Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.49
January 09, 2023
…Corp. announced last week that it is working with AutoStore to automate its 873,000-sq.-ft. warehouse in Kentucky where it holds music, movies, video games, electronics, arcades, and collectibles. AutoStore makes automated storage retrieval systems (ASRS), which are designed to help facilities better take advantage of vertical space for picking and moving products. Alliance Entertainment’s ASRS configuration includes AutoStore’s latest-generation B1 robots combined with over 52,000 storage bins. Each bin is configurable and can hold up to eight unique SKUs with a maximum weight of 66 lb. It covers 22,200 sq. ft. of the company’s 873,000-sq.-ft. warehouse. Those systems enable a…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.41
October 24, 2023
AutoStore yesterday announced the R5 Pro Robot, which it said is the latest version of its “field-proven” R5 robot. The Nedre Vats, Norway-based company said it designed the new robot to address the growing demand for large, high-throughput systems in e-commerce operations. “The R5 Pro offers an edge by augmenting productivity per robot during extended operations, optimizing space usage, and reducing the total cost of ownership, ultimately enhancing the customer experience while boosting profitability,” stated Carlos Fernandez, chief product officer at AutoStore. Founded in 1996, AutoStore said it develops automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) to help businesses maximize order-fulfillment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.66
March 17, 2023
AutoStore AS yesterday announced FusionPort and FusionPort Staging, new bin-handling workstations for integrating different automation. The two workstations reflect the priorities of operational efficiency, operator productivity, and ergonomics, said Nedre Vats, Norway-based company. “Businesses today need to optimize their picking process if they are to meet evolving customer demands, but in order to achieve this, warehouses must be equipped with the tools that will enable their employees to work productively and safely,” said Carlos Fernandez, chief product officer at AutoStore. “This is why we're excited to offer FusionPort and FusionPort Staging, which will enable businesses to best serve their staff…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.46
October 24, 2022
Food and automated storage systems are coming together. AutoStore AS today said that it has chosen StrongPoint ASA to install its first system designed for food management. It includes three temperature zones: ambient, chilled, and now frozen. StrongPoint is AutoStore’s first and only grocery-focused distribution partner. “This is a great day for grocery retailers and food management companies looking at automation to boost efficiency, as they can now automate all three temperature zones,” stated Jacob Tveraabak, CEO of StrongPoint. “We are proud to have the honor of installing a world first for AutoStore and look forward to leveraging our 35+…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 34.20
June 26, 2019
…2019, that it had a definitive agreement to acquire AutoStore, a Norwegian-based provider of robotics and software order fulfillment solutions to warehouses and distribution centers around the world. This marks at least third investment by THL in the supply chain and materials handling space in recent years. In 2017, THL acquired MHS, a Louisville-based provider of parcel handling systems. More recently, in March 2019, the firm announced an investment in Fortna, a supply chain consulting and design firm. Members of AutoStore’s senior management and equity teams, among others, will continue to hold minority positions in the company. The equity team…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.79
September 20, 2024
…The system was designed by Swisslog and features the AutoStore system optimized by Swisslog’s SynQ software. The companies expect the system to be operational by January 2025. System will handle heavy machinery parts The automation offering from Swisslog supports Komatsu’s emphasis on innovation and will enable its state-of-the-art parts and service program in the USA, according to the companies. It will be the second system globally with Swisslog’s integration of AutoStore and SynQ, with the first installed in Australia in 2024. “We are thrilled to partner with Komatsu to automate its second distribution center globally with AutoStore and our SynQ…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.33
January 11, 2023
AutoStore yesterday announced the North American launch of Pio, which stands for “Product In/Out.” The Nedre Vats, Norway-based company said Pio is a plug-and-play version of its cube storage technology tailored for small and midsized businesses, or SMBs. Based on a pay-per-pick service model, Pio allows SMBs, such as retailers of apparel, sporting goods, crafts, and cosmetics, to deploy automation with a relatively low investment. The goal is to enable more businesses to gain access to its technology, said AutoStore. “We established Pio to make our technology available to smaller businesses,” said Mats Hovland Vikse, CEO of AutoStore. “Only 15%…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.23
April 15, 2020
…software. Q: What is Bastian doing to help? A: AutoStore offers the unique ability to efficiently pick and put away individual SKUs. It offers the densest storage on the market; serves micro-fulfillment centers up to large regional hubs; and—with the addition of the Black Line robots—delivers up to 650 bins per hour with a 99% uptime. As a global integrator, we’re excited to leverage our experience and successes in North and South America for our clients on an international scale. Q: What’s new in material handling technology? A: The optimization of warehouse execution software (WES) that operate goods-to-person technologies. For…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.72
March 30, 2021
…grocery operations. The company is partnering with robotics provider AutoStore and integrator Bastian Solutions to upgrade its order-fulfillment capabilities. H Mart started in 1982 with a single store in Woodside, Queens, N.Y., and has grown to more than 97 stores across the U.S. The Lyndhurst, N.J.-based company offers both Asian and Western foods and is also known for its food halls. The National Retail Federation has recognized H Mart in its list of “Hot 100 Retailers,” and Supermarket News has listed it as one of the “Top 50 Small Chains and Independents” in the U.S. and Canada. E-grocery surge leads…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.60
April 06, 2021
AutoStore, which makes automated storage and retrieval systems, yesterday announced that SoftBank Group Corp. will spend $2.8 billion to acquire 40% of the company from funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P. and EQT Private Equity, among other shareholders. AutoStore said the funding will enable it to accelerate its global expansion, “with particular emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region.” Nedre Vats, Norway-based AutoStore was founded in 1996 and develops proprietary software and hardware to make warehouse operations more efficient. The company claimed that its Cube Storage Automation is “the densest storage technology.” AutoStore said that more than 20,000 of its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.53
October 08, 2021
…has partnered with integrator Bastian Solutions to deploy an AutoStore storage system at a new fulfillment site for a leading clothing retailer. The partners claimed that the $48 million material handling equipment deal will deliver the highest documented throughput for any AutoStore in the world. It will support the unnamed retailer's omnichannel capabilities, including e-commerce and its more than 1,000 stores across the U.S. “GEODIS' strategic partnership with Bastian Solutions and AutoStore will provide us even greater efficiencies and added capacity as we continue to navigate ongoing industry challenges on behalf of our clients, such as swiftly changing consumer buying…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.26
July 22, 2023
…is the first in its industry to implement an AutoStore warehouse automation system. “This integration with AutoStore represents our commitment to innovation and our dedication to providing the best possible service to customers with real-time inventory management,” said Philip Wenger, director of technology at Noble, in a release. “It means we can get more products to our customers faster, and they're going to be happier with the counter experience because of it.” For more than 30 years, Noble has served the construction, maintenance, and renovation trades with an assortment of leading brands. The company also offers a range of services,…
