MiR Joins SYNAOS Network for Mobile Robot Interoperability
- In a move set to enhance automation solutions, Mobile Industrial Robots A/S (MiR), a specialist in flexible and user-friendly mobile robots, has joined the SYNAOS partner network. This...
- Thanks to the successful integration of the VDA 5050 standard, MiR robots can now be seamlessly integrated into the SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform. This integration allows companies to effortlessly...
- Wolfgang Hackenberg, CEO & Co-Founder of SYNAOS, emphasized the importance of this partnership:
MiR and SYNAOS collaborate to Advance Interoperability in Mobile Robotics
Table of Contents
- MiR and SYNAOS collaborate to Advance Interoperability in Mobile Robotics
- SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform: your Questions Answered
- 1. What is the SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform?
- 2. What are the key benefits of using the SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform?
- 3. How does the SYNAOS platform integrate with mobile robots?
- 4. What is the VDA 5050 standard, and why is it crucial?
- 5. Which companies use the SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform?
- 6. Who are SYNAOS’s key partners in the mobile robotics industry?
- 7. How does the partnership between SYNAOS and MiR benefit businesses?
- 8. What upcoming events will SYNAOS be attending?
- 9.Where is SYNAOS headquartered?
- 10. How can I find MiR robots compatible with the SYNAOS platform?
- 11. how does SYNAOS support the integration of mobile robots using the VDA 5050 standard?
- 12. What industries can benefit from the SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform?
- 13.Key differences between traditional warehouse management systems (WMS) and Intra-logistics Platform(SYNAOS)
In a move set to enhance automation solutions, Mobile Industrial Robots A/S (MiR), a specialist in flexible and user-friendly mobile robots, has joined the SYNAOS partner network. This collaboration aims to address the increasing demand for interoperable automation solutions.
Seamless Integration with VDA 5050 Standard
Thanks to the successful integration of the VDA 5050 standard, MiR robots can now be seamlessly integrated into the SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform. This integration allows companies to effortlessly incorporate these robots into diverse fleets and manage them centrally,leading to enhanced efficiency,scalability,and adaptability in automation.
Executive Perspectives on the Partnership
Dr. Wolfgang Hackenberg, CEO & Co-Founder of SYNAOS, emphasized the importance of this partnership:
Mit MiR gewinnt unser Partnernetzwerk einen echten Innovator in der mobilen Robotik.Unser Ziel ist es,Unternehmen eine herstellerunabhängige,intelligente steuerung ihrer intralogistischen Prozesse zu ermöglichen.
Dr. Wolfgang Hackenberg, CEO & Co-Founder of SYNAOS
He further added:
Der Bedarf an standardisierten, interoperablen Lösungen war nie größer. Durch diese Partnerschaft erweitern wir die Automatisierungsoptionen für unsere Kunden und helfen ihnen, ihre Prozesse effizienter und zukunftssicher zu gestalten.Ich freue mich darauf, die Zusammenarbeit weiter auszubauen und gemeinsam mit unseren Kunden neue maßstäbe in der Branche zu setzen.
Dr. Wolfgang Hackenberg, CEO & Co-Founder of SYNAOS
Technical Integration and Compatibility
MiR’s specially developed adapter translates the existing RESTFUL robot interface into the MQTT protocol of the VDA 5050 standard, ensuring compatibility. Companies can now find MiR robots in the SYNAOS Mobile Robot Finder, simplifying their integration into automation strategies.
Jean-Pierre Hathout, President of MiR, highlighted the benefits of the partnership:
Moderne Automatisierung erfordert nahtlose Zusammenarbeit und Flexibilität. diese Partnerschaft vereinfacht die Integration von AMRs in bestehende Betriebsabläufe und ermöglicht Unternehmen, ihr Automatisierungspotenzial voll auszuschöpfen.
