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Warehousing and intralogistics

Automated storage systems

Engineering and integration of automated pallet and tote storage and retrieval, connected to production and dispatch.

The whole application matters.

An automated warehouse combines racking, handling equipment, transfer stations and material flow control. The concept follows the load units, required access to individual items and actual inbound and outbound patterns. Project scope includes selecting suitable storage technology and coordinating its interfaces with the building, conveyors and information systems. Implementation can be divided into stages, with operation verified before expansion.

Scope of the solution

  • Pallet and tote stacker cranes with transfer stations.
  • Pallet and tote shuttle systems, including four-way designs where appropriate for the warehouse layout.
  • Interfaces between storage equipment, conveyors, lifts and picking stations.
  • Coordination of WMS, WCS and equipment control interfaces within the agreed scope.

From operating need to design.

01

Capacity and throughput

The number of storage locations alone does not determine performance. Order peaks, simultaneous inbound and outbound movements, batch sizes and buffers must be assessed. Stacker cranes or shuttle systems are selected against these flows and the required access to individual items.

02

The load unit

Pallet or tote dimensions, weight and condition affect the racking, handling mechanism and transfer stations. The design includes load profile checks, unit identification and rejection of unsuitable loads before they enter the automated area.

03

Operation and fault recovery

The project defines maintenance access, separation from moving equipment and recovery procedures for interrupted transfers. Recovery must reconcile the physical load position with inventory records to avoid unrecorded loads or duplicate location assignments.

Inputs that matter.

  • Product range, load carriers, dimensions, weights and batch tracking requirements.
  • Required stock levels, inbound and outbound history and anticipated operating peaks.
  • Building layout, structural constraints, environmental requirements and fire protection concept.
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Outputs and acceptance.

  • Storage concept, material flow layout and interface specification.
  • Schedule of handshakes and data, operating states and supplier responsibilities.
  • Acceptance scenarios using representative loads, documentation and operating and maintenance procedures.

The actual scope and acceptance criteria depend on the application and contract.

Concrete configurations and supply scopes.

These examples describe proposed solutions and enquiry requirements. Their parameters belong to the stated project stage; completed supplies are shown separately in the project portfolio.

Engineering design · not implemented

Design presented in 2025

Automated battery-cell storage

Concept 3D model of an automated battery-cell warehouse – racking section. Proposed solution; not implemented.
Proposed inbound and outbound conveyors for an automated battery-cell warehouse. Proposed solution; not implemented.
StageEngineering design preparedNot implemented
Concept scopeControls, storage and handling

Requirement

A design for automated storage of battery cells with conveyor interfaces.

Proposed solution

The concept combines controls, conveyors, racking and stacker cranes. The stated design scope includes the warehouse fire-safety concept.

Proposed scope

  • Control system and conveyors
  • Racking and stacker cranes
  • Fire-safety concept within the design scope

An example of a completed engineering design. This project was not implemented. Parameters and the scope of a future supply will be defined for the specific application.

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Questions that shape the project.

When is a stacker crane preferable to a shuttle system?

The choice depends on the item mix, available space, required access to loads and simultaneous operations. Options are compared using the same operating data.

Can an existing warehouse be automated in stages?

Yes. A separate zone can be defined after checking space and interfaces. The project must preserve connections to manual handling and define the commissioning sequence.

A clear brief.
A practical next step.

Send your drawings, operating parameters or a short description of the change you need. We will review the technical interfaces and propose the next steps towards a quotation, clarifying any missing information with you.

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