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Associated Press
4 days 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.
Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
AutoStore and OnePointOne Unveil the World's First Robotic Vertical Farm Utilizing Automated Cubic Storage - Now Supplying Select Whole Foods Market Stores
BUSINESS WIRE)-- AutoStore™ – In a warehouse outside Phoenix, thousands of herbs and vegetables are growing in robot-powered bins, moving smoothly through a towering, Rubik's cube-like grid. This is Opollo Farm: a fully automated vertical farming system built by AutoStore and OnePointOne. Robots move crops through a precision-controlled environment, adjusting their position to deliver the perfect balance of water and nutrients. The result? Harvest-ready greens in just 15 days - about half the time of traditional farming - and grown just miles from where they're consumed. Opollo Farm is designed to tackle some of the biggest challenges in agriculture today: labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, water scarcity, and the demand for fresher, locally grown food. The system is already up and running, supplying leafy greens and herbs to Whole Foods Market stores in the Phoenix area under the ' Willo ' brand. 'At Whole Foods Market, we're constantly exploring new ways to bring fresh, sustainable food to our customers,' said Chris Petroulakis, Category Merchant for Produce at Whole Foods Market. 'Opollo Farm is a perfect example of how advanced technology can revolutionize local agriculture, helping to deliver high-quality, locally grown produce right to our stores faster and fresher than ever before.' Inside Opollo Farm Plants are seeded automatically, then immediately transferred to the grid for germination. Throughout their life, the plants move locations to receive optimal environmental conditions. The Opollo Farm is a fully integrated vertical farming platform that combines automation, lighting, irrigation, and climate control (HVAC) to create the perfect growing environment. Robots travel along the top of the cubic-storage grid to manage watering, while advanced software continuously monitors each plant's status and adjusts conditions in real time. Unlike traditional farms, the Opollo Farm operates entirely indoors, providing complete control over the plants' environment. Its compact, automated design allows it to be placed close to urban centers or co-located with distribution hubs, maximizing floor space and minimizing food miles. When plants are ready to harvest, the robots bring each bin to the "Port"; the single entry/exit point for the grid, optimizing labor usage. These dynamic movements are at the heart of AutoStore's technology, making farming faster, smarter, and more efficient. Automation enables Opollo Farm to operate efficiently around the clock, delivering consistent, high-quality harvests year-round. 'Opollo Farm shows what's possible when proven automation meets global challenges like food supply resilience and sustainability,' said Parth Joshi, Chief Product Officer at AutoStore. 'Our work with OnePointOne highlights the versatility of AutoStore, moving and storing goods for everyone, everywhere, across diverse industries and use cases. From order fulfillment for leading brands to scaling urban farming, we're enabling smarter, more resilient solutions.' 'Traditional farming consumes vast amounts of water and land—resources that are becoming scarce,' said Sam Bertram, CEO of OnePointOne. 'With AutoStore's modular robotics and our plant-production technology, we can grow food almost anywhere using a fraction of those resources. This collaboration helps overcome the cost and scalability challenges of vertical farming, finally making locally grown produce—the number one priority for U.S. consumers—possible even in urban areas.' How Opollo Farm Works: Hydroponic Growing System: Plants are grown in bins within a closed-loop system where water is recirculated, radically reducing water consumption. High-Density Cultivation: Plants are grown at the highest possible density, enabling farms to be built inside existing distribution centers—eliminating the 2,000 mile average journey from the farm to distribution center. Automated Plant Movement: Powered by AutoStore's cube storage system, plants move autonomously throughout the facility. Each bin enters and exits the grid through a single Port, dramatically reducing labor requirements. Scalable Architecture: Whether operating at small or large scale, Opollo Farm delivers consistent performance and can be expanded seamlessly to meet growing demand. Controlled Environment: The fully enclosed system protects crops from pests and contamination, eliminating the need for pesticides. Local Supply Chain: Proximity to urban centers allows for shorter supply chains and reduced transportation emissions. Looking Ahead With a shared ambition to reimagine how fresh produce is grown and delivered in cities, AutoStore and OnePointOne are piloting the Opollo Farm, which is already producing fresh greens and herbs without the use of pesticides with plans to scale and explore new crop varieties. While not yet commercially available, the companies are evaluating opportunities to scale the system in urban environments. Watch Opollo Farm in action: 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. About OnePointOne: OnePointOne™ has developed a turn-key automated vertical farming solution for farmers, distributors and retailers. The patented Opollo Farm delivers a reliable, year-round supply of organic produce of the highest quality. Best-in-class production density, airflow, and automation enable Opollo Farmers to colocate production and distribution. The Opollo Farm currently produces leafy greens, microgreens, and herbs, with imminent plans to add strawberries, mushrooms and other products. OnePointOne's produce can be found under the Willo brand at select Whole Foods stores. OnePointOne – nourish humanity.
