SYNAOS and SEW-EURODRIVE become strong partners

Industry 4.0: AI software controls premium hardware

Hanover, March 29, 2021. SYNAOS and SEW-EURODRIVE complement each other perfectly: The innovative software developer is now working with the experienced automation specialist to test and further improve his AI software. Together, the two companies are developing powerful solutions for the intelligent networking of production and logistics.

“Through the strategic partnership with SEW-EURODRIVE, we are jointly creating a premium offering with turnkey hardware and software solutions including project management,” explains Dr. Wolfgang Hackenberg, CEO of SYNAOS. Customers benefit from additional services and deeper integration into factory automation — all from a single source. A strong sign for target industries.

Unique software solution from SYNAOS

SYNAOS is a pioneer in connecting autonomous transport vehicles, forklifts and people in intralogistics. The SYNAOS Intralogistics Management Platform (IMP) control system serves as a conductor for the fleet, virtually controlling up to 1000 vehicles. Holistic fleet optimization increases efficiency and significantly reduces costs. No other solution on the market delivers comparable results.

First joint project starts

In a first joint logistics project, SEW-EURODRIVE is providing the hardware; more than 80 mobile robots are being used. The smart software comes from SYNAOS: The SYNAOS IMP will orchestrate the mobile robots and optimize them with artificial intelligence. The vehicles are connected based on the VDA 5050 interface specification.

With the computing power of the cloud, the adaptive algorithms are able to calculate up to 250,000 possible solutions — per second. As a result, the vehicles in the factory always take the best routes and thus avoid time-consuming delays. Orders are no longer processed bluntly, but distributed smartly and efficiently. The SYNAOS IMP never takes a break and reacts in real time to sudden changes. If one vehicle breaks down, another one immediately takes over the order.

Both partners benefit from the cooperation: It helps to practically test and further improve modern automation projects. SYNAOS and SEW-EURODRIVE are a perfect match — a young start-up and a traditional international company are tackling major challenges together. This not only strengthens their innovative strength, but also provides valuable knowledge for the digital factory of the future.

That's SYNAOS

SYNAOS has been around since 2018 and is based in the heart of Hanover. The company is growing rapidly and already employs over 75 people — including proven specialists in artificial intelligence, machine learning and algorithms. SYNAOS uses the power of complexity and develops smart software solutions for logistics centers and factories. A top-class advisory board and strong partners support SYNAOS in the practical implementation of its innovative ideas. The first reference customers include Volkswagen AG and online retailer Connox.

The three SYNAOS founders Dr. Wolfgang Hackenberg (CEO), Dr. Lennart Bochmann (CPO) and Tobias Gagern (CTO) have gained years of experience in the automotive industry and in the IT environment. This valuable know-how is now fully flowing into SYNAOS.

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