AutoStore is releasing new Grid capabilities including the AutoStore Multi-Temperature Solution, an expanded 18-level Grid, a Motorised Service Vehicle and enhancements to the cube control software.
Building on AutoStore’s foundation of unmatched density, efficiency, and scalability, these innovations help businesses maintain a competitive edge with automated fulfillment solutions.
AutoStore CEO, Mats Hovland Vikse said, “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.”
AutoStore chief product officer, Parth Joshi added, “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.”
The Multi-Temperature Solution allows multiple temperature zones within a single AutoStore cube, 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 allows customers to have a solution that can increase speed and efficiency with frozen inventory.
The vertical reach of the AutoStore Grid is extended, increasing its height from 16 to 18 levels with 330mm bins, and 24 to 26 levels with 220mm bins. This 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.
The Motorised Service Vehicle safety tool provides an easier way to manoeuvre on top of the Grid when performing routine maintenance tasks. This ensures even greater system reliability for large customers while prioritising worker safety.