ASRS or AS/RS is short for Automated Storage and Retrieval System. These systems are designed to automatically place and retrieve items from defined storage locations in a warehouse.
Latest ASRS posts
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Exotec Skypod to Roll Out in New Alps Logistics Warehouse in Japan
May 25, 2023
Exotec will deploy its Skypod goods-to-person robots in Nagoya, Japan. It also won a 2023 MVP Excellence Award from Manhattan Associates for its work with Alliance Automotive Group France.
Hai Robotics Offers Pilot Systems to Help U.S. Businesses Adopt Automation, Leapfrog Competition
May 12, 2023
Hai Robotics is offering scalable pilots of its automated storage and retrieval systems to help companies start with robots in an affordable, low-risk way amid economic uncertainty.
Raymond to Showcase Automated Systems at Automate 2023
May 11, 2023
Raymond and its partners Andersen Material Handling and Integrated System Design will show integrated robots, telematics, and other intralogistics innovations at Automate 2023.
Planiform ASRS for Garments Boosts Throughput by Factor of 10
May 7, 2023
Planiform has developed automated storage and retrieval systems with Beckhoff to allow industrial laundry services to combine facilities for replenishment and e-commerce.
John Lewis Partnership to Use Hai Robotics Systems at New Distribution Center in U.K. as Part of Logistex Agreement
April 21, 2023
John Lewis Partnerships will soon have Hai Robotics systems installed at its Fenny Lock, Milton Keynes distribution center.
Vecna Robotics Surveys Supply Chain Professionals on the State of the Material Handling Automation Market in 2023
April 4, 2023
Vecna Robotics and CITE Research surveyed more than 1,000 supply chain professionals across industries and found that warehouses are starting to adopt automation to address labor shortages.
Honeywell Addresses Automation Interoperability Gap as Warehouse Technology Investment Nears $22B
March 23, 2023
Honeywell's new Universal Robotics Controller is a centralized offering to facilitate communications and control of automated storage and retrieval systems and palletizing robots.
Swisslog Works With Cardinal Health at-Home to Deploy Fulfillment Robots at New Distribution Center
March 21, 2023
Swisslog said its SynQ software manages an AutoStore robotic storage system at Cardinal Health's new warehouse, as well as integration with other enterprise software.
Wagner Logistics Explains How Micro-Fulfillment, Automation Can Keep Up With Retail Changes
March 18, 2023
Wagner Logistics offers services in its own facility and leased space across the U.S. Micro-fulfillment centers are part of the solution to labor and market challenges, it noted.
AutoStore Introduces Enhanced FusionPort Workstations for Bin Picking
March 17, 2023
AutoStore has released two bin-picking workstations for its automated storage and retrieval systems that include improved ergonomics, visual aids, and a consolidated staging option.
Geek+ to Debut New Picking, Sorting, and Storage Systems at ProMat 2023
March 10, 2023
Geek+ plans to show the latest version of its PopPick system, the upgraded M200C mobile robot, its new Vertical Sorting Wall, and the high-density Four-Way Shuttle at ProMat.
JD.com Deploys Automation at Third ‘Self Operating’ Warehouse in California
March 6, 2023
JD.com's JD Logistics United States division has applied lessons and technologies from its logistics deployments in China to address North American supply chain challenges.
BALYO to Display Robotic Automation for High Bay Storage at ProMat 2023
February 27, 2023
BALYO, whose high-bay storage robots include autonomous forklifts and an alternative to automated storage and retrieval systems, will provide demonstrations and experts at ProMat.
Automation Has Multiple Positive Effects on Warehouse Efficiency, Says Wagner Logistics
February 26, 2023
Automation may not be taking jobs or leading to a rush to "lights-out" warehouses, but robots can improve working environments and productivity now, notes Wagner.
Manifest 2023 Speakers, Attendees Say Why Supply Chains Should Add Robots Now
February 14, 2023
Manifest 2023 featured several sessions about the advantages of supply chain automation. This reporter's notebook found speakers, exhibitors, and attendees still bullish on robotics.
