Fortna and Jacobi Robotics, a physical AI innovator for warehouse automation, have announced a strategic partnership to bring AI-powered mixed-case palletizing to distribution and fulfillment operations. The collaboration adds the Jacobi Robotics ‘OmniPalletizer’ platform to the Fortna solution portfolio, expanding an ability to solve one of the most complex and labour-intensive workflows in high-volume distribution environments.
Mixed-case palletizing has historically required significant manual labour due to its operational complexity and variability. With OmniPalletizer, Fortna can deliver a scalable, production-ready solution that automates this process without requiring upstream sequencing infrastructure or major facility redesign, unlocking new levels of efficiency, safety and performance. Through digital twin simulations and AI-optimized workflows, the partnership translates advanced AI into reliable, scalable outcomes on the warehouse floor.
“At FORTNA, we partner with companies that are redefining what’s possible in warehouse automation, and Jacobi Robotics is doing exactly that,” said Rob McKeel, Chief Executive Officer. “Our commitment is to deliver the right solution for each customer’s environment, and Jacobi Robotics adds a best-in-class capability that allows us to solve a problem that has historically been challenging while driving measurable results.”
“FORTNA is exactly the kind of partner we built OmniPalletizer for,” said Max Cao, Chief Executive Officer, Jacobi Robotics. “Their deep expertise in distribution and fulfillment solutions and proven track record of delivering best-fit technologies for their customers make them an ideal partner. Together, we’re bringing a proven, high-impact solution to customers across parcel, retail, grocery and food and beverage industries.”
Expanding a Best-in-Class Automation Partner Ecosystem FORTNA will leverage the addition of AI-powered mixed-case palletizing to further enhance and strengthen its ecosystem of best-fit technology solutions that also include:
AutoStore – to deliver high-density, goods-to-person solutions that maximize space utilization and accelerate order fulfillment. Recent innovations like AutoCase and AutoStore Intelligence expand these capabilities by enabling automated full-case and each picking in a single system and providing advanced, AI-driven insights to help make confident, faster decisions across design, deployment,operations and ongoing optimization.
Geekplus – to deliver advanced robotic solutions, including the OptiSweep™ system,designed to automate the sorter close-out process for distribution operations. By seamlessly orchestrating mobile robots with proprietary intelligent software, Fortna OptiSweep™ reduces labour dependency, enhances operator ergonomics and optimizes material flow in high-volume e-Commerce and sortation environments.
Hai Robotics – to help warehouses maximize vertical space, improve throughput and adapt quickly to changing demand through its HaiPick Systems, including the recently upgraded HaiPick Climb solution. As a global system integrator, Fortna designs and implements the high-density, goods-to-person solutions to optimize storage, picking and order fulfillment while increasing capacity and productivity. These flexible systems scale from small to large facilities, combining intelligent software with advanced robotic automation to enable more resilient, high-performing operations.
OTTO by Rockwell Automation – to deploy autonomous mobile robots that streamline material movement across facilities. These solutions improve operational flexibility and enable scalable automation of repetitive transport tasks.
Packsize/Sitma – to deliver on-demand, right-sized packaging systems that reduce corrugate waste, lower shipping costs and improve sustainability.
