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Siemens Shanghai facility achieves ‘300 percent’ increased storage with Geek Plus robotic system

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Geek Plus, arguably one of the world’s largest warehouse automation companies, says its robotic system has helped Siemens’ Shanghai facility achieve a storage capacity increase of 300 percent, improved picking efficiency of 150 percent, and increased accuracy to 99.99 percent.

Geek+ has been collaborating with Shanghai Siemens Switchgear for five years. In that time, the company says it has engaged in “continuous innovation”.

Now it says it has successfully built “the world’s first robot-driven intelligent warehouse in the discrete-manufacturing field that covers the full process from receiving and shelving to storage, picking and distribution”. [Read more…] about Siemens Shanghai facility achieves ‘300 percent’ increased storage with Geek Plus robotic system

Arrive AI selects Synoptek as strategic IT partner to power global expansion

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Arrive AI – a pioneering autonomous delivery network anchored by Arrive Points – has selected Synoptek as a strategic IT partner to enable its rapid growth and global ambitions. Synoptek will provide Arrive AI with all the IT solutions it needs to support its business.

With a recent injection of up to $40 million in funding from Streeterville Capital, Arrive AI is entering a critical growth phase. The company is preparing to launch its patented, autonomous delivery platform later this summer and expects to triple its staff size.

Mark Hamm, COO of Arrive AI, says: “Synoptek’s strategic approach, deep expertise, robust tech stack and strong partnerships with Microsoft and ServiceNow made it a clear choice. [Read more…] about Arrive AI selects Synoptek as strategic IT partner to power global expansion

Smarter Storage, Faster Shipping: Automation in the Supply Chain

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In the global economy of 2025, customer expectations for fast, accurate, and affordable deliveries have reached an all-time high.

E-commerce giants and traditional retailers alike are under constant pressure to fulfill orders more quickly and efficiently than ever before.

To meet these demands, businesses are turning to automation to revolutionize their supply chains – from warehouse storage to final delivery.

According to McKinsey, companies that fully embrace supply chain automation can cut operational costs by 15% to 30% and improve delivery times by 20% to 40%. [Read more…] about Smarter Storage, Faster Shipping: Automation in the Supply Chain

ForwardX Robotics partners with Lynx Automation across Benelux region

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ForwardX Robotics, which claims to be Asia’s largest vision-based autonomous mobile robot solution provider, has agreed a strategic partnership with Lynx Automation, headquartered in Belgium, appointing the company as its official distributor for Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg (Benelux).

This new partnership further strengthens ForwardX’s growing footprint in Europe and supports its mission to provide flexible, intelligent automation to a global audience.

Through this collaboration, businesses across the Benelux region will gain local access to ForwardX’s industry-leading AMR solutions. [Read more…] about ForwardX Robotics partners with Lynx Automation across Benelux region

Libiao robotic solution ‘optimizes high-end third-party logistics company’

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A compact and agile AirRob automated storage system by Libiao Robotics has been installed in the Shanghai warehouse of a specialist lean supply chain management service company.

Founded in 2001, Shanghai Shine-Link International Logistics (SLC) services the specific storage and distribution needs of precision-driven, high-end industrials, from medical devices to advanced electronics, and chemical reagents to mechanical parts.

It offers a wide range of services, including supply chain management, international transportation, and various value-added activities. [Read more…] about Libiao robotic solution ‘optimizes high-end third-party logistics company’