Albert Eger, a manufacturer of paper tubes and winding cores, has implemented the FTS Leo flow from Bito-Lagertechnik to enhance and digitize its manufacturing processes. This initiative aims to optimize production efficiency within a compact space, reflecting the company's commitment to modernizing its operations. The integration of this automated guided vehicle system is expected to streamline workflows and improve overall productivity in the production area.
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Da Shiang Automation Industrial Co. Ltd. 達詳自動化工業股份有限公司
Taiwan
Taiwan-based robotic system integrator founded 2013; 1,000+ robot projects in automotive, aerospace, and metal manufacturing.
Janome Industrial Equipment Europe GmbH
Germany
German sales subsidiary of Janome Industrial Equipment (Japan), distributing servo presses and desktop/Cartesian robots in Europe since 1984.
Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) 工業技術研究院
Taiwan
Taiwan's leading government-backed applied R&D institute driving industrial and robotics innovation.
Total Logistics System Co., Ltd.
Japan
Japan-based logistics company providing fulfillment, shipping, transportation, and logistics processing services with a nationwide distribution network.
Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Automated Logistics company
United States
US material handling systems integrator founded in 1952, delivering warehouse automation, AGVs, AMRs, conveyors, and Exacta supply chain software.
E-COBOT
France
French AMR manufacturer and system integrator offering the HUSKY robot range and MyCobot fleet management software.
The Mobile Robot Company
Denmark
Danish startup founded by ex-MiR and Geekplus veterans, won a 2026 IFOY AWARD for its J1600 self-driving pallet jack.
AMR Integration
United States
U.S. autonomous mobile robot integrator delivering turn-key AMR deployments using MiR, AGILOX and Universal Robots platforms.
Robot Center
United Kingdom
UK-based collaborative and service robotics provider supplying AMRs, cobots, and inspection robots to public and private sector organizations.
IT+Robotics (IT)
Italy
IT+Robotics develops 3D machine vision systems for industrial robotics including EyeT+ random bin-picking, adaptive machining path generation and automated 3D completeness inspection for production quality control.
Magellium (FR)
France
French software and data analytics company specializing in satellite image processing, remote sensing, and geospatial intelligence. Serves space, defense, and environmental monitoring sectors. Website unavailable at scrape time.
Ortelio Ltd
United Kingdom
Ortelio Ltd is a UK cloud robotics research company founded in 2011 that develops AI platforms giving robots intelligence for service and healthcare tasks.
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