Sumitomo Drive Technologies plans automated warehouse in Chesapeake
Sumitomo Drive Technologies announced plans to automate its warehouse and distribution center in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Evidence notes
- Virginia officials announced plans for an automated warehouse supporting Sumitomo Drive Technologies in Chesapeake.
- The facility is intended to support distribution and assembly workflows for industrial power-transmission and motion-control products.
- The project adds automated material handling to the company’s U.S. operating footprint.
Company context
Sumitomo Drive Technologies supplies cycloidal gearboxes and precision reducers for industrial motion systems. Its robotics materials position FINE CYCLO reducers for industrial robotic joint drives with zero backlash, rigidity and long operating life.