KINEXON Blog

In this section, managing directors and employees of KINEXON Industries and KINEXON Sports report on new product developments, evaluate trends, provide insights into KINEXON’s everyday life and share information on digital transformation in production, logistics, professional sports and live media.

Sports

How Sports Technology Helps Women Athletes Develop Menstrual Cycle-Oriented Training

Women athletes have unique physiological needs, especially when it comes to their menstrual cycle. But sports technology is now being used to better understand how hormone fluctuations impact performance, so women can optimize their workout plans. 

More and more women athletes are beginning to combine sports analytics with very candid conversations about their menstrual cycle. Their honesty, and the insights the data provides is allowing women athletes to work together with their coaches and trainers to develop an effective menstrual cycle workout plan.

A group of women athletes celebrate a win.
Industry

Fleet Management: Embracing Multi-Vendor AMR and AGV Solutions

In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the demand for automation is on the rise.

Customers are increasingly adopting Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to streamline processes and improve efficiency. However, managing multi-vendor AMR and AGV fleets can be a significant challenge, with issues ranging from compatibility to communication between different systems.

Transport Vehicle Mix Warehouse
Industry

Integrating KINEXON OS with SAP Digital Manufacturing for Streamlined and Sustainable Operations

Transform your manufacturing operations with the powerful combination of KINEXON and SAP. By integrating real-time location data, digital visualization, and advanced process management, businesses can streamline their operations for unparalleled efficiency, significant cost savings, and a heightened commitment to sustainability.

KINEXON Joins SAP® Supply Chain Solution Portfolio
Sports

Technology in Sports: How an Inertial Measurement Unit Helps Improve Performance

Author: Dave Grendzynski

In the fast-paced world of sports technology, innovation plays a pivotal role in driving performance and gaining a competitive edge. One such innovation that has revolutionized the sporting landscape is the IMU, meaning: Inertial Measurement Unit. 

Let’s dig into the definition of IMU, explore its impact on sports performance and analysis, and find out how this technology is changing the way many sports are played.

IMU player tracking systems can collect data on volleyball players that their coaches can use to monitor playing time and injury risks.
Sports

Road to Australia/New Zealand: This Is How Swedish National Player Amanda Ilestedt Plans to Get an “Extra Edge” Through Data

Paris Saint-Germain (and future Arsenal London) defender Amanda Ilestedt doesn’t want to leave anything to chance: Before she joins the Swedish national team on July 8, she is undergoing individual training preparation. The training control is based on sports data analytics that will be provided by a KINEXON player tracker. Get insights into her training strategy and follow her journey all the way to Australia/​New Zealand.

Sports data analytics will be a big part of Amanda Ilstedt's individual training as she prepares for the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Sports

How Sports Analytics Help Prevent Common Football Injuries

Author: Dave Grendzynski

Football is a thrilling sport loved by millions worldwide. However, it also carries a risk of injuries that can impact the performance and careers of players. Thankfully, advancements in sports analytics are revolutionizing the way teams approach injury prevention. Here’s how.

Many football coaches and trainers are now using sports analytics to help decrease the risk of common football injuries.
Sports

What Are The Best Ways For Coaches to Use Sports Data Analytics

Author: Dave Grendzynski

In today’s data-driven world, sports teams are increasingly relying on analytics to gain a competitive edge. While coaches have traditionally relied on their experience and intuition, the emergence of sports data analytics has revolutionized the way teams approach game strategies and player development. Here’s how.

Two coaches analyze sports data they're getting from athlete trackers during a practice session.
Sports

Which Tackle Football Analytics Are Most Important to Coaches?

Author: Dave Grendzynski

The tackle football season is long and it can be grueling. But more and more coaches are starting to rely on sports analytics to keep their players fresh and injury free. Teams that are trusting the data (and the advice that their sports data analysts provide) are seeing their players’ availability increase and a decrease in even the most common football injuries. 

So, let’s look at the metrics that matter most to football coaches and trainers, and how you can start collecting the data that can improve your team’s performance. 

A tackle football player gets his gps athlete tracker from his coach, which slips into a lightweight vest and is not noticeable to the player.
Sports

What a Handball Player Tracking System is Doing for Load Management in the LIQUY MOLY HBL

Author: Jan Pfisterer

The best way to manage the demands team handball places on its athletes is with a player tracking system. Handball tracking helps players deal with the stresses and strains on the field, their tight schedules, and their short breaks. By partnering with KINEXON, LIQUI MOLY HBL laid the groundwork for using player tracking data to dose the load on players in a way that helps clubs minimize the risk of injury and maximize performance potential. But that’s not all.

A team handball player leaps into the air to take a shot while wearing a player tracker that his coach is using to monitor his load management.
Sports

See What the Newest GPS Football Tracker Can Do to Improve Performance on the Field

Author: Dave Grendzynski

In the world of football, where every move counts, players and coaches are constantly seeking ways to gain a competitive edge. Enter the GPS football tracker — an innovative device that is worn in a soccer vest, and is transforming the way teams train, analyze, and strategize. 

A coach uses football trackers to monitor players during a training session and checks the data on his laptop in real-time.
Sports

How Sports Analytics Help Coaches Improve Player Performance

Author: Jeff Dillman

A coach’s success can be defined by recruiting classes, winning streaks, and championships. The root of all three common denominators is based on player performance on and off the field. 

KINEXON’s Director of Sales, Jeff Dillman, is a strength and conditioning veteran with over 25 years of experience. Many people simply call him Coach” from his time roaming the sidelines with the University of South Carolina football program and IMG Academy. He always finds the right levers to pull for athletes to reach peak performance levels leading up to game day, which is crucial for success. 

So, we asked Coach for his thoughts on how technology is innovating the game of American Football. 

Sports data analytics are now being used at many (American) football practices and games to prevent injury and to help with game planning.
Sports

Why Sports Analytics Help Coaches and Trainers Prevent Football Injuries

Author: Dave Grendzynski

Player safety has been the primary driver behind American football research. But there is also a push to enhance performance, which involves using sports performance software to monitor training intensity and prevent injuries simultaneously. 

While player safety studies are leading to advancements in helmets and footwear, coaches and trainers are weaning valuable information from football analytics they collect through mobile-GPS devices. Let’s look at load management and how sports analytics in American football is helping coaches and trainers prevent injuries and keep their players in tip-top shape.

Great action shots of high school football player making an amazing run during a football game while his coaches monitor his play with sports performance software.