The Customer

The Geek+ Smart Factory system is at the forefront of manufacturing automation. Its AMRs connect diverse production scenarios, transforming traditionally static operations into dynamic and agile processes. Smart Factory solutions are designed to meet the diverse needs of global manufacturing facilities, enabling operations in industries ranging from electronics to automotive.

The Challenge

Manufacturers face significant challenges in today’s competitive landscape:

• Production Bottlenecks: Aging conveyor-based systems limit operational flexibility and struggle to keep up with growing production demands.
• Complex Product Portfolios: Managing multi-category production lines requires adaptable and scalable processes.
• Inefficient Resource Utilization: High costs and waste often stem from outdated systems and lack of operational visibility.
• Demands for Exceptional Quality: Clients increasingly expect high product quality and manufacturing traceability.

Our Solution

The Geek+ Smart Factory system delivers an end-to-end automation solution, transforming manufacturing sites into fully digitalized, streamlined operations.

• Advanced AMR Deployment: AMRs replace traditional conveyor systems, introducing flexible, decentralized production “islands” for greater agility than linear workflows. Deployment is carried out in strategic phases to ensure uninterrupted production, optimize robotic placement for workflow efficiency, address bottlenecks, and ultimately enable factories to double their production capacity.

• IoT and 5G Connectivity: Industrial IoT and 5G are leveraged for real-time data transmission and synchronization across the manufacturing floor, supporting precise initiation, tracking, and reporting of tasks.

• Edge Computing and MES Integration: Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) combined with edge computing allow real-time control, seamless machine-to-machine communication, and detailed production oversight. Each implementation is customized to the client's unique industrial requirements.

• 3D Vision Technology: All AMRs feature advanced 3D vision systems, supporting autonomous navigation, object recognition, and manipulation, even in the most complex, multi-product environments.

The Geekplus impact

The Geek+ Smart Factory system delivers a comprehensive automation solution that transforms manufacturing sites into digital, streamlined operations with minimal disruption and clear, measurable gains.

• Efficiency Gains: Single-shift production efficiency increases by 33% to 67%, with reduced idle time and minimized production waste.

• Superior Quality Control: Assembly pass rates exceed 98%, ensuring products are delivered with consistent, exceptional quality.

• Cost Reduction: Material traceability reaches up to 95%, improving inventory management and reducing operational expenses.

• Versatility and Scalability: The system easily manages multi-category production lines and scales rapidly to suit urgent or high-volume orders.

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The Customer

VFX-Authentica, a pioneer in visual effects and authentication technologies, has reshaped industries with its cutting-edge solutions and global influence. Renowned for its seamless integration of advanced technologies, the company has set a benchmark for innovation in its field. By continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible, VFX-Authentica offers businesses worldwide the tools to achieve precision, security, and operational efficiency like never before.

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The Customer

Assurant, a global leader in risk management solutions, specializes in protecting consumer goods and ensuring seamless customer experiences. With its deep expertise and innovative strategies, Assurant has set the standard for safeguarding assets and enhancing operational efficiency. By integrating advanced technologies into its processes, Assurant continues to redefine how businesses mitigate risk and deliver value to their customers.

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The Customer

Systemex Automation is a leading Canadian systems integrator specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and integration of advanced automation solutions for diverse industries. With a vision to deliver innovative robotics to its manufacturing, distribution, and retail customers across North America, Systemex Automation partnered with Geek+ to access a world-class autonomous mobile robot (AMR) portfolio and enhance its capabilities as a trusted solutions provider.

The Challenge

• Escalating labor shortages were causing operational bottlenecks and limiting growth potential for Systemex Automation's clients.
• Rising operational costs placed additional pressure on margins, demanding more efficient processes.
• Diverse customer needs for scalable, flexible automation tailored to existing warehouse workflows complicated solution design.
• The need to quickly adapt to changing order volumes and market dynamics called for future-proof, easily integrated robotics.

