{"id":54878,"date":"2024-03-14T05:48:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T09:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radial.com\/?post_type=insight&#038;p=54878"},"modified":"2024-10-24T04:12:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T08:12:24","slug":"299-robots-to-amplify-the-human-potential","status":"publish","type":"insight","link":"https:\/\/www.radial.com\/eur\/insights\/299-robots-to-amplify-the-human-potential","title":{"rendered":"299 Robots to amplify the human potential"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"interior-page-block-area\">\n\t\n<div class=\"core-paragraph-block\">\n<p>The customer needed a solution that would reduce storage space, shorten turnaround times and increase picking productivity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-paragraph-block\">\n<p>Radial Europe built a 26,000 m2 automated facility in Groningen, and partnered up with warehouse automation specialist&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/dematic\/\">Dematic<\/a>&nbsp;and its partner&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/quicktronrobotics\/\">Quicktron Robotics<\/a>, autonomous mobile robot producer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Quicktron robots for Radial Groningen\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DcytW9QZzWs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"core-heading-block\" data-heading-level=\"2\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-great-partnership\">Great Partnership<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-paragraph-block\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/dematic\/\">Dematic<\/a>&nbsp;is leader in innovative, integrated supply chain automation technologies, software and services. Part of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/kiongroup\/\">KION Group<\/a>&nbsp;since 2016, they partnered with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/radial-europe\/\">Radial Europe<\/a>&nbsp;by enabling an unprecedented automation boost: 299 AMRs, spread across 45 pick and pack stations, to revolutionize automation at Radial&#8217;s logistics center in Groningen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-paragraph-block\">\n<p>&#8220;The key to success lies in a coherent overall concept,&#8221; says&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAAA9ViEB23F2KujsX-4beaG1viZMO-NkbcU\">Francis De Backer<\/a>, Managing Director Dematic NV.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-paragraph-block\">\n<p>&#8220;In view of Radial Europe&#8217;s enormous growth in recent years, there was a need to optimize the warehouse processes. The aim was to increase efficiency in the handling of several million parcels a year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-heading-block\" data-heading-level=\"2\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unprecedented-automation-boost\"><strong>Unprecedented Automation Boost<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-paragraph-block\">\n<p>Driven by huge growth, Radial Europe sought to optimize warehouse processes at its massive 26,000-square-meter Groningen facility. Dematic, a global leader in intralogistics solutions, conducted comprehensive analyses and identified AMRs as the key to achieving Radial Europe&#8217;s efficiency goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t<picture>\r\n<source data-image-size=\"image_block_small\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Radial-Groningen-signage-aspect-ratio-47-30-564x360.jpg, https:\/\/www.radial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Radial-Groningen-signage-aspect-ratio-47-30-1128x720.jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 600px)\" type=\"image\/jpeg\">\r\n<source data-image-size=\"image_block_large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Radial-Groningen-signage-aspect-ratio-47-30-940x600.jpg, https:\/\/www.radial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Radial-Groningen-signage-aspect-ratio-47-30-1880x1200.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpeg\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Radial-Groningen-signage-aspect-ratio-47-30-940x600.jpg\">\r\n<\/picture>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-heading-block\" data-heading-level=\"2\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-collaborative-symphony\"><strong>A Collaborative Symphony<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-paragraph-block\">\n<p>Francis De Backer emphasizes the project&#8217;s unique nature: &#8220;This wasn&#8217;t just about deploying AMRs; it was about designing and implementing a large-scale, integrated goods-to-person system where robots seamlessly collaborate with up to 200 human employees.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-heading-block\" data-heading-level=\"2\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-amr-advantage\">The AMR Advantage<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-paragraph-block\">\n<p>The 299 AMRs handle a variety of tasks within the complex:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-list-block\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transporting pallets from the warehouse entrance to designated zones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivering empty containers to picking stations and transferring filled ones to storage areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-heading-block\" data-heading-level=\"2\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-intelligence-in-motion\"><strong>Intelligence in Motion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-paragraph-block\">\n<p>Dematic&#8217;s advanced software solutions are the brains behind the brawn. These software algorithms autonomously generate orders, map efficient routes, and ensure seamless interaction between AMRs and warehouse infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-heading-block\" data-heading-level=\"2\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-safety-first\"><strong>Safety First<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-paragraph-block\">\n<p>Safety is paramount. Kevin Heath, Director Global Robotics at Dematic, highlights the project&#8217;s robust safety measures: &#8220;We&#8217;ve implemented industry-leading safety protocols specifically designed for this innovative technology.&#8221; Sensors and cameras enable AMRs to detect obstacles and adjust their movements accordingly, fostering a safe work environment for human employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-heading-block\" data-heading-level=\"2\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-human-robot-symbiosis\"><strong>Human-Robot Symbiosis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-paragraph-block\">\n<p>The system capitalizes on the strengths of both humans and machines. AMRs handle repetitive tasks like transporting goods, while human employees focus on value-added activities like quality control and handling special items.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-heading-block\" data-heading-level=\"2\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-future-of-fulfillment\"><strong>The Future of Fulfillment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-paragraph-block\">\n<p>Francis De Backer anticipates a surge in demand for AMR-based solutions: &#8220;The cost-efficiency and ease of implementation compared to traditional conveyor systems make AMRs highly attractive. However, the future lies in hybrid solutions that combine AMRs with the high-throughput capabilities of conveyors.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-heading-block\" data-heading-level=\"2\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mutual-success\"><strong>Mutual Success<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-paragraph-block\">\n<p>Dries De Love, Executive Vice President at Radial Europe, is thrilled with the results: &#8220;This solution translates to increased efficiency, improved customer service, lower costs, and a safer, more ergonomic work environment for our employees. Overall, it&#8217;s a win-win for everyone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"core-paragraph-block\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Radial Europe partnered with Dematic to implement a revolutionary goods-to-person order fulfillment system at their Groningen facility. 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