AutoStore
the automated small parts warehouse

Maximize the performance of your warehouse with AutoStore and AM Logistic Solutions

70 +

installed systems in Germany

10 +

years of experience with AutoStore

Simple integration

with all (sub)systems

100 %

customer satisfaction

It’s smart, quick, and self-optimizing – AutoStore is unlike any other warehousing system available in the intralogistics market today. While consisting of only 5+1 components it can be adapted flexibly to increasing requirements – and without stopping operations, too.

Since 2009 we have been an official AutoStore distributor. Looking at the broad picture and maintaining a company philosophy based on interconnecting and sharing know-how has made us the leading AutoStore supplier in Germany.

AutoStore container warehouse

AutoStore does not require any machine aisles! We save the respective space by constructing a grid, freeing up all available space for use as storage area. Robots travel along the warehouse surface at up to four meters per second. Containers are transferred to stock, relocated, and released from stock by robots. Picking and connecting to existing intralogistics takes place at the work stations. The controller serves as hub for the internal data flow and, through a standardized interface, provides easy control and quick inventory data access to any WMS software.

We integrate AutoStore within a very few weeks into your existing intralogistics and train your staff in using the system.
We are available for help 24/7 as needed.
AutoStore is scalable and will grow with increasing requirements.
An AutoStore facility consumes only approximately 10 % of the power required by any comparable small parts warehousing solution.

AutoStore components

GRID

The AutoStore grid is a modular grid. Since it is a prefabricated construction, warehouses can be erected in record time – frequently, it takes only one to three months from construction start to commissioning. During operations, AutoStore keeps anticipating needs – it recognizes those containers used most frequently and automatically places them on top of the grid, creating a natural ABC structure.

Height: up to 5,4 m
Width, depth and shape can be freely designed

CONTAINER

Technical data 220mm container:

Weight 3,4 kg, load 30 kg
Internal dimensions (H / B / L): 200 / 403 / 603 mm
External dimensions (H / B / L): 220 / 449 / 646 mm

Technical data 330mm container:

Weight 4,3 kg, load 30 kg
Internal dimensions (H / B / L): 310 / 403 / 603 mm
External dimensions (H / B / L): 330 / 449 / 646 mm

Technical data 425mm container:

Weight 5,0 kg, load 30 kg
Internal dimensions (H / B / L): 404 / 403 / 603 mm
External dimensions (H / B / L): 425 / 449 / 649 mm

All containers can be divided into up to 32 individual areas.

WORK PLACES

Items can be easily transferred into stock or released from stock either manually or by picking robot. Possible interconnections are:

Conveyor Port – for picking and transfer into storage of up to 180 containers per hour
Swing Port – for picking and transfer into storage above or below the grid. Performance depends on lift height; e.g. at 8m BinLift up to 160 containers per hour
Carousel Port – for high-performance picking and transfer into storage of up to 400 containers per hour
AM personalized solution – for optimizing and interconnection of AutoStore containers to existing intralogistics; containers may even leave the system altogether!

ROBOTS

Robots are available in black (Black Line) and red (Red Line). They move completely automatically and optimize their travel routes themselves. If batteries are low, robots independently travel to the recharging station. Next to their extremely high speed, robots are characterized by their ability to work even at zero light in absolute darkness and at low temperatures. Red Line:

Weight, incl. Battery: 148 kg
Load: 30 kg + Container
Speed: 11 km/h
Operating temperature: 2 - 35 °C
Dimensions (H / B / L): 545 / 700 / 963 mm
Battery: Lead Acid with 12 V Voltage for 24/7 usage

Black Line:

Weight, incl Battery: 98 kg
Loead: 30 kg + Container
Speed: 14,4 km/h
Operating temperature: 2 - 35 °C
Dimensions (H / B / L): 220 / 330 / 425 mm
Battery: BattPack™ with 26,4 V Voltage for 24/7 usage

CONTROLLER

AutoStore is a closed system. The controller connects AutoStore to your warehouse management software. Through the integrated interface any WMS may use XML to communicate with AutoStore.

Industrial PC: for all applications
ASIO: AutoStore In- and Output monitors all safety components and provides power to the Access Points
ASAP: AutoStore Access Points are the links used for wireless communications between controllers and robots
UPV: the uninterruptible power supply ensures all movement data are saved even in case of blackout

OUR +1 KNOW-HOW

We share our knowledge through training courses for users, staff, and programmers. This enables you to quickly and easily remedy small-scale errors or failures in the system. For any more serious issues we remain available, even 24/7 if required.

System trainings directly on site
Telephone support by our Technical Department, reliable and directly, 24/7 if required
Service, maintenance and updating provided in regular intervals on site at your premises

AutoStore storage process

Goods Receipt

The delivery takes place on pallets or in cardboard boxes

Storage

The goods can be stored in the containers either manually or fully automatically

Picking

Picking is carried out using the goods-to-person principle

Packaging

Shipping preparation of the goods

Outgoing goods

Consolidation and preparation of goods for dispatch

Typical savings through the use of AutoStore

up to 40%

less staff costs

Resulting from the higher efficiency of the employees

up to 78%

higher picking performance

The picking performance is increased by the goods-to-person principle

up to 50%

less space required

The completely available space is used almost optimally

ø 4,5 years

until amortization

Although the investment costs are higher, amortization will be achieved in around 4.5 years

Inquiry regarding AutoStore

We look forward to your call, your e-mail or your contact request about AutoStore, the automatic small parts warehouse, as well as the connection of AutoStore to your existing intralogistics.

Fon +49 (0)7136 – 9575-0
Mail mail@amlogisticsolutions.de