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Associated Press
3 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Element Logic partners with Purdue University to add AutoStore to their Smart Lab
Element Logic will install an AutoStore system to act as a 'mock warehouse' within Purdue's Campus — home to a cutting-edge Smart Factory. 'Through Element Logic's integration, students now have real-time access to cutting-edge robotics and software that orchestrate order fulfillment with speed and precision.'— Parth Joshi, CPO at AutoStore MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 / / -- Element Logic is proud to announce the implementation of an AutoStore system, summer 2025, at Purdue Polytechnic School of Engineering Technology's campus in West Lafayette, Ind. Element Logic will install an AutoStore system to act as a 'mock warehouse' within Purdue's Campus — home to a cutting-edge Smart Factory. This is an important piece of Purdue University's commitment to driving innovation in automation and shaping the future of engineering education 'This collaboration with Element Logic will allow our students to interact directly with cutting-edge automation, gaining the skills and insights that will set them apart from day one in the workforce,' Daniel Castro, Dean of the Purdue Polytechnic, said. The Smart Learning Factory is designed to provide hands-on experience and immersive learning to prepare the next generation of engineers for a highly competitive and technically demanding marketplace. Acting as a microcosm of modern industry, the facility integrates advanced technologies such as IoT-connected devices, AI-driven optimization, and cybersecurity tools—mirroring the digital and physical systems students will encounter in real-world smart manufacturing environments. 'At Purdue Polytechnic, we are committed to giving students access to the most advanced technologies shaping today's industries,' Castro added. 'The integration of AutoStore into our Smart Factory reflects our hands-on, real-world approach to education.' The Smart Factory at Purdue brings together a fully integrated, flexible manufacturing environment—featuring several production machines, assembly lines, and now a highly efficient AutoStore system that will serve as the factory's dedicated warehouse solution. 'Integrating a top-tier, industrial-grade AS/RS in a compact educational facility is a challenging goal,' said Steve Musick, Smart Manufacturing Engineer for the Smart Learning Factory. 'AutoStore's leading-edge technology and proven scalability made it an ideal choice for our performance, space, and instructional requirements. Robert and the Element Logic team engaged with us immediately and were equally excited to turn this goal into a reality. Their global expertise in logistics and AutoStore integration makes them an invaluable partner for this deployment and for future endeavors.' 'Purdue's Smart Factory is already recognized as the nation's largest, most comprehensive smart-manufacturing learning ecosystem, and we're proud that a fully functioning AutoStore grid will now serve as its warehouse 'heart',' Robert Humphry, Executive Vice President at Element Logic, said. 'By giving students live access to the same cube-storage automation trusted by leading global retailers, we're turning classroom concepts into hands-on data, KPIs, and real-time problem solving.' With access to the densest ASRS technology, Purdue University's students, faculty, and guests will be able to test and understand —first-hand — real-time capabilities of automation. 'Seeing our AutoStore system serve as the core warehouse solution within Purdue's Smart Factory is a great example of how automation can bring theory into practice.' Parth Joshi, CPO at AutoStore, said. 'Through Element Logic's integration, students now have real-time access to cutting-edge robotics and software that orchestrate order fulfillment with speed and precision. 'It's vital that tomorrow's engineers are exposed to world-class technologies like AutoStore early in their careers — this not only strengthens their practical skills,but also inspires them to explore how intelligent automation and data-driven systems can transform the way we design and operate future technologies,' Joshi added. 'This installation not only supports Purdue's forward-thinking approach to education but also reflects our commitment to empowering the next generation to move things forward.' This hands-on access allows students to experience how cutting-edge automation technologies integrate into modern manufacturing environments—offering insights into efficiency, scalability, and sustainable operations. 'This system and the Smart Lab enable future engineers to experiment and develop skills they'll use on day one in the industry,' Humphry added. 