Jean-Pierre Hathout, President of MiR
Hathout also noted:
Dank der VDA 5050-Kompatibilität können MiR-Roboter jetzt in heterogenen beziehungsweise herstellerübergreifenden, von SYNAOS orchestrierten Flotten eingesetzt werden. So bleiben Automatisierungslösungen flexibel und zukunftssicher.
Jean-Pierre Hathout, President of mir
About Mobile Industrial robots (MiR)
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) develops and produces a thorough fleet of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed to automate internal logistics processes and optimize material transport, including heavy loads like pallets.
By leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, MiR offers end-to-end automation solutions with comprehensive service for seamless implementation. Headquartered in Odense, Denmark, MiR operates globally, supporting companies across various industries such as production, logistics, and healthcare.
MiR is part of Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne, inc. (NASDAQ: TER), a leading provider of test systems and advanced robotics.
Upcoming Events
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LogiMAT 2025 | halle 8, Stand 8B29
Visit the Interoperability Hub, co-hosted by SYNAOS and partners, to experience integrated automation solutions in a live AGV/AMR demonstration. Stuttgart, Germany, March 11-13, 2025.
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ProMAT 2025 | Lakeside Center, Halle D, Stand E12348
Meet SYNAOS experts to analyze your automation strategy and unlock untapped potential.Chicago,USA,March 17-20,2025.
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Hannover Messe | Halle 15, Stand D76
Meet the SYNAOS team and visit our live demo in the AWS Partner Zone. Hannover,Germany,March 31 – April 4,2025.
About SYNAOS GmbH
SYNAOS is a leading provider of intralogistics software, orchestrating material flows in factories and warehouses.
The SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform integrates mobile robots, IoT devices, manual vehicles, and human workforces on the shop floor. Utilizing advanced cloud technology and the VDA 5050 standard, it offers companies greater flexibility, scalability, and efficiency while reducing costs and enhancing operational safety.
leading industrial companies such as Volkswagen, ZF Group, and Schaeffler rely on SYNAOS to transform their intralogistics processes. With the largest partner network for mobile robots in the industry, SYNAOS collaborates with KUKA, Omron, SEW-Eurodrive, SAFELOG, STILL, and Jungheinrich, among others, to drive the future of intralogistics.
Headquartered in Germany, SYNAOS supports companies worldwide in software-based automation.
SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform: your Questions Answered
This comprehensive guide provides answers to common questions about the SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform, its capabilities, and its strategic partnerships.
1. What is the SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform?
The SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform is a software solution designed to orchestrate and optimize material flows in factories and warehouses. It integrates various elements of the intralogistics ecosystem, including mobile robots (AMRs/AGVs), IoT devices, manual vehicles, and the human workforce, on a central platform.This integration allows companies to achieve greater versatility, scalability, efficiency, and safety while reducing operational costs.
2. What are the key benefits of using the SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform?
The SYNAOS platform offers several key advantages:
Enhanced Efficiency: By optimizing material flows and coordinating diffrent resources, SYNAOS helps companies streamline their intralogistics processes, reducing bottlenecks and improving overall efficiency.
Increased Scalability: The platform’s architecture allows companies to easily scale their automation solutions as their needs evolve, accommodating changes in production volume or facility layout.
Improved Flexibility: SYNAOS supports a wide range of mobile robots and other devices, enabling companies to create flexible automation solutions that can adapt to changing requirements.
Reduced Costs: Enhanced efficiency and optimized resource utilization translate into lower operational costs for companies using the SYNAOS platform.
Enhanced Safety: The platform’s monitoring and control capabilities help to improve operational safety by preventing collisions and ensuring that tasks are performed in a safe manner.
Vendor Independence: enables a vendor-agnostic approach to intralogistics automation, allowing businesses to select the best-fit solutions for their specific needs.
3. How does the SYNAOS platform integrate with mobile robots?
The SYNAOS platform is designed to seamlessly integrate with a variety of mobile robots, including Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). The platform utilizes the VDA 5050 standard for communication and interoperability, enabling it to manage and coordinate robots from different manufacturers within a single fleet.
