Exotec Skypod System

 

Boost Case Handling Success with Exotec’s Skypod System

This technology is a cutting-edge automated storage and retrieval system designed to improve order picking performance, flexibility and efficiency. This system’s unique design ensures every SKU is accessible in under two minutes.

Exotec’s Skypod system provides easy installation and scalability, allowing warehouses to quickly adapt to changes in demand, including peak season, by quickly adding robots or racks with minimal disruption. If you’re looking for an easy to implement order fulfillment solution to address your storage, labor and order processing needs, we are happy to help. Our experts are familiar with a variety of technologies and solutions and will work with you to identify the best option to meet your specific challenges and requirements.


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How the Exotec Skypod system works

The Exotec Skypod system combines the advantages of high-density storage rack with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to deliver a unique goods-to-person solution for automated storage and order fulfillment. Goods are stored in bins or on trays, which are inducted into the system through either bin interface or ergonomic workstations. From there, the Skypod mobile robots retrieve containers and transport them across the warehouse floor and into racking locations for storage.

When a product needs to be retrieved to fulfill an order, the robots can access and retrieve the item from the racking location in under two minutes. The system’s workstations are equipped with ramps that allow Skypod robots to ergonomically present bins and trays to the operator. With integrated screens and scanners, the workstations support order picking, replenishment and inventory checks, enabling operators to process up to 400 containers per hour. Optional accessories such as Pick to Light and additional scanners can be added to further enhance accuracy. For increased throughput, Skypod’s Order Movers can be incorporated into workstations, allowing operators to prepare up to four orders simultaneously while the conveyor system automatically introduces and removes fulfillment containers. The Skypod system operates efficiently in both chilled and ambient environments.

The entire system is managed by the Deepsky®, Exotec’s proprietary warehouse execution system (WES), which seamlessly integrates with your warehouse management system (WMS). This software also enables Skypod robots to prioritize urgent orders, ensuring they are processed as quickly and efficiently as possible.

 

Features & Benefits

  • Optimized space utilization – Increases storage density by effectively using vertical space.
  • Fast and agile robots – Powered by advanced software for increased efficiency.
  • Seamless installation – Painless setup with scalable options for quick expansion.
  • Rapid SKU access – Retrieves any item in less than 2 minutes.
  • Efficient scalability – Easily add robots and racks with minimal operational interruptions.
  • Cost reduction – Decreases labor costs by reducing travel time and boosting operator efficiency.
  • Picking support – Easily store a wide range of goods in bins or avoid decanting your items altogether by placing your cartons or fulfillment containers directly on Exotec trays.
  • Seasonal rental – Easily address your peak season demand with convenient robot rental model.
 

Specifications

Skypod robot:

  • Travel speed: 4m/s (13 ft/s)
  • Max item retrieval time: 2 minutes
  • Dimensions: 765 x 660 x 390mm (30.1 x 25.9 x 15.3in)
  • Payload: 30kg (66.4 lbs.)
  • Operating temps: 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
  • Battery charging time: 5 minutes every hour


Storage bins:

  • Dimensions: 450 x 650 mm (17.5 x 25.5 in)
  • Available in 3 heights:
    • 220mm (8.6 in)
    • 320mm (12.6 in)
    • 420mm (16.5 in)
  • Storage trays are suitable for cartons measuring up to 600 x 400 x 400 mm (23.5 x 15.5 x 15.5 in)
  • Can be partitioned into 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 compartments with removable plastic dividers


Storage rack:

  • Max. height: up to 12 m (39 ft)
 

Considerations

In order to make a well-informed decision when selecting automated equipment, it’s important to:

  • Review your warehouse's operational requirements, space constraints and inventory.
  • Analyze the system's scalability and associated costs.
  • Factor in the support and maintenance services offered by the automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) provider.
  • Leverage this information to make an informed decision about integrating the system.
 

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