INNOVATION LAB
Where Ideas Meet Execution
Supply chain network strategy meets hands-on innovation at the Hy-Tek Intralogistics Innovation Lab – an immersive, 20,000 sq. ft. facility designed to help you turn bold ideas into scalable execution.
Located just minutes from Cincinnati- Northern Kentucky (CVG) Airport, the Innovation Lab gives your team real-time access to cutting-edge automation technologies, simulations, and live performance validation – all connected through Hy-Tek’s IntraOne® full-stack software platform.
Why the Innovation Lab?
Experience Automation in Action
Test, trial, and optimize robotics, picking, sortation, and storage systems in a live environment.
Reduce Risk with Real-World Validation
Confirm your solution works before it goes live in your facility saving time, cost, and disruption.
Accelerate Innovation with Hy-Tek Engineers
Collaborate directly with our R&D and system design teams to refine concepts and test interoperability.
Leverage Unified Software Intelligence
IntraOne® brings together WMS, WES, and WCS for seamless orchestration and real-time decision-making.
We Don't Guess.
We Test.
At Hy-Tek, testing is more than a checkpoint, it’s a mindset. Our dedicated research team and engineering experts evaluate automation technologies in real-world conditions so you can make data-driven, confident decisions.
What We Deliver:
• Real-world simulation of picking, moving, sorting, and storing
• Interoperability testing across multiple robotics platforms
• ROI and throughput analysis powered by live system data
• Future-ready system design backed by measurable results
Meet Our Technology Partners
Our Innovation Lab features a curated lineup of industry-leading robotics and automation partners selected for performance, flexibility, and proven impact across key verticals.
These partners, unified through IntraOne®, create a dynamic, multi-agent environment where systems work together—just like they will in your facility.
Meet the Research and Development Team
Nicholas Schoultheis
Product Development Engineer
As a Product Development Engineer, Nick brings a diverse background to his role, blending experiences in technical writing, product manufacturing, and electrical engineering. He works on developing innovative robotics solutions from the ground up, seamlessly combining hardware integration, electrical design, and software systems. Over the past 3 years with Hy-tek, Nick has leveraged his multi-disciplinary expertise to drive continuous innovation in our product development efforts.
Jesse Lockwood
Lead, Product Development Engineer
As Lead Product Development Engineer, Jesse leverages his 5 years of mechanical engineering expertise to drive innovation across diverse industries, from semiconductor and battery manufacturing to warehousing and logistics. An Ohio Northern University alumnus, Jesse specializes in engineering complete material handling systems, custom tooling, and bespoke solutions tailored to our customers’ unique challenges.
Explore the future of automation - today.
Let's Build What's Next - Together
If you're planning automation investments, exploring system integration, or looking to future-proof your fulfillment network, the Innovation Lab is your launchpad.
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