In context
In early 2023, manufacturers were increasingly looking to automate intralogistics to cope with labor shortages and rising operational complexity. AGV suppliers were forming partnerships with system integrators to deliver more cohesive, scalable automation solutions across multiple plant sites.
What was reported
Ceteas, an Italian material handling consultancy with over 40 years of experience, selected Kollmorgen as its technology and service partner for AGV applications built in Abruzzo. The partnership aims to help end users grow by simplifying and streamlining their processes.
Ceteas offers full-service intralogistics solutions for both manufacturing and warehousing. Matteo Di Cosimo, automation manager at Ceteas, explained that running multiple plants with multiple solution types is demanding for customers. The company wants to develop a one-stop solution to manage the entire supply chain, and sees Kollmorgen's reliable, customizable AGV technology as the ideal fit.
Tobias Byfeldt, vice president at Kollmorgen, noted the opportunity to help Ceteas grow and build excellent solutions for end users. He highlighted that Ceteas' initiative to create consolidated, coherent solutions for large-scale applications aligns with Kollmorgen's One Solution Strategy.
“We want to simplify their operations by developing a one-stop solution to manage their entire supply chain.”
Why it mattered
The partnership reflects a broader trend in industrial automation: system integrators are moving from piecemeal automation to unified platforms that can manage complex, multi-site logistics. For manufacturers, this means simpler integration, reduced operational overhead, and a clearer path to scaling AGV deployments across their facilities.
Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2023-04-23 · “Material handling specialist Ceteas selects Kollmorgen AGVs”