Jungheinrich and KINEXON: Shaping the Future of Intelligent Mobile Robot Fleet Orchestration

In a bold step toward the future of industrial automation, Jungheinrich and KINEXON are working together to pioneer a new era of intelligent fleet orchestration. This collaboration brings together two of Germany’s most innovative technology leaders—each with a rich legacy of excellence in their respective domains—to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in modern intralogistics: seamless, real-time coordination of diverse mobile robot fleets.

A Perfect Match of Expertise

With over 70 years of experience, Jungheinrich has long been a global powerhouse in material handling equipment and mobile robotics. Their deep understanding of warehouse operations, automation, and vehicle design has made them a key player for companies seeking to optimize their intralogistics.

KINEXON, meanwhile, has established itself as a leader in real-time location systems (RTLS) and process automation. Their software solutions, particularly the KINEXON Fleet Manager, are designed to bring intelligence, transparency, and interoperability to shop floors and warehouses—enabling smarter, more agile operations.

Together, these two companies are combining their strengths to achieve new levels of operational efficiency and flexibility in automated logistics.

The Vision: Cross-Vendor Harmony in Fleet Operations

The collaboration is already underway, with the first Jungheinrich vehicles being integrated into the KINEXON Fleet Manager in a lab environment. This technical onboarding marks a foundational step toward real-time, cross-vendor orchestration—a future where fleets of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) from different manufacturers can operate in perfect harmony.

As Peter Tenerowicz-Wirth, Portfolio Manager Mobile Robots at Jungheinrich, puts it:
‍“By integrating our vehicles into KINEXON Fleet Manager, we’re enlarging the foundation for smarter, more connected fleet operations. It’s a promising collaboration that aligns perfectly with our vision for the future of intralogistics.”

Dr. Alexander Hüttenbrink, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of KINEXON, adds:
“We are proud to collaborate with Jungheinrich, a global leader in intralogistics, to accelerate the intelligent fleet management with KINEXON and Jungheinrich's advanced AMRs and AGVs. Together we're shaping the future of autonomous transport in manufacturing and logistics.”

Why It Matters

In today’s rapidly evolving logistics landscape, companies are increasingly deploying diverse fleets of mobile robots to meet growing demands for speed, flexibility, and scalability. However, managing these fleets with siloed control systems often leads to inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and a lack of transparency.

That’s where the KINEXON Fleet Manager comes in. Designed to be vendor-agnostic, it enables:

• ‍Real-time orchestration of all vehicle types, regardless of brand ‍
• Dynamic task allocation based on live data and operational priorities
• ‍Seamless integration with existing warehouse management systems (WMS)
• ‍Scalable architecture that grows with your operations

By leveraging the centralized platform, companies can achieve greater coordination, reduced downtime, and optimized throughput—all while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to future technologies.

Looking Ahead

This collaboration is more than just a technical integration—it’s a shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in intralogistics. As Jungheinrich and KINEXON continue to innovate together, they are setting a new standard for how intelligent automation can transform the shop floor.

Stay tuned as we continue this journey toward a smarter, more connected future.