AutoStore Introduces New Grid Capabilities, Including the Multi-Temperature Solution
September 12 2024 - 1:00AM
Business Wire
Today, AutoStore™ introduces new Grid capabilities: the
AutoStore™ Multi-Temperature Solution™, an expanded 18-Level Grid,
a Motorized Service Vehicle, and enhancements to the cube control
software. Building on AutoStore’s foundation of unmatched density,
efficiency, and scalability, these innovations will help businesses
maintain a competitive edge with their automated fulfillment
solutions.
“AutoStore is shifting to a regular cadence of product
announcements, focusing on innovation and execution to better serve
our customers. This fall, our new products directly address the
challenges our customers face, while providing them with new tools
to improve operational efficiency”, said Mats Hovland Vikse, CEO of
AutoStore.
“We continue to lead in automated fulfillment, innovating
technology to tackle complex operational challenges. Today’s
announcements will enhance efficiency, reliability, and speed.
We’re particularly proud to introduce the Multi-Temperature
Solution, which will be a game-changer for grocers and open new use
cases for AutoStore”, said Parth Joshi, CPO at AutoStore.
AutoStore’s latest innovations include:
- Multi-Temperature Solution. The Multi-Temperature
Solution allows multiple temperature zones within a single
AutoStore cube. It is designed for frozen and chilled environments
with a temperature range of -25°C in the frozen section to +6°C in
the cooled areas. The picking of frozen products occurs at the
Ports in the chilled area to eliminate picking of items within
extreme frozen temperatures, thus creating a better working
environment for operators. This will allow customers to have a
solution that can increase speed and efficiency with their frozen
inventory. Two Multi-Temperature Solutions are already underway.
The first is fully operational at Haugaland Storhusholdning, a
Norwegian food distribution company, installed by StrongPoint. The
second is for La Réserve des Saveurs and will be installed by
Swisslog. The Multi-Temperature Solution will
be available for order from Q1, 2025.
- Expanded 18-Level Grid. The vertical reach of the
AutoStore Grid is extended, increasing its height from 16 to 18
levels with 330 mm Bins, and 24 to 26 levels with 220 mm Bins. This
expansion increases storage density by up to 12.5%. Additionally,
adding two more levels allows fulfillment centers to reduce Grid
floor space by up to 11%, without sacrificing accuracy,
flexibility, or modularity. This capability
is available for all customers implementing new Grid
installations.
- Motorized Service Vehicle. This safety tool provides an
easier way to maneuver on top of the Grid when performing routine
maintenance tasks. This ensures even greater system reliability for
large customers while prioritizing worker safety. The Motorized Service Vehicle will be available for order
from Q1, 2025.
- Enhancements to our cube control software. With this
fall announcement and quarterly updates going forward, AutoStore
enhances its cube control software. Super users can now proactively
address issues during breaks or off-hours, turning unplanned stops
into planned interventions. Additionally, the Unify Analytics™
platform has been improved to provide even more comprehensive
system oversight.
“It’s been one quarter since I joined AutoStore, and we’re now
moving towards an exciting Product 2.0 strategy. Our goal is to
solve more complex problems for our customers through robust
technology and a strong feedback loop. With ~70,000 Robots in our
fleet and growing, the future is bright. Hear more at our upcoming
Capital Markets Day!”, says Parth Joshi.
On September 18, AutoStore will present the company’s strategy
and growth agenda at Capital Markets Day in Manchester. Access the
webcast here.
For more information about the product announcement, visit
autostoresystem.com.
About AutoStore:
AutoStore™, founded in 1996, is a technology company that
develops order-fulfillment solutions to help businesses achieve
efficiency gains within the storage and retrieval of goods. The
company offers both hardware and software capabilities and the
AutoStore technology is interoperable with other third-party
solutions.
AutoStore is global, with ~1,550 Systems in 57 countries. All
sales are distributed, designed, installed, and serviced by a
network of qualified system integrators referred to as
"partners".
AutoStore was founded in Nedre Vats, on the west coast of
Norway. The company has offices in Norway, the U.S., the UK,
Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, South Korea, Japan,
Australia, and Singapore, as well as assembly facilities in Poland
and Thailand.
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Media contact: Patrik Wallgren,
patrik.wallgren@autostoresystem.com