Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.89
…announced the opening of a full-scale demonstration site for GeekPlus Technology Co.’s multi-level, high-density, Four-way Shuttle Solution at KPI’s headquarters in Belton, Mo. “KPI is proud to partner with Geek+ to offer this exciting solution to our clients as an option for optimized storage and fast order fulfillment,” said Jim Kuecker, chief commercial officer at KPI Integrated Solutions. “KPI’s sole focus is to deliver data-driven warehousing solutions and integrate industry-leading technologies for our clients that boost fulfillment speed and reduce labor dependence.” KPI Integrated Solutions, a portfolio company of a fund managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.86
…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 increase and improve the service offering for our rapidly growing consumer base.” With around 76,100 employees at more than 1,850 locations in over 130 countries, DB…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.76
…lb.) payload capacity. Bosch Rexroth developed the AMR with Geekplus Technology Co. The robot uses Bosch Rexroth's RoKIT Locator software to work in highly dynamic environments without human intervention, said the company. The CE- and ETL-certified robot also features hybrid navigation with simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and QR Codes. In addition, the AMR includes safety features such as 360-degree obstacle detection, anti-collision bumpers, and emergency stop buttons in both the front and rear. Rexroth said AMR experts will be at its AMR and Logistics Week booth to discuss visitors' unique applications. They can also explain how a robot fleet…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.44
…warehouses worldwide, some vendors are actively pursuing new markets. Geekplus Technology Co. last week announced that it has established formal agreements with more than 50 integrators to accelerate its international expansion. “Our network of integrators is an extremely valuable part of our success,” stated Lit Fung, vice president and managing director of international business at Geek+. “We view each robot deployed by our partners as a vote of confidence in our technology. Their extensive experience makes them ideally positioned to deliver large-scale robotics projects to customers and enable Geek+ to accelerate our business growth.” Founded in 2015, Geek+ claimed to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 31.44
Mobile robot maker Geekplus Technology Co. announced this week that it has partnered with software developer and warehouse automation systems integrator Numina Group. It has begun offering Geek+’s robots as part of its goods-to-person systems. Chicago-based Numina Group said it decided to work with Geek+ to maximize picking productivity and profitability at one of its client’s growing sporting goods fulfillment operations. The online sports retailer now benefits from Geek+'s goods-to-person (G2P) technology with a fleet of P800 picking robots to automate picking and put away from 50,000 warehouse storage shelf positions. “We are very pleased to have partnered with The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.41
…warehouses, but there's still plenty of room for growth. Geekplus Technology Co. today announced that it has closed a new $100 million Series E1 funding round and that it is now valued at more than $2 billion. The Beijing-based company said it plans to use the funding to accelerate its global market expansion and continue AMR research and development. “Thanks to the successful implementation of our global business strategy, the transformative value of our products, and the surge of the smart logistics market, Geek+ is well-positioned to further capture the outsized growth opportunities,” stated Yong Zheng, founder and CEO of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.94
Geekplus Technology Co. last week said it has expanded its collaboration with electronic components manufacturer Siemens Switchgear Ltd. in the second phase of a smart manufacturing automation project. The expansion introduces more of Geek+'s goods-to-person picking and materials handling robots to the multi-robot configuration and opens up a further 3,000 sq. m (32,291 sq. ft.) of automated warehousing space. The system has achieved a delivery accuracy rate of 100%, with materials accuracy of over 99.98% in the production line, said the companies. “We are very proud of this end-to-end automation success with Siemens Switchgear,” said Junzhe Yang, vice president of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 23.95
Mobile robot provider Geekplus Technology Co. has continued its European expansion. The company this week opened its regional headquarters at Sci-Tech Daresbury in Cheshire, U.K. In addition, Geek+ has deployed mobile robots at the Madrid distribution center of e-commerce delivery provider Paack Holdings Inc. “The U.K. is home to some of our most exciting projects, including large-scale automated parcel sorting and multi-site goods-to-person robotics deployments,” stated Brian Lee, head of U.K. at Geek+. “Logistics operators here, and retailers in particular, recognize the game-changing value brought by autonomous mobile robots and are eager to upgrade their operations. We are delighted to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.96
…through facilities across the Americas, thanks to corporate partnerships. Geekplus America Inc. today announced that it has 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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.42
Geekplus Technology Co. Ltd., last week announced the beginning of a new partnership with system integrator, Reesink Logistic Solutions. The two companies are entering a non-exclusive cooperation covering the entire Geekplus product range and targeting primarily Northern Europe, with a focus on the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland. Reesink Logistic Solutions (RLS) is the European warehouse automation division of Royal Reesink, a global group of companies headquartered in the Netherlands. Reesink a leading European systems integrator With over 50 years of active presence in the market and over 850 automation projects delivered, RLS claims it is currently one of the strongest…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.69
Mobile robot maker Geekplus Technology Co. this week announced that German third-party logistics provider Bergler Industrieservices is using Geek+’s Picking and Put-away system at its logistics center in Erlensee, Germany. To modernize its picking and put-away processes, Bergler opted for Geek+’s P-800 picking autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and sophisticated warehouse management system (WMS). Bergler said its success is derived from providing top-quality logistics services, including order fulfillment and returns management, for German and international e-commerce customers. It said it offers services such as component assembly, quality control, packaging, and more in addition to handling typical fulfilment tasks. Geek+ AMRs help…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.00
Geekplus Technology Co. this week announced its mobile robots have been successfully deployed at a 13,500 sq. ft. fulfillment center in Croydon, U.K., owned by British online retailer RangePlus Ltd. The Beijing-based company said RangePlus now has the firepower to compete with larger actors in the growing e-commerce sector. The Geek+ goods-to-person solution is running 24/7 in RangePlus's fulfillment center with 243,000 SKUs and handles over 250,000 orders per year. Established in 2014, RangePlus stocks a diverse range of around 4,000 SKUs across toiletries, cosmetics, confectionary, and grocery products. ‘System is paying for itself,’ says RangePlus The new automated storage…