Our Solution

Geek+ and Systemex Automation worked together to deliver a comprehensive response to these industry demands:

• Integrated AMR Portfolio: Geek+ supplied Systemex Automation with an extensive range of AMR solutions, including picking, moving, sorting, and storage/ASRS systems, to tackle all stages of warehouse logistics.
• Seamless Deployment: Systemex Automation leveraged its systems integration expertise to ensure smooth implementation of Geek+ robotics, enabling minimal disruption and maximum compatibility with existing operations.
• Tailored Rollouts and Training: Joint planning allowed phased deployments based on client-specific needs, with collaborative training programs preparing staff to efficiently manage new robotic systems.
• Continuous Support: Ongoing assistance from both partners guaranteed successful adoption and long-term reliability for customers.

The Geekplus impact

Systemex Automation’s partnership with Geek+ has delivered transformative benefits to its client base:

• Boosted Operational Efficiency: Automated solutions have streamlined warehouse workflows, elevating accuracy and reducing order fulfillment times.
• Reduced Operating Costs: Reliance on manual labor decreased, while workplace inefficiencies were minimized, resulting in measurable savings.
• Alleviated Labor Constraints: Robotics have enabled customers to scale rapidly and adapt to labor market fluctuations, driving competitive advantage.
• Scalable Flexibility: The modular AMR solutions allow seamless expansion and customization as business needs evolve.

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The Customer

Brilliance BMW Automotive Ltd., established in May 2003, is a joint venture between BMW Group and Brilliance Automotive Group Holdings. The company handles research and development, purchasing, production, sales, and after-sales services for BMW-brand automobiles in China. Brilliance BMW focuses on high-quality development and sustainability, aiming to become a provider of premium personal mobility services while driving sustainable practices across China's automotive value chain.

The Challenge

• Increasing complexity and variety of automotive components (SKUs)

• Difficulties in inventory management for small and medium-sized parts

• Need for efficient, secure, and stable picking processes

• Complex logistics environment requiring advanced, high-performance solutions

Our Solution

To address these challenges, Brilliance BMW implemented Geek+'s standard "goods-to-person" picking solution, an AI-driven system designed to optimize logistics operations and improve overall efficiency.

• P800R Picking Robots — These robots were deployed to optimize the picking process in the general assembly workshop, specifically for F-koli (small parts) logistics areas.
• Advanced Software Integration — Seamless integration with Brilliance BMW’s warehouse management system enabled real-time inventory tracking, precise order fulfillment, and data-driven decision-making.
• Comprehensive Staff Training — Geek+ provided thorough training programs to ensure that staff could safely and efficiently operate the new automated systems.
• Scalability and Flexibility — The solution was designed to be scalable, allowing Brilliance BMW to expand or adapt the system as production volumes or SKU complexity grows.

The Geekplus impact

The implementation of Geek+'s innovative logistics solution delivered impressive results for Brilliance BMW:

• 400% Increase in Picking Efficiency — Streamlined operations drastically improved productivity and minimized internal workflows' bottlenecks.
• 64% Reduction in Labor Costs — Automation reduced manual tasks, freeing up human resources for higher-value activities.
• 99.99% Picking Accuracy — With the help of AI and robotics, nearly error-free picking processes were achieved, boosting inventory reliability.
• Energy Optimization — A significant reduction in overall energy consumption contributed to Brilliance BMW's sustainability goals.
• System-Wide Integration — The digitalized solution ensured full connectivity and synchronization across all logistics links, enhancing operational transparency and control.

“This project is an important step in BMW Brilliance’s move towards smart manufacturing and digital factories, and a key milestone in our logistics transformation! I like to call it ‘collaborative innovation.’ We worked closely with Geek+ to develop an efficient and flexible smart logistics solution, which not only realized the integration and coherence of the warehouse management system, but also provided us with more flexible and faster solutions for future upgrades and renovations, setting a model of a people-oriented sustainable green factory for the industry.” 

Ralf Schieder, vice president of BBA Strategy and Logistics

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