Following a successful pilot project, Zalando is now expanding the warehouse capacities in its logistics centres with AI-supported robotics solutions from Nomagic.
The current collaboration builds on a partnership in which Nomagic's AI-supported robotics solutions have already been successfully deployed in existing applications at Zalando. The robots take over picking, scanning and feeding to automated pocket sorters at item level. Following a successful pilot project that enabled an average of 10,000 picks per day, Zalando will introduce further Nomagic systems.
A total of at least nine robots will be in use in 2025, with a double-digit number planned for 2026. In addition, Zalando has raised USD 44 million as part of the announced Series B financing round. a minority interest in Nomagic acquired.
“At Zalando, we are continuously developing and testing the automation of work processes in logistics to make our employees“ work easier. Nomagic's technology has shown clear, measurable added value in our processes. Their AI-driven solutions allow us to scale automation quickly while maintaining the high level of service our customers expect."
Marcus Daute, Vice President Logistics Network at Zalando
Nomagic's AI-based vision and machine learning capabilities enable the robots, handle an ever-increasing variety of products, The ability to continuously learn and adapt to changing product inventories is a crucial factor in handling the extensive fashion and lifestyle range that Zalando manages in its warehouses.
Nomagic, a company focussed on intelligent automation, was founded eight years ago by a dedicated team of experienced professionals from Google, leading scientists, AI experts and logistics specialists. with the aim of using AI to understand and solve real physical problems and make them successfully applicable for the logistics industry. Nomagic works closely with its customers, developing customised solutions that transform warehouse processes, creating sustainable, scalable and future-oriented partnerships.
Kacper Nowicki, CEO of Nomagic, added: “The partnership between Nomagic and Zalando will drive our technology in more fulfilment centres across Europe. Together we are proving that AI and robotics real operational improvements on a large scale.“
Source: Nomagic