'Element Logic couldn't ask for a better partner than Purdue University in preparing future generations to reimagine how goods move through tomorrow's supply chains.' The AutoStore solution from Element Logic will operate as a fully functional component of the Smart Factory's logistics and materials management workflow. About Purdue University Purdue University is a public research university leading with excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities in the United States, Purdue discovers, disseminates and deploys knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 107,000 students study at Purdue across multiple campuses, locations and modalities, including more than 58,000 at the main campus in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue's main campus has frozen tuition 14 years in a row. About Element Logic Element Logic is a technology company that optimizes warehouses for customers to gain a competitive edge. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Norway. It operates worldwide and is the world's first and largest AutoStore partner. Element Logic offers its customers automated robotic solutions, software, and consulting services. Gina Rotermund Element Logic email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Dematic Enhances Scentsy Fulfillment Center With AutoStore(TM) and Warehouse Execution Software
ATLANTA, GEORGIA / ACCESS Newswire / June 3, 2025 / Dematic, a global leader in supply chain automation, recently partnered with Scentsy, an international fragrance company, to transform its facility in Meridian, Idaho. The newly implemented advanced automation system provides improved efficiency, increased picking capacity, and faster order fulfillment. Scentsy's 160,000-square-foot facility features Dematic Warehouse Execution System (WES) software with an AutoStore system (with 20,800 product bins, 100 R5 robots, 16 carousel picking ports, and two conveyor ports) and a pick-to-cart system. The operation performs automated piece picking for e-commerce order fulfillment and allows Scentsy to increase picking capacity to 450 units per hour, nearly a 50% improvement from the 300 units per hour from its previous manual pick line. 'Like our customers, we continuously evolve and adapt. To remain at the forefront and exceed expectations, we transformed our approach so we could ship products faster, more accurately, and with better inventory visibility,' says Paul Klassen, Scentsy chief operating officer. 'Dematic has been a trusted partner throughout this journey, working with us to provide a solution, not just another system. Their expertise helped us embrace automation, enhance efficiency, and better prepare for the future.' Scentsy's inventory continues to grow from frequent new product launches and stocking of discontinued scents. The Dematic solution maximizes storage space, maintains consistent processing speeds, and adapts quickly to fluctuations in demand. Customers receive accurate on-time orders, even during peak periods or new product launches. The solution helps conserve natural resources by reducing paper waste as employees access order information digitally instead of using printed tickets. Additionally, the efficient storage and retrieval process of the AutoStore system minimizes energy use, supporting broader eco-friendly best practices.. 'The trust Scentsy has in Dematic underscores our dedication to providing innovative, scalable solutions that drive business growth,' says Mike Oren, Dematic senior vice president of sales for the Americas region. 'This partnership is a powerful example of how technology can transform operations and create exceptional customer experiences.' For more information about Dematic, visit or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X. About Dematic Dematic is a global leader in supply chain automation solutions featuring advanced technologies and software empowering the future of commerce for its customers in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. With research and development engineering centers, manufacturing facilities, and service centers located in more than 26 countries, the Dematic global network of approximately 10,000 employees has integrated and supported automation solutions for many of the world's leading brands. Headquartered in Atlanta, Dematic is a member of KION Group, one of the world's leading suppliers of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions. About Scentsy In 2004, Scentsy Executive Co-Chairs Heidi and Orville Thompson took a simple, safe concept and turned it into an award-winning international fragrance company, providing a family-friendly business opportunity to hundreds of thousands of Independent Scentsy Consultants around the world who share their Scentsy-product passion via home and virtual selling. Scentsy operates in 15 countries and loves to connect individuals to their memories - and each other - through richly scented wickless candles, wax warmers, diffusers, oils, home, and body products. As a community of contributors with a deep commitment to contributing more than we take, Scentsy has donated over $19 million to global and local nonprofit organizations focusing on children, families, and communities. To learn more about how we 'Warm the Heart, Enliven the Senses and Inspire the Soul' through fragrance, visit and follow us worldwide on social media: Disclaimer This release and the information contained herein are for information purposes only and do not constitute a prospectus or an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction. This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Future results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, for example, changes in business, economic, and competitive conditions, regulatory reforms, results of technical studies, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, uncertainties in litigation or investigative proceedings, and the availability of financing. We do not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release. Contact InformationMandi Baronas Senior Manager, Communications, Americas, Dematic SOURCE: Dematic press release
