Dematic Multishuttle® elevates warehouse performance in ten ways

by Press Release on 2011-01-11 01:14:34

Dematic, supplier of logistics systems for the factory, warehouse and distribution centre, today announced it has recently completed numerous integrated system implementations utilising the new Multishuttle staging buffer.

According to Multishuttle users, the performance attributes that provide the most significant impact to their operations include:

• Increased throughput: 4-7 times greater than conventional storage systems
• High utilisation: Feeds workstations with high rates to keep workers fully utilised
• Smaller footprint: Fewer aisles required to obtain same rate
• More layout options: Fits into overhead spaces, under/over obstructions, best cube utilisation
• Precise sequencing: Presents loads to pick stations or palletisers in precise sequence
• Range of load types: Flex option accommodates multiple load sizes
• Energy efficient: Low voltage (24 volts) carrier uses less energy; quiet operation
• Redundancy with back-up: Identical carriers provide duplicate service; carriers are interchangeable
• Access to stock: Work platforms in the rack aisles allow manual back up picking
• Scalability: Add more carriers in future to provide more throughput; captive Multishuttle for high rates (1 Multishuttle per level) or roaming Multishuttle for low rates

Multishuttle is a flexible staging solution for applications that require dynamic product sequencing to support Goods to Person (GTP) order fulfilment, pick face replenishment, palletising, and production buffers. The Multishuttle system consists of multiple levels of rack structure, carrier vehicles, conveyor and software. An extraction device on each carrier vehicle accesses the loads in the rack. 

The Dematic Multishuttle® solution is an all new way to assemble orders. It is the highly efficient engine that provides precise load sequencing at higher rates, in less space, with more operational flexibility. Multishuttle is ideal for supplying product to split case picking modules or mixed pallet building operations and can also be applied as a short term buffer storage system, or as a parts support systems for production operations. The simplicity of the modular carrier vehicles allows high system uptime, system redundancy, low power consumption, and quiet operation.

Further information: Dematic Pty Limited, 24 Narabang Way, Belrose NSW 2085. Tel: +61 2 9486 5555. Fax: +61 2 9486 5511. www.dematic.com.au 

About Dematic
Dematic is a global leader providing an impressive range of intelligent logistics and materials handling solutions. With a global knowledge network of more than 4,000 highly skilled logistics professionals, Dematic is able to provide its customers a unique perspective in world class materials handling solution design. Our commitment to product and solution R&D combined with manufacturing plants in the US, Europe, China and Australia ensures Dematic has the range and capability to provide reliable, flexible, cost effective solutions globally. Our tremendous track record of success has led to the development and implementation of more than 5,000 world class integrated systems for a customer base including some of the world’s biggest companies. Dematic generates a global business volume of around $1.2 billion.

For more detailed information about Dematic, please refer to www.dematic.com.au.

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