Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 40.04
July 18, 2023
acca international Co. and Exotec Nihon Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Exotec SAS, announced that they have entered into a partnership agreement for the implementation and operation of the Skypod system. Exotec’s Skypod System is an automated goods-to-person solution that uses robots moving goods between high-density storage and ergonomic stations. The system significantly shortens fulfillment times by automating highly manual tasks like walking and lifting heavy objects. acca international, and Exotec will collaborate to deliver a solution that meets PAL’s warehousing and shipping needs. acca international will provide fulfillment services to a warehouse that has adopted the Skypod system,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.82
September 16, 2021
…or AHS, to implement the Skypod robotic system from Exotec Solutions SAS at its site in Nashville, Tenn. The companies said the automation will enable GEODIS to optimize its e-commerce fulfillment process for its direct-to-consumer customers. “eLogistics is an important strategic initiative for our company, and collaborating with our long-term partners at AHS in new technology with Exotec will be winning formula for our exciting new product,” said Eric Douglas, executive vice president of technology and engineering at GEODIS in Americas. “By implementing the Exotec Skypod System into our GEODIS eLogistics site, we can enable an even faster shipping experience…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.19
May 25, 2023
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 34.32
December 20, 2022
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,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.63
August 13, 2023
The term “elegance” appears frequently on Exotec's website, and you might just dismiss it as another tagline in the vast sea of content marketing. However, for the company, this is not just a marketing phrase; it is also a design philosophy. The approach started with the idea of mathematical elegance. That is, finding solutions and proofs that are surprisingly simple yet insightful. There are plenty of definitions of mathematical elegance out there, but the key tenets typically include: Simplicity: An elegant mathematical proof or solution tends to be simple, cutting straight to the heart of the problem without unnecessary steps…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.27
January 19, 2023
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.08
January 17, 2022
…providers are busy scaling up to meet that demand. Exotec Solutions today announced $335 million in Series D funding, bringing its valuation to $2 billion. The Lille, France-based company said it plans to use the funding for large deployments worldwide and to hire 500 engineers by 2025 to accelerate development of its technology. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to inventory delays and port congestion, and industry analysts expect these challenges to increase in frequency and severity, noted Exotec, which has opened a U.S. office in Atlanta. Supply chain disruptions have increased by 67% year over year, according to a recent…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 29.23
June 16, 2023
ATLANTA—Exotec SAS yesterday announced at its ExoDay event that it has been recognized as the “Overall Robotics Company of the Year” in the annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards program. Exotec builds high-density warehouse automation and has been expanding in North America. “Exotec is revolutionizing the way warehouses operate for the benefit of the entire field—from the people working on the warehouse floors to those awaiting their orders at home,” said Bryan Vaughn, managing director of the SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards, in a press release. “They demonstrate a strong innovation culture, unique product approach, and commitment to delivering results,” he added. “We're thrilled…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.50
November 21, 2022
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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 18.28
October 31, 2022
…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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.84
January 05, 2022
…people. AHS has worked with suppliers including Caja Robotics, Exotec Solutions, Mobile Industrial Robots, and Waypoint Robotics (now part of Locus Robotics). Robot suppliers and integrators join forces with Hy-Tek Hy-Tek Holdings is a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital LP (DPC). DPC is a family office and private investment firm, pursuing controlling investments in companies operating in the general industrial and business services sectors. DPC targets companies with enterprise values of up to $1 billion. Columbus, Ohio-based Hy-Tek said it serves clients in markets including e-commerce, third-party logistics (3PL), and parcel. The company claimed that it is “the premier…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.15
October 10, 2021
…storage locations. High-speed and high-density storage are characteristic. The Exotec Skypod system from Exotec Solutions and systems integrator Advanced Handling Systems combines a shuttle storage system with mobile robots. The robots pick up items and deliver them to the storage system for putaway. The process reverses itself for picking and delivery to order fulfillment. Sure Sort from OPEX is a proprietary small-item sorting system that receives items from a conveyor delivery system. A robotic item sorter directs each item to a designated sortation location. There they can be moved either to a storage location like the OPEX Perfect Pick or…