CTV News
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Stellantis invests $388 million in Metro Detroit Megahub to enhance service
Stellantis has confirmed it will invest $388 million for a new Metro Detroit Megahub location in Van Buren Township, Mich. The company said this is to further advance efficiency and sustainability of its Mopar service parts distribution network. The new facility is expected to open in 2027. 'Our customers count on us to deliver the right part, at the right time, every time,' said Darren Bradshaw, senior vice president and head of Mopar North America. 'With the Metro Detroit Megahub, we're building a faster, smarter, and more reliable parts distribution network that puts their needs first. This investment reflects our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, while also creating a modern, high-tech workplace for employees. A feature of the Megahub will be AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system. It uses robots that navigate tracks above storage bins, grabbing parts and delivering them as they are needed. AutoStore will help speed up the process in the facility, while maximizing storage and giving more accurate delivery times for customers and dealers. Stellantis recently sold its Michigan parts distribution centre in Center Line and Marysville, and one in Milwaukee, Wis. Operations will continue under a sale-leaseback agreement, giving service until the Metro Detroit Megahub and Warren Sherwood e-coat upfitting facility are finished. Staff from the Center Line, Warren, Warren Sherwood, and Milwaukee parts distribution centres will be part of the Megahub's workforce.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Stellantis opens automated parts distribution center in New York's Hudson Valley
This story was originally published on Automotive Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Automotive Dive newsletter. Stellantis has opened a new Mopar parts distribution facility in the Hudson Valley's East Fishkill, New York, a move the company said will enhance its services across the Northeast, according to an April 24 press release. The new facility, which covers more than 500,000 square feet, has more than 46,000 unique parts in stock. Stellantis invested $64 million to open the center, which has capacity to fulfill more than 2 million shipments each year, per the release. Darren Bradshaw, Mopar SVP for North America, said the center boosts the company's supply chain, 'accelerating delivery times and reinforcing our commitment to dealer and customer satisfaction,' per his statement in the release. Mopar is Stellantis' parts and accessories arm, supplying replacement and custom parts to Stellantis dealerships as well as aftermarket customers. The facility is one of 21 parts distribution centers Stellantis operates across the country. However, it is the first in the U.S. to use 'AutoStore' technology, which automates parts storage and retrieval. The system is composed of 40 robots that retrieve parts from more than 70,000 bins and deliver them to be processed for shipment by staff. AutoStore, a Norway-based company, claims that its system 'quadrupl[es] capacity' for warehouses, according to the company website. The new East Fishkill facility is the result of a merger between the former Mopar parts centers in Tappan, New York; and Boston, due in part to the AutoStore system enabling a smaller warehouse footprint. 'This state-of-the-art automation significantly enhances parts order completion speed, accuracy and dependability while minimizing the warehouse footprint needed for inventory storage,' the press release said of AutoStore. Roughly 100 workers will staff the East Fishkill parts distribution center. Recommended Reading Tariffs see Stellantis ditch financial forecast as Q1 revenues slide Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
AutoStore Surpasses 1,100 Installations in EMEA, Appoints Frode S. Robberstad as President to Lead New Phase of Regional Growth
