Automatic storage systems for efficient fulfillment

The OSR Shuttle Evo is an automated small parts warehouse that securely stores various types of goods or raw materials in a space-efficient manner. Various sizes of containers, cartons and trays with loads of up to 50 kilograms (110 lb) can be stored multi-deep or stacked in the shuttle system. This is what makes the OSR Shuttle Evo the heart of intelligent and efficient processes in production and distribution. The flexibility of the shuttle system is what allows it to handle so many different processes, such as:

• Storing raw materials, goods, stock and overstock
• Picking customer-specific orders
• Buffering orders or semi-finished products
• Replenishing automated and manual picking areas
• Supplying production lines or assembly areas
• Sequencing goods and orders

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More than 400 of our shuttle systems are up and running worldwide, for example, in the automotive industry, in pharmaceutical wholesaling and healthcare, in online retail, in food retail or the textiles and fashion industries. Another area of application is in micro fulfillment. Thanks to its flexible and scalable system design, the OSR Shuttle Evo adapts well to the different requirements of various sectors and can always provide the optimum support for the process and the business model.

The advantages that come with our flexible, scalable shuttle system are many: Not only does it perform optimally in terms of order processing, it also offers generous space for your growing assortment.

The international Kramp Groep with headquarters in Varsseveld, the Netherlands, was founded in 1951 as a one-person operation. Today, Kramp is Europe’s largest specialist for spare parts and agricultural supplies and is on course for strong growth. In keeping with their slogan, “It’s that easy”, smooth logistics and great customer service are the cornerstones of Kramp’s success. For several years, Kramp has been relying on the intelligent automation solutions by KNAPP for its warehouse logistics. In order to support further growth and to further optimize the service for their customers, Kramp selected a new automation solution that utilizes the brand-new OSR Shuttle Evo for the distribution center at the company headquarters in Varsseveld.

Hear the whole story about how Kramp used the OSR Shuttle Evo to optimize their processes.

Easy picking. A fast shuttle system combined with the ergonomic work stations of the Pick-it-Easy series means that rapid, accurate order processing is assured.

A fetching combination. Pairing our autonomous mobile robots, the Open Shuttles, with the powerful shuttle system gives rise to the system solution OSR Shuttle Evo+. This solution provides an added plus in flexibility to warehouse processes.

It’s in the bag. The rapid storage system OSR Shuttle combined with our pocket sorter system provide much needed efficiency and performance, in particular for applications in fashion logistics, e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment.

A sure hand. When combined with the Pick-it-Easy Robot, a fully automated storage picking solution results.

The Fastbox is a rapid storage and buffer tower with a lift system. Usually connected to a Pick-it-Easy work station, it perfectly complements a storage system such as the OSR Shuttle. A Fastbox is incredibly useful as a rapid buffer, for example, buffering

• Fast-moving articles, to process fast-moving articles from the OSR Shuttle Evo
• Order containers
• Containers prior to sequencing and sorting, such as for a packing pattern calculation at the work station

Like the shuttle systems, the Fastbox is scalable in size and designed according to the proven principle of parts commonality. It processes containers, cartons and trays. The Fastbox complies with the strictest safety standards in the same way as the OSR Shuttle Evo and also has a standard energy concept.

Hundreds of our stacker cranes are in operation around the world. Systems using high-bay racking, silo type constructions and designs for use within a hall are available. The stacker cranes store diverse load carriers in single- and multiple-deep racks.

• Pallets
• Containers
• Trays
• Cartons

The projects we realize have huge dimensions: The rack line systems for pallet stacker cranes can be over 200 m long and 30 m high (roughly 650 by 100 feet). Stacker cranes are also ideal for use in cold-storage and deep freeze areas. Besides efficiently storing goods, the stacker cranes can also supply flow racks when required. Our stacker cranes provide outstanding energy efficiency and intelligent energy management. KiSoft or SAP® EWM by KNAPP handle stacker crane control, completing the all-in-one solution from a single source.