- In July 2024, Bastian Solutions, LLC, inaugurated its new manufacturing and corporate campus in Noblesville, Indiana. This strategically located, consolidated facility is expected to enhance the company’s operational efficiency and production capacity, strengthening its competitive position in the automated guided vehicle market and supporting the growing demand for advanced automation solutions across key industries
- In June 2023, Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas and Jungheinrich expand their partnership, forming Rocrich AGV Solutions in North America. This collaboration leverages the combined expertise of Jungheinrich and Rocla to offer a comprehensive range of AGVs and automated forklifts, catering to diverse customer needs from standard to specialized applications
- In August 2022, Swissport initiates a pilot program at Frankfurt Airport, deploying unmanned Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for unit load devices in its new cargo center. This move aims to enhance efficiency by replacing manual cargo transport, showcasing Swissport's commitment to innovative cargo logistics and handling solutions
- In March 2022, Third Wave Automation (TWA) and CLARK Material Handling Company announce a partnership, revealing plans for the "TWA Reach," an automated reach truck set for release in spring 2023. The collaboration integrates TWA's automation technology and intelligent fleet management capabilities with CLARK's NPX reach truck, offering advanced autonomous materials handling solutions
- In March 2022, KNAPP and Covariant strengthen their collaboration to develop AI-powered robot solutions further. Focused on enhancing warehouse efficiency, their joint efforts center around KNAPP's Pick-it-Easy Robot, known for its versatility in handling diverse items. This partnership aims to expand market presence and advance AI robotics in logistics
