BACKGROUND
Combining leading industry 4.0 technologies with AGV logistic solutions.
Applied Integration is a leading industry 4.0 logistics technology integrator and mission critical controls developer in the UK. As a robotic and automation solutions providers, it continually monitors the market for best- in-class technologies that will deliver the most efficient and cost-effective operations for its customers. This led to a new partnership with K.Hartwall, a major AGV provider offering smart logistic solutions for the retail, parcel and automotive industries.
K.Hartwall, who has 90 years of design and innovation experience, has a deep understanding of operational needs, a history of successful deployment of process improving transportation technologies and A-MATE®, an exceptionally engineered, agile omni-directional autonomous pallet/stillage/cage transport.
APPROACH
Under the strategic partnership, Applied Integration acts as a UK reseller and expert technology integrator for K.Hartwall’s A-MATE® mobile robot. The A-MATE® is a fully electric mobile robot for pallet movement and has free navigation, 360° safety, pallet detection and omnidrive for movement in any direction.
Customers will benefit from Applied Integration’s industry process knowledge, rigorous development processes, technology expertise and more than 20 years’ experience in supplying and maintaining safety and mission critical process solutions, combined with world class leading AGV technology from K.Hartwall.
Logistics is entering a transformative phase in which the speed of innovation will increase and handling volumes will grow rapidly. Key industry trends such as robotics and automation, prediction enabled through IoT and data analytics and increased demand for sustainable solutions will shape the way forward for logistics in all industries.
OUTCOME
- The partnership is part of Applied Integration’s strategy of combining proven rigorous systems engineering expertise with carefully selected best in class automation technologies.
- Customers can manage the Industry 4.0 digital transformation, while ensuring minimal disruption, optimised ROI, future-proofed investments and development of world class logistics and processes.
- Applied Integration will work closely with K.Hartwall to further develop its already exceptional AGV’s.
“It’s critical that we source solutions that are adaptable, robust and reliable for day-to-day operations without the need for major infrastructure change. Our partnership with K.Hartwall, the combined skillsets and the consequent technologies will help deliver significant operational benefits to our customers in terms of throughput gains and cost/time reduction even in challenging cases where transportation/movement space is limited.”
Peter Moore, Business Development Manager
Applied Integration
“We are very excited about the cooperation with Applied Integration. Together we can offer our UK customers a unique combination of globally leading products including our pallet mobile robot A-MATE® and a world class installation and support service with Applied Integration.”
Eero Heinonen, Executive Vice President
K.Hartwall