4. What is the VDA 5050 standard, and why is it crucial?
The VDA 5050 standard is a communication interface for mobile robots developed by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). it defines a standardized protocol for communication between mobile robots and a central control system, such as the SYNAOS platform.
Importance:
Interoperability: Enables robots from different manufacturers to work together seamlessly.
flexibility: Makes it easier to integrate new robots into existing fleets.
Standardization: Simplifies the development and deployment of mobile robot solutions.
5. Which companies use the SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform?
Leading industrial companies such as Volkswagen, ZF Group, and Schaeffler rely on SYNAOS to transform their intralogistics processes. These companies have successfully deployed the platform to optimize material flows, improve efficiency, and reduce costs in their factories and warehouses.
6. Who are SYNAOS’s key partners in the mobile robotics industry?
SYNAOS collaborates with a wide range of leading mobile robot manufacturers, including KUKA, Omron, SEW-eurodrive, SAFELOG, STILL, Jungheinrich and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR).
7. How does the partnership between SYNAOS and MiR benefit businesses?
The partnership between SYNAOS and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) enhances interoperability in mobile robotics. Specifically:
Makes it easier for companies to integrate MiR robots into diverse fleets managed by the SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform.
Ensures seamless integration with the VDA 5050 standard, promoting efficiency, scalability, and adaptability in automation.
Allows MiR robots to be deployed in heterogeneous, vendor-agnostic fleets orchestrated by SYNAOS
8. What upcoming events will SYNAOS be attending?
SYNAOS will be present at the following upcoming events:
LogiMAT 2025 (Stuttgart, Germany, March 11-13, 2025): Visit the Interoperability Hub in Halle 8, Stand 8B29, to see live demonstrations of integrated automation solutions.
ProMAT 2025 (Chicago, USA, March 17-20, 2025): Meet SYNAOS experts at Lakeside Centre, Halle D, Stand E12348.
Hannover Messe (Hannover, Germany, March 31 – April 4, 2025): Meet the SYNAOS team and visit their live demo in Halle 15, Stand D76.
9.Where is SYNAOS headquartered?
SYNAOS is headquartered in Germany and supports companies worldwide in software-based automation.
10. How can I find MiR robots compatible with the SYNAOS platform?
MiR robots compatible with the SYNAOS platform can be found in the SYNAOS Mobile Robot Finder.
11. how does SYNAOS support the integration of mobile robots using the VDA 5050 standard?
SYNAOS facilitates the integration of mobile robots compliant with the VDA 5050 standard by:
Providing a platform that supports the VDA 5050 communication protocol.
Collaborating with robot manufacturers to ensure compatibility and seamless integration.
Offering tools and resources, such as the SYNAOS Mobile robot Finder, to help companies select and integrate the right robots for their needs.
MiR has developed a special adapter that translates the RESTFUL robot interface into the MQTT protocol of the VDA 5050 standard
12. What industries can benefit from the SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform?
The SYNAOS Intralogistics Platform can benefit a wide range of industries,including:
Manufacturing
Logistics
Automotive
* Healthcare
13.Key differences between traditional warehouse management systems (WMS) and Intra-logistics Platform(SYNAOS)
| Feature | Traditional WMS | Intra-logistics Platform(SYNAOS) |
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| Scope | Primarily warehouse-focused | Broader,encompassing factories and warehouses |
| Integration | Limited integration with robotics | Seamless integration with diverse robotic fleets |
| Real-time | often lacks real-time visibility | Offers real-time orchestration and monitoring |
| Optimization | Basic inventory and storage optimization | Advanced optimization of material flows and resources |
| Adaptability | Less flexible to changing conditions | Highly adaptable and scalable |
| Standard Support | Limited support for modern robotics standards| Full support for standards like VDA 5050 |
This platform is designed to orchestrate material flows,improve efficiency,and reduce costs in various industries.