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Report: Warehouse automation companies address fire-risk concerns

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…plastic containers, helping to prevent the spread of fires. In 2022, AutoStore stated fire safety was a top priority. The following year, it launched new robots using lithium-titanium oxide (LTO) batteries. Although the primary motivation was faster charging, LTO batteries are among the most fire-resistant battery chemistries and so this was likely also a factor in the decision.


How Onshoring Is Driving a New Wave of Automation in Pharma Manufacturing

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…Compact, cube-based automation solutions like AutoStore have proven ideal for this task. Already a go-to solution in pharmaceutical and healthcare distribution, AutoStore is now gaining traction in pharma manufacturing thanks to its high-density design, exceptional uptime with minimal maintenance, and operational flexibility. Its architecture eliminates the need for aisles or conveyor systems and is highly scalable, enabling configuration as a…


Kardex announces 100th AutoStore installation in less than five years

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…specialist Kardex announced that its AutoStore business unit has reached a major milestone: the receipt of its 100th AutoStore site. Launched in early 2021, Kardex said it has quickly established itself as a key AutoStore integration partner in the global AutoStore ecosystem. From the very first customer project for one of Germany’s leading e-commerce players Arbeitsschutz-Express, to site number 100…


AutoStore introduces new products, with AutoCase, FlexBins and Frozen-Only Grid

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AutoStore, a global provider of technology-driven, intelligent order fulfillment offerings, announced the launch of its Fall 2025 product portfolio. The company announced multiple new products and enhancements, including: AutoCase, which automates the movement of full cases in and out of storage. FlexBins, allowing multiple bin sizes in one Grid to expand SKU assortment, increase density and support consolidation and buffering.…


PACK Expo 2025: Kardex premieres SnapVac, AutoStore 3D Engine

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…automated grid cleaning robot and AutoStore 3D Engine at PACK Expo 2025 in Las Vegas. The company’s booth at the international packaging and processing show also featured demos and products from Kardex’s growing suite of purpose-built AutoStore innovations. SnapVac reduces manual labor with automated cleaning SnapVac, which Kardex announced in July 2025, is mounted on an AutoStore Red Line robot…


Case study: Balluff, Kardex deliver a fully operational AutoStore system in six months

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…signing to a fully operational AutoStore system in just six months, without any major infrastructure upgrades or operational downtime. Clear vision expedites fulfillment system deployment With increasing fulfillment demands and a need to replace aging carousel technology, Balluff sought a system that could not only meet today’s operational challenges but also scale for tomorrow’s growth. The answer came in the…


From storage to shippable: ASRS and packing automation streamline order fulfillment

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…stations. In this Special Focus Issue: PHOTOS: Berkshire Grey, Kardex demo AutoStore CarouselAI More than the grid: How Ocado Intelligent Automation’s OSRS manages fulfillment Vention unveils AI-powered bin picking system at GTC 2025 ...And more


Report: Warehouse automation deal activity on the rise

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…a result, valuations skyrocketed. Notably, AutoStore reached a 21x revenue multiple in 2022, with SoftBank acquiring a $2.2 billion stake that valued the company at $7 billion. Similarly, Zebra Technologies acquired Fetch Robotics for $290 million (95% stake) in 2021. Based on Fetch’s “run-rate sales of approximately $10 million” at the time of the acquisition, IA said this would imply…


Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA partners with Swisslog to modernize warehouse, assembly operations

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…USA will deploy an advanced AutoStore system integrated with autonomous forklifts, orchestrated by Swisslog’s SynQ software. Sumitomo Drive Technologies, a brand of Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA), manufactures power transmission and control products for a variety of applications serving customers in food and beverage, parcel handling, automotive and mining. Upgraded warehouse, assembly operations Swisslog said the new automation system…


PHOTOS: Berkshire Grey, Kardex demo AutoStore CarouselAI

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…Kardex recently demonstrated the new AutoStore CarouselAI robotic picking cell integrated with its FulfillX warehouse execution system 〈WES〉. Kardex and BG offered a hands-on look at how AI-powered robots can efficiently pick items directly from AutoStore bins and place them - not drop them - with precision and speed. Kardex said its integration demonstrates that AI-powered bin picking is not…


Kardex introduces SnapVac automated cleaning robot for AutoStore Red Line systems

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…cleaning robot designed specifically for AutoStore Red Line systems. Clean without stopping operations Kardex said SnapVac is engineered to eliminate dust and debris buildup from the top of the AutoStore grid without interrupting operations, which helps operators reduce downtime, extend robot lifespan, and ensure clean, safe and high-performing systems. “With Kardex SnapVac, we’re delivering a smarter, safer and more efficient…


AutoStore eclipses 300 installations in North America with Medline deployment

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Global order fulfillment technology company AutoStore announced it has surpassed 300 installations across North America. The 300th system, located at Medline’s new site installation in Aurora, Colo., represents a full-circle moment for AutoStore. Implemented in collaboration with Swisslog, AutoStore said this latest installation builds on a relationship that began more than a decade ago. Fulfillment built for a world that…


AutoStore integrator, automated warehouse provider Element Logic acquires ABCO Systems

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…automation offerings. Element Logic, an AutoStore provider, has acquired ABCO Systems to expand its presence in the Americas marketplace and around the globe. Partnership built on shared experience ABCO Systems, previously owned by The Zaf Group, has over 30 years of experience in warehouse design and automation. The company has delivered racking, pick mezzanines, storage offerings and shelving systems -…


Flexibility Helps Omni-channel Distribution Centers Do More

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…prioritizing e-commerce fulfillment efficiency, an AutoStore goods-to-person solution from Swisslog has many benefits. As a leading integrator of the ultra-dense AutoStore system, Swisslog boasts over 400 projects worldwide with control software including unique features that unlock productivity and throughput levels. Automating the Omnichannel Warehouse Strategically designing and deploying warehouse automation and software, in collaboration with a partner like Swisslog, empowers…


Toyota merges Bastian Solutions and viastore North America

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…including an integrated mini-system featuring AutoStore, Tompkins Robotics t-sort parcel sortation system, Sealed Air autobagger, as well as demonstrations of viastore’s ChannelCar Pallet system, and Exotec’s Skypod case-handling system. Bastian Solutions also shared customer success stories, inviting attendees to discover how brands like Puma, Americold, and Denso are using automation to scale operations without expanding their footprint, tackle labor shortages,…


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