Press release
Anduze, March 30, 2023
France's leading manufacturer of passive exoskeletons sets up a new factory in the United States
On the occasion of the launch of the WearRAcon 23 in the United States, the French company ErgoSanté announces the creation of a new production plant in Wilmington, North Carolina, in June 2023. This strategic investment demonstrates the company's commitment to the U.S. market, which is expected to account for 50% of its sales by 2028. It was also an opportunity for ErgoSanté to present its two latest innovations: the HAPO UP-FRONT, the first 2-in-1 passive exoskeleton dedicated to the upper limbs, and the HAPO SENSOR, the first passive exoskeleton data sensor created to provide real-time effort analysis.
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New Plant in North Carolina |
In June 2023, ErgoSanté plans to open a new production facility assembling its first "Made in US" passive exoskeletons in Wilmington, North Carolina. At WearRAcon 23 in New Orleans, the largest North American conference dedicated to technology and exoskeletons, ErgoSanté will symbolically begin production of its first parts using 3D printing technology. The ErgoSanté Group continues its international presence through its 19 local partners, including NUVO, ErgoSanté's exclusive distributor dedicated to the U.S. market.
For more than 10 years, the ErgoSanté Group has been designing, manufacturing and distributing in France innovative and customized ergonomic solutions for health and well-being at work. Its physical assistance devices, leaders in the French passive exoskeleton market, are recognized worldwide. They equip companies such as Louis Vuitton, Sanofi, Airbus, Mars incorporated and Ford with exoskeletons, and orders continue to flow in, enjoying a growth of over 200%. The Group has a turnover of 22.7 million euros (2022), a growth of 57% (2022) and plans to raise several million euros in 2023. Its postural analysis tool "LEA", based on artificial intelligence, is available to the public for free on Google Play and the Apple Store.
The total direct cost of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) is estimated at $50 billion annually in the United States. Indirect costs related to lost productivity due to injury total more than $225 billion annually. The passive exoskeleton market in the U.S. is expected to reach $745.6 million in the next 10 years, with global demand expected to grow more than 20% by 2032, according to Transparency Market Research. Figures in France are equally eloquent.
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Hapo Up-front the1st passive exoskeleton 2 in 1 |
The Hapo Up-front is not simply a new exoskeleton designed to help workers keep their arms raised above their heads. The unique adaptive nature of this device allows it to provide support for both "overhead" tasks and "arms out" tasks. What makes the Hapo Up-front so special is its universal approach, tailored to both the task at hand and the workers themselves. In less than 2 minutes, it can be easily transformed from the "forward configuration" to the "up-front configuration" without requiring any tools. The Hapo Up-front is the first of its kind and has been developed with the same key features as the existing HAPO exoskeleton range: ease of use, efficiency, lightness and, above all, a human-centered, worker-centered design.
"I am particularly proud of the Hapo Up-front. Beyond its technical characteristics and efficiency, the Hapo Up-front integrates exclusive composite materials such as carbon tubes and isoelastic spring blades. It's a clever blend of the Shiva Exo's mastered technology, the design team's technical expertise and feedback from workers in the field." Samuel Corgne, Founder and CEO
Scientific data: reduces shoulder muscle activity by up to 40% without affecting postural balance or causing discomfort to users.
 | Hapo Sensor the1st passive exoskeleton sensor in the world |
This tool, which can be used from your smartphone, assesses the intensity and frequency of the user's flexion movements. These measurements provide objective feedback with scientific evidence. They help users understand the benefits provided by the exoskeleton by measuring the weight relieved during an activity, in terms of weight and percentage.
"Most of the time, the advertising and marketing pitches we hear or read are anything but reality. What credibility is there without science-based evidence? As a biomechanical doctor, I need data, evidence to back up what has been said. To do this, the Hapo sensor was developed to give objectivity on both the actual use of passive exoskeletons and the benefits to workers." Bérenger Le Tellier, scientific manager
Features: easy to connect and use; shows user's bending intensity and frequency; provides real-time analysis; displays objective data via analysis reports.
Guénaëlle Thiery - press contact - g.thiery@ergosante.fr - 07 66 67 08 97
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