Swisslog reinforces focus on light goods handling
March 1st 2011 Swisslog, the global provider of integrated logistics solutions
for warehouses and distribution centres, has added
SmartCarrier and AutoStore to its range of solutions. This
means that they now possess the largest light goods technology
portfolio in the industry.
The SmartCarrier system was launched at the LogiMat
exhibition in Stuttgart, where it received an enthusiastic welcome
from potential customers. Designed specifically for highly
dynamic light goods warehouses, SmartCarrier transport robots
are autonomous vehicles with on-board intelligence which
deliver totes and trays directly to dynamic picking stations. It
offers an excellent cost/throughput ratio, has very low
maintenance and running costs and, because of its modular
design, offers immediate and flexible scalability. The system can
be used for both order picking and case picking.
Daniel Fink, President of the Warehouse & Distribution
Solutions Division at Swisslog, says: "SmartCarrier supplements
the Swisslog portfolio perfectly. Distribution centres frequently
consist of a combination of different warehouse and transport
technologies, with highly dynamic light goods warehouses being
key to success.
"Due to its flexibility, SmartCarrier opens up entirely new
opportunities for innovative solutions that go beyond the storage
application itself. Integrated dynamic picking zones are available
already. The potential to use the autonomous carriers to link up
additional areas within an overall system is enormous."
he SmartCarrier system is manufactured in Austria by Servus
Intralogistik GmbH, a joint venture between the Austrian Heron
Group and Swisslog.
Autostore, the other addition to the Swisslog range, is a
complete system for storage and order picking of single parts and
small cases, with particular application for businesses such as those
in the mail order industry. It can be fitted easily into existing as
well as new warehouses and greatly increases space utilisation.
Goods are stored in bins, which are stacked directly on top of each
other. The warehousing and picking operation is handled by
robots travelling on an aluminium grid above the bins.
AutoStore is manufactured by Jakob Hatteland Logistics of
Norway and Swisslog is the only supplier with a worldwide
distribution agreement with Hatteland.
SmartCarrier and Austostore reinforce Swisslog's commitment
to serve the light goods environment, complementing the
QuickMove conveyor system and Tornado miniload cranes
which they already offer. The Tornado is the fastest and most
energy-efficient miniload crane in its class, with a scalable
modular system. The QuickMove conveyor technology consists
of an integrated energy management system and is designed
according to the plug & play principle.
For more information on how Swisslog can
provide the ideal automated solution for your
warehouse, please contact Emma Rawlinson on
T: 01527 551 633 or
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