Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 47.85
July 28, 2024
Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, announced the opening of its Seoul Demo Center, a showroom displaying the company’s Skypod system near Seoul, South Korea. The facility is the company’s second in Asia and will allow visitors to experience its advanced warehouse automation offerings and connect with staff. Seoul demo center details This facility will showcase all standard elements of the Skypod system, including Skypod robots, modular storage racks and picking stations. Visitors will be able to observe system operations in real time as vertically climbing Skypod robots move goods between high-density storage and ergonomic picking stations. Additionally, visitors can…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.21
May 22, 2024
Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, recently announced that First Supply, the largest Wisconsin-based wholesaler of HVAC, builder, plumbing, lighting, waterworks, industrial PVF, pump, well and septic supplies, has partnered with Exotec to install warehouse robotics at its new 308,000-square-foot distribution center in Western Wisconsin. Exotec, which announced $1 billion in systems sold at MODEX 2024, adds another organization to its partnership list. First Supply implemented new supply chain options First Supply, according to a news release, was challenged with changing its operating model to reimagine the possibilities of its supply chain. This included finding an offering to manage a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 48.73
March 12, 2024
Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, announced at MODEX 2024 that it has sold over $1 billion in systems globally, eclipsing the mark in under a decade. This achievement, according to the company, illustrates the adoption of the Exotec technology since its founding in 2015 as it continually expands its headcount, reinvests into new offerings and reaches new markets across the world. Milestone led by adoption of Skypod system Leading the way to the $1 billion 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.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 52.01
January 30, 2024
Warehouse robotics integrator Exotec recently announced the installation of its Skypod system at Lane Automotive’s Watervliet, MI facility. Robotics integrator Conveyco also provided integration services. The system has been fully operational since December 19, 2023. Lane Automotive, an aftermarket racing and high-performance automotive parts company, implemented the Skypod system to automate distribution operations. The company stocks over 100,000 automotive parts in its southwest Michigan facility. Lane Automotive regularly fulfills time-sensitive customer orders, many of which require expedited picking and shipping just ahead of special events and competition weekends. “The seasonal nature of our business generally sees its peaks between March…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 41.96
October 09, 2023
Exotec SAS last week said it has reached the business milestone of more than 100 customer sites around the world. The Croix, France-based company said it is increasing its global headcount by 80% year over year. “Reaching more than 100 customer sites signals an important milestone for our business and the momentum of the warehouse robotics category,” stated Romain Moulin, co-founder and CEO of Exotec. “Leading brands trust Exotec not only to improve operational efficiency and augment their human workforces in the warehouse, but [also to] use it as a driving force to reinvent their entire supply chains.” Exotec said…
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 40.33
August 03, 2023
…automated, mobile robots and automated storage are spreading worldwide. Exotec SAS today announced deals with integrators A1 Sorter and POSCO DX Co. to expand into the Eastern European and South Korean markets, respectively. Founded in France in 2015, Exotec said it combines hardware and software to build flexible systems to improve operational efficiency, resilience, and working conditions for warehouse operators. The Atlanta-based company's Skypod system uses mobile robots to move goods between high-density storage racks and ergonomic picking stations. Skypod can increase warehouse throughput up to fivefold with two-minute or less response times for all SKUs, claimed Exotec. The goods-to-person…
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 55.49
June 30, 2023
Exotec has opened the Tokyo Demo Center, a dedicated urban showroom in Shin-Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo, to permanently display the company’s robotic solutions. The facility will feature all of the standard elements of the Skypod System including the Skypod robots, modular storage racks, and picking stations. In addition to the standard modules, Exotec will also exhibit the Skypicker, the company’s robotic arm that picks goods carried by Skypod robots and places them into fulfillment containers. The demo center will include a 360° “Immersive Space” and a “Service Center Area” to reproduce a typical warehouse environment where the system would be installed,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.18
June 26, 2023
…from Boston Dynamics, and a storage and retrieval system Exotec dedicated to returns. The key to innovation success is identifying quickly whether a technology can be integrated into the flow, said Kuntz. At this point, a warehouse execution system from Vargo makes that possible in Gallatin. Or as Swisslog's Beringer pointed out, the challenge is to integrate each robot successfully so it performs well not only on its own, but as an integrated member of an automated handling system that fills orders accurately and on time. Physical and digital connections Fortunately, a range of suppliers is in hot pursuit of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 43.60
June 21, 2023
…for partners and customers last week, warehouse automation provider Exotec announced that it had selected Hy-Tek Intralogistics as the winner of the Exotec Global Integrator of the Year Award for 2023. The company said the award recognizes integrators “that embody Exotec's core principles by continuously offering superior customer service and maintaining an unwavering commitment to excellence.” “We are thrilled to have been announced Exotec's Global Integrator of the Year for 2023,” said Zac Boehm, vice president of robotic solutions for Hy-Tek Intralogistics. “We have enjoyed a long and successful partnership with them throughout their launch and growth in North America…
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…
