Dense storage: More storage without increasing floor space

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Challenges in increasing storage density

The demand for warehouse space is growing unabated. As a result, property prices are exploding, especially in prime locations. The situation is further exacerbated by dwindling supply. In the US, the supply of warehouses has reached its lowest level in more than two decades.

So, it becomes necessary for warehouse operators to make the most out of the available space. This is often compounded by the fact that processes are also becoming increasingly demanding due to the expansion of online retailing and an omni-channel policy. Compacting warehouse space, while at the same time increasing efficiency in the storage and retrieval processes – is this at all compatible?

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Requirements for an automated high-density warehouse  

Automated high-density warehouses must meet a number of requirements in order to perform their tasks optimally:

Access:

Dense storage systems can be challenging to access and retrieve items. It must be ensured that the correct pallets or containers are retrieved at all times.

Space optimization:

Dense storage systems are designed to maximize storage capacity, but this can also be a challenge. Many automated storage systems are rectangular and therefore cannot use certain areas of a building.

Scalability and flexibility:

As your business grows, your storage system should be able to grow with you to accommodate new stock or meet changing storage requirements.

Integration with other warehouse processes:

Dense storage systems should be able to integrate seamlessly with other warehouse processes to ensure maximum productivity.

With Movu automation solutions, you can be sure of achieving the highest level of storage density without having to sacrifice maximum flexibility and scalability.

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Movu atlas
Maximize storage capacity for pallets

movu robotics dense storage

Movu atlas is efficient, fast and reliable and increases your productivity. The deep-lane shuttle system moves pallets in a specially designed racking system. On one or more main lanes, the shuttle moves to the correct storage lane and can change storage lanes without the need for an operator or stacker crane to intervene. The elimination of extra aisles means a significant increase in storage capacity. Movu atlas can be used in a temperature range from -13°F to +113°F.

Movu escala
Configurable storage density

Movu escala is a scalable, fully automated, robotic goods-to-person system for order fulfillment. Movu escala is designed for double-deep storage up to five-deep storage. This means that fast direct access and high-density storage can be flexibly mapped in the system.

Thanks to its flexible layout, Movu escala adapts optimally to existing building structures. This means that you can also use storage areas for high-density storage where other storage systems would reach their limits.

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Movu warehouse densification for maximum space gain and productivity

With Movu automation solutions, you can easily gain additional storage space in your existing warehouse and increase productivity.

Adaptation to your structural conditions:

Regardless of the shape or size of your warehouse, the flexible shuttle tracking systems Movu atlas and Movu escala can manage your tasks. They are designed to integrate seamlessly into all warehouses. Even existing brownfield facilities can be used without any problems, even if they are not rectangular.

Maximum storage space:

With Movu atlas and Movu escala, you make optimum use of every square centimeter in your warehouse. Movu atlas effortlessly moves heavy-duty pallets weighing up to 1500 kg, carrying them, directly to the loading ramps in the correct sequence. Movu escala automatically transports totes weighing up to 110 lbs to and from the storage locations to the integrated picking stations. Both systems can be built up to a height of around 60 feet

Easy scalability:

As your business grows, Movu atlas and Movu escala can be expanded quickly and easily, either by extending the racking system or by adding more shuttles. So that you can easily meet additional demand.

Quick and easy integration:

All Movu systems are highly integrated and have only two interfaces, one for the software and one for the hardware. This makes integration with your warehouse management and warehouse control system easy.

Movu automation systems require very little space for robotic handling of goods, significantly increasing your storage density. Make the most of every millimeter of your warehouse while ensuring smooth material handling – saving time and maximizing your productivity.

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