NEDRE VATS, Norway, May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AutoStore™, the global technology company driving innovation in order fulfillment, today announced it has surpassed 1,100 installations across the EMEA region and introduced a new regional operating model to support continued growth and strengthen the customer and partner experience. "Every AutoStore system is more than a warehouse upgrade, it's a high-throughput advantage. Passing this milestone in EMEA shows that fulfillment is not just a back-end operation anymore. It's a front-line advantage. Our customers are using AutoStore to stay ahead, no matter how fast demand moves," said Keith White, Chief Commercial Officer at AutoStore. Fulfillment at EMEA Scale AutoStore continues to gain strong momentum across EMEA, where the demand for high-performance automation remains consistently strong. The region now boasts 931 active systems across 35 countries, serving industries such as retail, e-commerce, healthcare, and manufacturing - with an additional 172 systems pending installation. In recent years alone, EMEA has added 322 new systems, a reflection of ongoing investment in scalable, future-ready automation built for high-throughput environments. Today, EMEA operations are powered by: 34,301 robots 33.7 million bins 8,659 ports With average bin retrieval times of just 27 seconds and urgent order fulfillment in less than 4 minutes, AutoStore helps businesses across EMEA streamline operations, reduce warehouse footprint, and improve workplace conditions — all while delivering reliable, high-speed performance. New Leadership for a New Chapter To lead this next phase in the region, Frode S. Robberstad has been appointed President of EMEA. Robberstad has been with AutoStore since the very beginning and was the first person to operate an AutoStore system in a live environment back in 2002. Since 2017, he has played a key role in building AutoStore's partner network and commercial footprint across the region. This year also marks 20 years since the world's first AutoStore system went live — powered by Element Logic. That early collaboration laid the groundwork for a new era of warehouse automation, built on modularity, efficiency, and long-term value. "From the very beginning, we saw the groundbreaking potential of AutoStore's technology. Two decades later, it remains one of the most innovative and reliable automation solutions on the market — and continues to set the standard for performance and adaptability," said Eir Bjørkly, Chief Executive Officer EMEA at Element Logic. "AutoStore has always been about solving meaningful challenges through smart, scalable automation — and we're just getting started. This new chapter is about speed, proximity, and accountability. By aligning teams under a shared mission and putting decision-making closer to the market, we're strengthening our ability to grow with our partners and support customers in an even more impactful way," said Robberstad. Looking Ahead: A Regionally Empowered Operating Model Effective May 1, 2025, the EMEA commercial organization now unites Partner Sales, Solution Consulting, Business Development, Consulting Sales, Customer Success, Regional Marketing Execution, and Technical Account Management under one regional leadership team. This structure gives AutoStore the agility to respond quickly, collaborate deeply, and deliver a seamless experience across the full customer journey. By bringing together the collective expertise of AutoStore and our partners—drawn from working with over 1,200 customers across 1,650 sites worldwide—we're better equipped to solve complex challenges, accelerate automation efforts, and drive measurable ROI. This milestone reflects the shared success of our entire partner ecosystem — past and present — who continue to help customers scale smarter, faster, and with lasting impact. The AutoStore system is built to last — a key aspect of our sustainability approach. Many of the earliest systems deployed in EMEA are still running at peak performance today, proving that high-throughput automation can deliver value not just instantly, but over decades. At the core of this transformation is the AutoStore community — a global network of customers, integration partners, employees, and technology collaborators. By empowering teams locally and listening closely to our ecosystem, AutoStore is creating the foundation for a new phase of regional growth, built on stronger relationships, faster execution, and shared success. AutoStore – moving things forward. For more information on AutoStore's latest technology, visit About AutoStore AutoStore™ holds a simple yet powerful vision: to store and move things for everyone, everywhere. Founded in Norway, we've grown into a global technology company. AutoStore uses advanced software to automate and orchestrate order fulfillment. Our goal is to ensure orders arrive faster than ever, with minimal environmental impact. That's how we help brands exceed customer expectations. We have more than 1650 systems in nearly 60 countries, and we grow continuously as a community of employees, partners, customers, suppliers, and connected technologies. Automation should make life easier, and by listening carefully to our community, we innovate to meet the industry's most complex needs. With AutoStore™, brands gain speed, efficiency, and improved workplaces. And much more floor space. AutoStore – moving things forward. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Patrik Wallgren, AutoStore,
