots” featured Tyler Wilson, an internal logistics engineer and engineering manager at Toyota North America. “The discussion served as an opportunity to learn how the automaker takes advantage of mobile robots in its operations,” noted Cesareo Contreras, associate editor at Robotics 24/7 and moderator of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 26.81
…About the speakers John Santagate Vice president of robotics Körber Supply Chain Software Santagate leads Körber Supply Chain Software as the vice prsident of robotics. He drives the strategy for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). warehouse robotics, and the robotics partner network. As a key component of Körber’s end-to-end solutions, Santagate ensures that technologies drive customer success and integrate seamlessly with the broader Körber portfolio. Solving complex challenges and opening new opportunities through technology and innovation, Santagate spent his career in supply chain making his customers the most efficient and profitable businesses in their industries. Prior to his role at Körber,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.77
…that list will continue to grow as several large-scale projects are implemented in Europe and the U.S. Multinational group Körber Supply Chain has worked extensively with Geek+ around the world, with landmark projects in the U.S. and a new cooperation in Brazil. Last month, Geek+ announced Numina Group as its latest North American systems integrator partner. Numina joined other partners in the Americas, including KPI Integrated Solutions, Bosch Rexroth, Boreal Technologies, Conveyco Technologies, and Systemex Automation.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.10
…flexibility and speed of fulfillment processes while maintaining an eco-friendly methodology, the company said. In June, Attabotics said that Körber Supply Chain Automation will resell, integrate, and implement its systems across Europe. In July, Attabotics partnered with Modern Beauty to automate the cosmetics company's new fulfillment center in Calgary. Operations could begin as soon as the fourth quarter of this year.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.04
…the Loop: John Santagate, vice president of robotics at Körber Supply Chain Software, and William (Bill) Twickler, vice president of solutions at GXO Logistics Machine Tending and Welding With Cobots: Josh Pawley, founding partner at Vectis Automation, and Brian Havey, director of sales at VersaBuilt Robotics Piece Picking Gets Faster With Robotic Perception: Sandeep Sakharkar, CIO of GXO Logistics Other sessions include “Palletizing and the Next Frontiers for Mobile Robots.” More speakers will be announced soon, and qualified experts can still apply to participate. Register now for the Robotics Applications Conference The Robotics Applications Conference is free, and registration is…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.88
…new regional headquarters in the U.K. and partnered with Körber Supply Chain to expand its presence in South America. Geek+ to continue global expansion “We are confident in our commercial success and future growth trajectory,” said Zheng. “The labor-intensive logistics sector has a strong demand for robotic automation, and the market is still largely underserved.” Geek+ provides technologies for storage, picking, and sorting in warehouses, as well as materials handling robots and unmanned forklifts for manufacturing. In the past year, the company launched a new generation of its flagship goods-to-person robot, the PopPick all-in-one picking system, as well as a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.68
…broadcast. About the speakers John Santagate Vice president, robotics Körber Supply Chain Software Santagate drives Körber Supply Chain Software's strategy for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), warehouse robotics, and its robotics partner network. As a key component of Körber’s end-to-end solutions, Santagate ensures that technologies drive customer success and integrate seamlessly with the broader Körber portfolio. Solving complex challenges and opening new opportunities through technology and innovation, Santagate spent his career in supply chain making his customers the most efficient and profitable businesses in their industries. Prior to his role at Körber, Santagate acted as consultant to industry-leading organizations to transform…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.57
…are on permanent display. The company recently partnered with Körber Supply Chain for South America and Systemex Automation for North America. After entering the European market as recently as 2019, Geek+ said it has successfully deployed robots in more than 30 countries with major retailers, e-commerce enterprises, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). It noted that it has deployed over a dozen projects in the U.K. alone. Geek+ said the Sci-Tech Daresbury business park is an ideal setting, with “some of the most exciting and innovative companies in the U.K.” At least 30 Geekplus employees, known internally as “Geekers,” will be…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 28.88
…expanded its presence in South America with strategic partner Körber Supply Chain. The company said it will debut its intelligent robots at Elevate Brazil 2022 this week in Sao Paolo, the first time Geek+'s goods-to-person systems will be showcased in Brazil. “We are thrilled to take the next step in our partnership with Körber Supply Chain to strengthen our growing presence in South America,” stated Randy Randolph, vice president of channels and partnerships at Geek+ Americas. “This deepened partnership allows us to continue to support customers across the continent with flexible robotic solutions that can help them maximize warehouse throughput…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 27.71
…Europe. Attabotics Inc. yesterday announced a strategic partnership with Körber Supply Chain Automation to equip European companies with Attabotics’ 3D storage and retrieval technology. The automated system features efficient order picking at high speeds, including built-in sequencing and buffering, all within an ultra-high-density storage structure, said the Calgary, Alberta-based company. “Attabotics has seen success implementing this technology in partnership with multiple e-commerce brands and retailers in North America,” stated Scott Gravelle, founder and CEO of Attabotics. “Expanding our solution to the European market was the next logical step.” “Körber’s expertise and presence in Europe are complementary to Attabotics, and we’re…