We take a holistic approach to intralogistics
With more than 12,000 vehicles delivered, over 1,500 systems installed, and more than 400 active systems worldwide, we are a strong partner for driverless transport systems (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). If you think of transport robots primarily as vehicles, you are only seeing half the picture. What really makes our systems so powerful is what's inside: intelligent software solutions that control, network, and optimize material flows in real time. This is precisely where our particular strength lies—and the key to reliable, scalable automation.
As a full-service partner, we deliver much more than just hardware: we support our customers from the initial idea to long-term service – with a solution that seamlessly combines consulting, vehicle technology, software, and support. What this means in concrete terms: We develop customized AGV/AMR systems that can be flexibly integrated into your production and warehouse environment. Using state-of-the-art simulation and analysis technology, we visualize material flows, identify optimization potential, and reduce project risks even before implementation.
Our Fleet Manager takes care of real-time orchestration of your entire fleet – including adaptive routing, intelligent prioritization, and automated troubleshooting. Vehicle development and system integration: Whether standardized or customized transport robots, we develop and integrate the right solution for your requirements with over 60 years of expertise. Thanks to full ERP connectivity, our systems can be seamlessly integrated into existing IT structures for maximum transparency and consistency. With global 24/7 support and practical training, we ensure your operational readiness in the long term.
Whether it's warehousing, production, shipping, clean rooms, cold storage, hospitals, or outdoor areas, we implement solutions that are precisely tailored to your processes – technologically, economically, and future-proof.
Proven systems. Designed for sustainability.
Our AGVs are built to last for decades. With our retrofit program, we bring existing systems up to the latest mechanical and electronic standards – from vehicle control and cabling to all relevant wear parts. This extends life cycles and secures investments for the long term. One example of this long-term approach is our partnership with Arla Foods in the UK. Over the past eleven years, we have worked together to automate one of Europe's largest dairy plants – with impressive results:
> 90 custom-built transport robots are in operation
> Over 15 billion liters of milk have been moved automatically to date
> More than 44 million transport orders have been successfully executed
> Nearly 11 million racks with milk canisters have been picked up directly from the palletizers – with a cycle time of 15 to 30 seconds
The plant near London processes and packages up to 1.6 billion liters of milk annually, relying on a fully automated intralogistics solution from ek robotics. This partnership demonstrates what is technologically possible and how sustainable automation can work over many years.
When is automation worthwhile?
Whenever recurring transport tasks arise – whether with forklifts, tugger trains, or pallet trucks. Especially in cases of:
> Long transport routes
> High product diversity
> Multi-shift operation
> Complex transfer points
Our systems operate around the clock, prevent errors, and have been proven to increase efficiency while reducing the workload on your staff.
Automate sustainably with ek robotics
We see ourselves not only as a technology supplier, but also as a partner on equal footing. Together, we analyze your requirements, plan and implement a solution that fits your processes perfectly, and support you well beyond commissioning.
