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Press Release
2025.01.14
Leave a Nest Group has invested in DF Automation & Robotics Sdn. Bhd. (Head office: Johor, Malaysia; CEO: Dr. Yeong Che Fai; hereinafter “DF Auto”), a company in the field of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) through Leave a Nest Capital Co., Ltd.
DF Auto, with their vision of “To be the global market leader and expert in providing Industry 4.0 enabled AMR products and solutions”, serves the global automation and robotics industry by designing and manufacturing cutting-edge AMRs and AGVs that are utilized across various sectors. These innovative solutions help customers increase production capacity, accuracy, and efficiency while reducing downtime and operational costs.
Leave a Nest Group’s collaboration with DF Auto began during the Tech Venture Meetup (TVMU) Malaysia in early January 2024. Since then, the group has recognized DF Auto’s strengths in developing customized specifications and services for clients, spanning from hardware to software. DF Auto’s business model focuses on two main aspects: developing proprietary technologies such as NavWiz and DFleet, which power its diverse range of robot models, including Zalpha, Zetha, Titan, Zamma, and Zoei, each designed for specific payloads and applications; and providing full turnkey solutions, offering end-to-end services tailored to meet the unique needs of its customers. DF Auto further strengthened its collaboration with Leave a Nest by participating in the Global Market-Fit Programme (GMP) under joint partnership with Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology & Innovation (MRANTI), which facilitates direct collaboration with Japanese companies in Japan. Looking ahead, a high-potential collaboration is anticipated with ugo, Inc., a Japanese robotics company whose dedication aligns with that of DF Auto, paving the way for exciting developments in the coming year.
Leave a Nest Group has decided to invest in DF Auto due to their shared commitment to reducing labour dependency, increasing efficiency and enhancing safety, particularly for tasks involving heavy and repetitive loads that pose risks to humans.
With this funding, it enables DF Auto to leverage the growing trend of Japanese robotics startups seeking to establish manufacturing bases in Malaysia as part of their Southeast Asian expansion strategy. With its strategically located manufacturing facility in Johor and an expanding sales network that includes Singapore and India, DF Auto is well-positioned to collaborate with these Japanese startups. Through this collaboration, DF Auto aims to strengthen its role as a key manufacturing partner and sales representative for Japanese ventures in the region, facilitating their expansion and success in the rapidly growing robotics industry.
Moving forward, Leave a Nest Group remains dedicated to supporting DF Auto in delivering high-quality, efficient AMR products and solutions to valued customers while contributing to a more sustainable future and global happiness.
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