Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 49.05
Decathlon SA and Geekplus Technology Co. this week announced that they have successfully deployed hundreds of mobile robots in three European distribution centers. The companies said the modernization and automation of the warehouses builds on their successful partnership in Asia. “The past two years represent a turning point in how people engage with e-commerce, and we have to provide service of the highest quality,” said Sébastien Alcasena, logistics transformation manager at Decathlon. “In Geek+, we have found a great partner with a flexible and scalable robot-based solution to meet our customers' expectations. We look forward to continuing our logistics transformation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 48.81
Decathlon SA and PAL Robotics yesterday announced that they have launched a global partnership. The sporting goods retailer had already rolled out PAL Robotics’ StockBot inventory tracking and data collection system across its stores in multiple countries. StockBot has improved in-store operations and efficiencies, freeing teammates to dedicate more time to improving the customer experience and product availability rates, said the companies. “At PAL Robotics, we are delighted to be working with Decathlon, a long-established global retailer, to help them improve their inventory tracking and operations so they can focus more on customer experience,” stated Dr. Jordi Pagès, head of…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 45.58
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 20.92
…pilots and successful implementations with customers and partners, including Decathlon, Siemens Gas & Power, Siemens Mobility, HP and Materialise. The Siemens AM Network provides an advanced cloud-based solution to foster collaboration and process orchestration between engineers, procurement and suppliers of 3D printed parts. The Siemens Additive Manufacturing Network was to be featured at Formnext 2019 in Frankfurt, Germany. Siemens’ AM Network is designed for enterprises, suppliers and partners that are looking to accelerate the adoption of AM for industrial processes and applications. It digitalizes the order-to-delivery process by aligning the engineering and commercial processes for high-quality AM functional prototypes and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 20.91
…mask already available on the market (Easybreath mask by Decathlon). “Isinnova has decided,” Cevolini adds, “to urgently patent the link valve (Charlotte Valve), to prevent any speculation on the price of the component. They clarify that the patent will remain free to use, because it is in their intention that all hospitals in need could use it if necessary.” It should be noted that neither the mask nor the link are certified and their use is subject to a situation of mandatory need. Usage by the patient is subjected to the acceptance of use of an uncertified biomedical device, by…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.82
…mark is Exotec’s Skypod system. Brands like Gap Inc., Decathlon and UNIQLO have invested in the Skypod system to help weather challenging business fluctuations. “Reaching the milestone of $1 billion in systems sold globally shows that our approach to warehouse automation is differentiated and strongly resonates with our customers,” said Romain Moulin, CEO and co-founder at Exotec. “We are reinventing an industry that has historically relied on legacy automation that is static to business fluctuations, hard to maintain and expensive to integrate. Our continued growth is proof that flexibility and reliable performance are paramount for supply chain leaders everywhere.” Some…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.18
…Diego) have experienced great success with the printer. “At Decathlon, we’re proud to design and produce innovative sporting goods for our customers globally in order to make sports accessible,” said Julien Guillen, AM leader, Decathlon. “By incorporating the Figure 4 Modular into our design and development cycle, we have the potential for much higher productivity with a wider variety of material choices. For example, using an existing desktop SLA solution, it would take 29 hours to produce our tensile test for material validation. With the Figure 4 Modular using the Figure 4 TOUGH-GRY 10 material, we were able to print…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.67
…of some of the world's best-known brands such as Decathlon, Nike, Circle K, Walmart, and ASDA. The company claimed that it has the largest share of the global autonomous mobile robot (AMR) market with operations in 30 countries. Geek+ plans to continue to strengthen its regional capabilities by teaming up with local as well as global integrators. Building upon its goods-to-person picking robot, Geek+ now offers a wide range of hardware systems. It said its product line includes the award-winning, bin-to-person RoboShuttle, as well as sorting, materials handling, and lifting robots. “We are not just an AMR provider, but [also]…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.35
…in new markets, including 2,000 robots in North America. Decathlon, which claims to be the largest sporting goods retailer in the world, recently deployed the Skypod system in its Montreal fulfillment center following successful deployments in Europe. “Exotec warehouse robotics have transformed our logistics operations in multiple markets around the world, most recently in our Montreal fulfillment center,” said Richard Tremblay, logistics manager at Decathlon Canada. “We value the unique combination of speed, performance, and flexibility that allows us to provide leading service to our customers. We look forward to a long-term partnership with Exotec.” “We've sold robots to customers…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.05
…drive operational efficiency, add resiliency, and improve working conditions for warehouse operators. More than 30 industry-leading brands including Carrefour, Decathlon, Gap, and Uniqlo trust Exotec to improve their operations and profitably navigate rapid shifts in business models and customer expectations, it said.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 14.41
…automotive,” said Yap. “We support global brands such as Decathlon to replicate their successful smart warehouses with Geek+ AMRs around the world, including three automated warehouses in Asia. With our experienced team and technologies advantages, we aim to lead ASEAN countries to a logistics revolution.” Geek+ focuses on product development The opening follows the recent launch of Geek+'s Singapore innovation center, a facility dedicated to research and development for the international logistics market. At the innovation center, engineers and technicians have the tools to do simulations and tests, develop customized robots, and improve its algorithms. The company said the facility…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 12.67
…HP’s Summit featured discussions with executives from Additive Integrity, Decathlon, Forecast3D, IDC, Nissan, SOLIZE Products, the World Economic Forum and more. Surveying thousands of manufacturing executives across the globe, HP’s Digital Manufacturing Trend Report finds that companies are investing in advanced 3D printing solutions that provide the agility, speed and flexibility necessary. A key insight from the global manufacturing industry is that regardless of sector or location, companies are looking to 3D printing to strengthen their supply chains, become more agile, and create more product development and manufacturing strategies. This is underscored by a rising investment in 3D printing, support…