ISD and URBX to provide robotic AS/RS solutions

Integrated Systems Design (ISD), a leading material handling solution provider, announced today an alliance with URBX, which offers high-density robotic automation. Under the allliance, ISD is now authorized to design, implement, and support URBX's automated vertical goods-to-person AS/RS solution.

The URBX system, has the ability to reach heights of 125 feet and accommodate 75 levels of double-deep tote storage, giving the system unparalleled storage density, velocity, and throughput capabilities, the partners noted. The system’s fleet of free-roaming, dual-robots can fulfill complex, multi-line orders up to eight times faster than traditional systems.

Tony Morgott, VP of ISD, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership: "At ISD, we've always been at the forefront of warehouse automation. The URBX system aligns perfectly with our mission to provide our clients with the most efficient and innovative solutions. This technology's ability to complete 50-line orders in under 3 minutes is not just impressive – it's revolutionary."

The collaboration between ISD and URBX is set to address the growing complexities faced by modern warehouses and distribution centers, the partners added. "Our clients are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations in the face of increasing-commerce demands and the need for rapid store replenishment," said Rudi Lueg, Chief Commercial Officer at URBX. "The URBX system, integrated with our advanced warehouse execution systems, offers a scalable, flexible solution that can adapt to our clients' evolving needs."

Morgott highlighted the strategic advantage this partnership brings to ISD's clients: "In today's fast-paced retail and e-commerce landscape, speed and accuracy are paramount. The URBX system, combined with our expertise in systems integration, will empower our clients to meet and exceed the intense demands of modern fulfillment. We're not just offering a product; we're providing a competitive advantage."

ISD expertise ranges from handling, storing, and picking pieces (eaches), cases, pallets, build lines, and special or custom handling solutions. Products and services include automatic storage and retrieval (ASRS), conveyor, robotics, batch stations, shuttles, pick-to-light, A-Frames, carousels, vertical lift modules (VLMs), controls, software (including inventory management, WCS, WMS, MES, and ERP).