SICK acquires Accerion to bolster AMR positioning technology [Video]

SICK, a developer of sensor-based automation solutions, acquired Accerion for an undisclosed amount. Accerion is a Dutch technology company that specializes in AI-based image processing and focuses on positioning technologies for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).The companies have worked together since 2021 to give AMRs precise localization, positioning, and navigation capabilities.

Germany-based SICK said the acquisition strengthens its portfolio of positioning technologies.

“We are very pleased to welcome the Accerion team to SICK and to further strengthen our software portfolio for autonomous mobile robots for the future,” said Dr. Niels Syassen, executive board member for technology and digitalization at SICK. “The market for sensor solutions for autonomous mobile robots offers enormous growth potential, as the demands on industrial companies for an efficient supply chain in terms of throughput, availability, flexibility, and safety are steadily increasing. To best support customers worldwide in their automation projects, we are further developing our own sensor solutions and investing in new technologies.”

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