Aug 13, 2026 This case study presents findings from a pilot project conducted by the Evangelische Heimstiftung, one of Germany’s largest non-profit care providers. The project explored the real-world use of the social robot Navel in two residential care facilities, focusing on acceptance, everyday applicability, perceived benefits, and limitations from the perspectives of residents and staff members.
Mar 16, 2026 SolarEdge e-Mobility, a supplier of power electronics, batteries, and electric traction systems for automotive OEMs, offers integrated electric mobility solutions for electric and hybrid vehicles. Their production facility in Umbertide (PG) houses an R&D team comprising over 60 engineers and technicians. They also maintain a presence in Terni, focused on Telematics, and in Germany, centered on e-Propulsion.
Feb 23, 2026 Rigdon, a tyre reconditioning company based in Günzburg (Germany), was facing major challenges in its internal logistics. As a medium-sized company that transports a large volume of tyres between various production stations and the warehouse on a daily basis, Rigdon needed a solution that offered both efficiency and flexibility.
Feb 10, 2026 A necessary part of any manufacturing process is moving components from A to B. One of the leading shower enclosure manufacturers in Europe shifted this work from employees to a fleet of ANT driven AGVs. While previously employees would walk 20 km every day to bring components to their workstations, this labor is now completed automatically, freeing up employees for more value-added (and interesting) tasks.
Dec 11, 2025 Rohlik, the leading online grocer in the Czech Republic and one of the largest online grocers in Europe, has automated order picking in its Prague fulfillment center using Brightpick.
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