AutoStore introduces new grid capabilities, including a multi-temperature solution

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – September 16, 2024 – Today, AutoStore™ introduces new Grid capabilities: AutoStore™ Multi-Temperature Solution™, expanded 18-Level Grid, Motorized Service Vehicle, and cube control software enhancements. Building on AutoStore’s foundation of unmatched density, efficiency, and scalability, these innovations will help companies maintain a competitive edge with their automated order fulfillment solutions.

“AutoStore is transitioning to a regular cadence of product announcements, with a focus 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 the way in automated order fulfillment, introducing innovative technologies to address complex operational challenges. Today’s announcements will increase efficiency, reliability and speed. We are especially proud to introduce our Multi-Temperature solution, which will be a game-changer for grocery stores and open up new use cases for AutoStore,” said Parth Joshi, CPO at AutoStore.

AutoStore’s latest innovations include:

• Multi-temperature solution. The Multi-Temperature solution enables multiple temperature zones within a single AutoStore module. It is designed for frozen and refrigerated environments with a temperature range from -25°C in the frozen section to +6°C in the refrigerated areas. Frozen product picking is performed at the ports in the refrigerated area to eliminate picking in extremely cold conditions, creating a better working environment for operators. This will allow customers to have a solution that can increase the speed and efficiency of 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.

• Extended 18-level grid. The vertical reach of the AutoStore Grid has been expanded, increasing its height from 16 to 18 levels for 330 mm bins and from 24 to 26 levels for 220 mm bins. This expansion increases storage density by up to 12.5%. Additionally, the addition of two additional levels allows fulfillment centers to reduce the Grid floor space by up to 11%, without sacrificing accuracy, flexibility or modularity. This capability is available to all customers deploying new Grid installations.

• Engine-driven service vehicle. This safety tool makes it easier to maneuver on the grid during routine maintenance tasks. This provides even greater system reliability for large customers while putting employee safety first. The engine-powered service vehicle will be available for order from Q1 2025.

• Improvements to our dice control software. With this fall announcement and quarterly updates, AutoStore continues to enhance its cube control software. Super Users can now proactively troubleshoot issues during breaks or off-hours, turning unplanned stops into planned interventions. Additionally, the Unify Analytics™ platform has been enhanced to provide even more comprehensive system oversight.

“It’s been a quarter since I joined AutoStore and we are now moving towards an exciting Product 2.0 strategy. Our goal is to solve more complex problems for our customers with solid technology and a strong feedback loop. With ~70,000 robots in our fleet and growing, the future is bright. Find out more at our upcoming Capital Markets Day!” says Parth Joshi.

AutoStore will present its strategy and growth plan at Capital Markets Day in Manchester on 18 September. Access the webcast here.

More information about the product announcement can be found at autostoresystem.com.
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About AutoStore

AutoStore™, founded in 1996, is a technology company that develops order fulfillment solutions to help companies achieve efficiency gains in the storage and retrieval of goods. The company offers both hardware and software capabilities, and 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 called “partners.”

AutoStore was founded in Nedre Vats, on the west coast of Norway. The company has offices in Norway, the USA, the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, South Korea, Japan, Australia and Singapore, as well as assembly plants in Poland and Thailand.