AutoStore System List of Products and Services

This document includes questions and answers regarding the density and productivity of the "AutoStore Insight Series." Questions such as "How much space is required for this solution?" and "Can this solution handle our peak demand?" are addressed. Please make use of this information when selecting products. 【Contents (Excerpt)】 ■ Density ■ Productivity ■ Reliability ■ Flexibility ■ Accuracy ■ Safety *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Inventory Management System

The "Cube-shaped Automated Warehouse" is a storage system that stacks bins (containers) tightly within an aluminum grid, with robots operating independently on the grid to perform inbound and outbound tasks. It has an inbound and outbound capacity of up to 650 bins per hour per workstation, achieving an average operating rate of 99.7%. The system eliminates the need for lighting in the warehouse and reduces the power consumption of the robots, contributing to energy savings. It can be installed in areas ranging from 55m² to 88,000m², and the shape can be freely designed. 【Features】 ■ Enables ultra-high-density storage and accelerates inbound and outbound operations ■ Over 1,100 installations worldwide and more than 70 in Japan ■ Excellent scalability, suitable for small starts ■ Can be expanded without stopping the system *Currently, we are offering materials and catalogs that introduce key points to consider when contemplating warehouse automation. You can view them immediately via "PDF Download."

• Logistics and warehouse management systems

The warehouse automation system was seen as a solution to Radwell International's concerns, including slow picking speeds and insufficient storage space. The company decided to implement the 'AutoStore system' enhanced by Swisslog. It is equipped with 34 robots, 4 picking stations, 5 replenishment ports, and has a storage capacity of nearly 50,000 bins, allowing for the same number of picks to be completed in one hour. It provides 30% more storage capacity in the same footprint compared to other systems, and productivity in picking has increased by 400%. [Challenges] - The database contains millions of items, and it seemed that the company did not have enough space. - Slow picking speeds and insufficient storage space. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Picking System

Siemens decided to implement the 'AutoStore Warehouse System' at its production and logistics warehouse in Chemnitz, Germany, in 2019. The system consists of two levels: the upper level distributes incoming products to workstations, while the lower level transports empty bins to the workstations. After implementation, labor costs were reduced by up to 40%, and the picking rate improved to 78%. The flow of materials was automated, significantly reducing picking errors. 【Specifications of AutoStore (excerpt)】 - The conveyor line receives bins with stored products and transports them to the grid. - The aluminum grid, which is a compact warehouse with 16 layers of bins, has a size of 760 square meters. - The system contains 45,080 bins, each capable of carrying multiple types of items. - 34 robots run over the grid, using long grippers to retrieve the bins requested by the software system. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Picking System

At Davcor, the system they designed utilized conveyors, sorters, and forklifts arranged in narrow aisles, which made maintenance cumbersome. They decided to relocate the warehouse and implement the "AutoStore System." This system can perform up to 600 picks per hour when operating at full capacity. The company's return on investment was achieved in less than two years, and there was a significant reduction in inventory loss, allowing for accurate inventory management. [Challenges] - Conveyors, sorters, and forklifts were arranged in narrow aisles. - Maintenance was cumbersome. - The conveyor carousel was massive, and occasionally the entire system would fail. - The deadline for the old lease contract was approaching, so the implementation schedule was only four months. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Picking System

Hayabusa Corporation was facing a bottleneck in shipping due to holding a large inventory and needed a custom-made picking platform to meet specific needs. After considering an upgrade to their automated warehouse and collaborating with Okamura Corporation, they decided to implement the "AutoStore System." By adjusting the height of the picking platform to accommodate four bins in one area and fourteen bins in another, they expanded the area of the AutoStore grid. They were able to house all products on one floor, and the picking speed increased to three times that of the previous system. [Challenges] - Each order required 3 to 4 people to work, and the system of sourcing products from multiple warehouses was cumbersome. - The automated warehouse had stairs between the first and second floors, occupying a large space. - They were operating from a flat storage warehouse, but costs were rising, and picking speed significantly decreased. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Picking System

Before the introduction of the "AutoStore System" at the Nagano facility, picking was done manually, and workers spent half of their time walking back and forth with carts in the narrow warehouse. Since the product is stored in a tiered grid, it occupies a relatively small floor area, expanding and securing the workspace, and significantly reducing the total lead time from parts transportation to manufacturing and shipping. [Challenges] - Workers spent half of their time walking back and forth with carts in the narrow warehouse. - There is a desire to improve the picking rate in the warehouse. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Picking System

Our company recognized the need to test solutions under various circumstances, but we were unable to establish testing centers that could accommodate different environmental conditions such as low-temperature environments, high-temperature environments, retail operational environments, and medical product operational environments. Therefore, we have opened an "Innovation Hub" that can simulate various situations and needs. This "Innovation Hub" is designed to support our customers' businesses as the core of new innovations, helping them maintain competitiveness in the market. AutoStore believes that there is no time to be bound by various processes in the robotics technology industry. As a technology company, we need to identify our customers' needs and develop excellent solutions that function immediately in an era of explosive growth through collaboration with partners and customers.

• Automated warehouse (AS, RS)

The B1 is a robot packed with innovative features such as a swappable BattPack lithium-ion battery and direct drive wheels. With its sleek design featuring cavities, it is space-efficient, making it suitable for warehouses where area utilization is crucial. The bin lifting function is centrally located, allowing the robot to lift bins and move them internally. Additionally, by eliminating the need for drive belts with the direct drive motors mounted on each wheel, acceleration has increased by 75% compared to the R5. This has enabled more stable movement and improved average delivery efficiency by 20%. 【Features】 ■ Sleek design with cavities ■ Does not stop even while charging ■ Stable operation enabled by sophisticated battery management ■ 75% increase in acceleration compared to the R5 ■ 20% improvement in average delivery efficiency *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Automatic transport robot

The R5 is a robot that can operate 24 hours a day, with battery management handled by a control system. By using energy-efficient motors and renewable energy, its power consumption is only 100 watts, about one-tenth that of a toaster. This product is composed solely of carefully selected and repeatedly tested movable parts, making it highly reliable and a hardworking machine that continues to operate day and night. 【Features】 ■ Continuously performs self-diagnosis and sends even minor anomalies to the controller ■ Informs about the need for maintenance to prevent system downtime ■ Reduces unnecessary time and power consumption ■ Achieves smooth movement *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Automatic transport robot

"AutoStore" is an order processing system that achieves maximum storage capacity among various types of automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), making it suitable for order processing in large warehouses as well as small urban stores. By implementing it, you can gain approximately four times the loading capacity compared to traditional warehouses of the same area. It accommodates various shapes and maximizes the utilization of building space. Additionally, picking operators no longer need to go to retrieve products; instead, the products are brought to the operators, achieving efficiency in speed and space. 【Features】 - Fast and high-density as an order fulfillment system per square foot - Easy to expand the system and increase capacity - Modular design allows for construction in desired shapes and heights - Achieves the highest level of storage density - Nearly 100 percent system availability, among others *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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