Sortation Systems
Modular, flexible, and scalable automated sortation systems
Every day, production and distribution operations must sort large quantities of inventory contained in cartons, cases, totes, bags, or stuffed envelopes. As service level agreements become more demanding, the pressures to perform at or above expectations grow. These realities along with higher order volumes, shorter processing times, and rising operational costs create a compelling business case for automated sortation.
Benefits of Dematic sortation systems
Dematic works with you to determine the sortation system that is right for your situation.
Increased throughput and capacity
Sortation systems automate product routing and diverting to support high‑volume operations and faster order processing.
Improved accuracy and accountability
Barcode scanning and load tracking ensure precise sort decisions, visibility, and confirmation of delivery to the correct destination.
Higher productivity at lower cost
Automated sortation reduces manual handling and labor requirements while delivering one of the lowest costs per case or item sorted.
Balanced and synchronized material flow
Coordinated control of gapping, scanning, and diverting creates smooth, continuous flow across functional areas.
Scalability and future readiness
Modular designs and scalable controls allow sortation systems to grow, reconfigure, and adapt as operational requirements change.
Seamless system integration
Sortation systems integrate with inventory storage, order picking, WMS, and downstream automation to create end‑to‑end workflows.
Sortation technology for every application
Dematic offers a suite of sorting technologies designed to accommodate a wide variety of applications, load types, and rates. We analyze your workflows and apply the appropriate sorting technology to meet operational requirements and provide return on investment.
Dematic diverter systems are designed for low‑ to mid‑rate sorting applications and support order picking configurations such as container‑to‑pick‑zone and zone‑route fulfillment.
Typical applications include:
- Routing loads to and from workstations
- Directing product flow between storage, picking, and packing areas
- Supporting zone‑based order fulfillment
Sortation System Management & Controls
Dematic sortation systems are managed as a single, integrated machine that coordinates induction, gapping, scanning, divert control, and delivery confirmation. The control layer tracks load IDs, executes sort logic, and provides visibility and reporting for operational accountability.
The system interfaces with WMS and peripheral devices such as scanners, labelers, and scales, supporting both batch and discrete strategies. Built on a proven, high‑performance platform, Dematic sortation controls support mid‑ to high‑throughput operations and offer user‑configurable settings to adapt to changing operational requirements.
Why choose Dematic as your automation partner
Built for continuous improvement
Our partnership continues long after go‑live. Dematic Lifecycle Solutions & Services refine, modernize, and expand systems as your business evolves. Assessment, optimization, training, and upgrades extend equipment life, improve performance, and reduce waste. Ongoing support featuring modular technologies and adaptable software allow you to grow your operations without disruption, securing long‑term value.