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.

Industry

OMRONs automation solutions as part of the VDA 5050 fleet management.

The world of automation and robotics is rapidly evolving, and the latest innovation from OMRON is making waves in the industry. The Mobile Manipulator, a combination of Cobot and the Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR), is set to revolutionize the manufacturing and intralogistics processes. Seamlessly integrated into the KINEXON AMR & AGV Fleet Manager, this technology boasts a standard interface of VDA 5050, promising to boost productivity and efficiency for businesses across industries. 

Sports

Sports Performance Technology Helps Volleyball Coaches and Players

Giovanni Vanny” Miale is a true expert in sports performance. Volleyball has been his game for over 20 years. He even played professionally. And when it comes to player tracking, the decorated performance coach for the Turkish volleyball club, VakıfBank Spor Kulübü, believes in the value technology provides athletes on and off the court. KINEXON caught up with Vanny, who shared his thoughts — read the interview here! 

Sports Performance Volleyball coach Vanny Miale now uses player tracking to help his Turkish team Vakifbank win more games.
Sports

A Collection of Insights: 2022 State of Performance Tracking in College Basketball Report

While some collegiate programs utilize data to maximize performance on and off the court, others await their chance to take their skills to the next level. KINEXON surveyed more than 500 men’s and women’s college basketball student-athletes and interviewed coaches across the U.S. — get exclusive insights here! 

Sports

Load Management in FCBB Youth Academy - How to Improve Performance and Reduce Injury Risk

Injuries can be devastating. Especially if they put a next-gen player’s ascent on hold. The good news: if monitored and managed correctly, the impact of load can decrease tremendously. Sports Scientist Philipp Hartmannsgruber explains FC Bayern Basketball’s approach to managing load, reducing injury risk, and KINEXON’s role based on a four-month pilot project. 

Player Tracking Youth Academy Insights
Sports

Behind the Scenes: How Player Tracking and Data-Driven Performance Evaluation is Transforming Basketball at Furman University

As an abundance of statistics and technology infiltrates the daily vernacular of the sports industry, it can be challenging to bridge the gap between analysis and impact. At KINEXON, we strive to collaborate with partners on both the professional and collegiate level to not only collect data but to transform numbers into actions that enable a sport’s most valuable asset: the players on the court.

KINEXON Furman University NCAA College Basketball
Sports

Key-Performance Indicators in Football (Soccer) and How to Use Them

Using soccer player tracking software metrics has become almost mandatory in pro football (soccer). They may not guarantee success. Yet, knowing which key performance indicators to use and how to combine them helps evaluate athletes’ performances, prevent injuries, and lead them to peak performance.

Sports

Why Tracking Volleyball Analytics with IMU Is a Game-Changer

Player tracking is gaining ground in volleyball. Using key performance indicators (KPIs) helps coaches and players evaluate progress, work towards specific goals, and make informed decisions based on objective data. Chris White, Customer Success Manager at KINEXON and Exercise Physiology Expert, gives insights on how KINEXON’s PERFORM IMU helps transform the sport of volleyball through KPIs in five steps. 

Sports

Sports Performance: How Live Data Helps Volleyball Players, Coaches and Fans

Player tracking benefits volleyball as much as any other sport. The technology allows coaches to optimize their players’ (sports) performance, while reducing the risk of injury. Through new insights, fans get a deeper understanding of the game. But which metrics matter most? Who benefits precisely, and how? Read about the boost live data provide players and fans with.

Volleyball players and coaches can use player tracking systems to monitor what is called "sports performance."
Sports

Top German Professional (Team) Handball League Revamped By Player Tracking

The LIQUI MOLY Handball-Bundesliga (HBL) and KINEXON have worked together closely since the 2019 – 20 season. Christian Günther, KINEXON expert for strategic partnerships, explains how adding player tracking and ball tracker technology has players, coaches, and fans seeing team handball in a completely different light. 

Team handball teams like LIQUI MOLY which plays in the Handball-Bundesliga League (HBL) are now using player tracking and ball tracking to collect sports analytics on its players.
Sports

How German Bundesliga Clubs Benefit from Player Tracking

The German Bundesliga has used player tracking to enhance the fan experience and support clubs with official match data for a long time. With all stadiums equipped with state-of-the-art camera setups and clubs implementing KINEXON tracking technologies in their practice facilities, the goal is clear: help teams obtain competitive insights, manage the risk of injury, and close the gap between training and match demands. Here is how it works.

Sports

Premiere in the European League of Football: Live-Tracking of Tackles, Sprints and More

Countless data insights have already become indispensable for coaches, players, media and fans in professional sports. American football goes one step further. In collaboration with KINEXON, the European League of Football also provided data on collisions and sprints to Staff and Fans live for the first time.

European League of Football Player Tracking
Industry

Join KINEXON for the 2023 AGV Mesh-Up!

KINEXON is excited to take part in this year’s AGV Mesh-UP at Messe Dortmund on March 29 and 302023!