Used for compact, high-speed case and tote buffering and sequencing, Kardex Remstar (Booth 2031) highlighted the new sort2ship solution in a press conference on Monday.
The system incorporates order lines from storage lifts, vertical carousels and static shelving in a compact footprint. When connected to conveyors and an automatic load-handling device, the system automatically transports containers to a Megamat RS vertical carousel for buffer storage.
“Sort2ship can provide on-demand sequencing to meet customer-specific shipping requirements, automatically routing them to packaging or shipping,” said Tom Coyne, president. “The system enables DCs and e-commerce suppliers with several thousand order lines per day to significantly increase their order picking productivity.”
Other potential applications include automatic goods-to-person order picking for small parts inventory, delivering inventory to multiple workstations and improving ergonomics, Coyne added.
ProMat 2015 is scheduled to be held March 23-26, 2014 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. The tradeshow will showcase the latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the material handling and logistics industry. Modern’s complete ProMat 2015 coverage.