Overview
AutoStore is an advanced automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) designed for high-density, high-throughput piece-pick and case-pick operations. Its modular grid structure — combined with fast-moving robots — maximizes space, accelerates inventory retrieval, and adapts to changing needs, even in cold storage environments.
As a trusted automation partner, Dematic combines its global resources and expertise with AutoStore’s innovative technology to deliver supply chain solutions that empower and sustain customer operations.
When you're picking a vendor for something as large as an AutoStore, you have to pick a vendor that's going to partner with you through the difficult times, as much as the easy times, and luckily we partnered with Dematic and they've done a great job in that regard.
Philip WengerDirector of Technology, Noble
AutoStore systems, empowered by Dematic, combines high-density piece and case storage with high-throughput automation to transform warehouse operations. As an experienced integrator and software expert, Dematic is uniquely qualified to implement AutoStore systems to achieve superior performance. What’s more, the Dematic Lifecycle Solutions & Services team reaches around the globe to guarantee these AutoStore benefits:
High throughput
AutoStore systems provide fast retrieval and processing of orders. Their efficient use of space and high-speed robots allow operations to meet increasing demands for greater capacity.
Reliability
The simple, robust design of AutoStore systems minimizes maintenance needs and reduces the risk of breakdowns. Their reliability provides continuous operation, even in high-demand environments.
Space
AutoStore systems maximize warehouse space by vertically stacking bins, reducing the need for expansive floor areas and optimizing storage density. This compact design can save up to 4x the floor space of traditional systems.
Flexibility and scalability
The modular design of AutoStore systems allow for easy expansion and adaptation to changing business needs. Whether scaling storage or adding robots, the system adapts quickly to operational requirements.
Speed and efficiency
AutoStore systems ensure rapid order fulfillment with high-speed robotics. Their quick retrieval and minimal downtime allow operations to meet demands for fast, reliable delivery while improving operational efficiency.
Product safety and security
AutoStore systems provide secure, automated storage that minimize human error by reducing product handling risks. Inventory is stored safely in bins within a controlled, precise manner that ensures product integrity.
AutoStore is a grid of stacked bins with autonomous robots that travel on top the grid and reach into the grid to store and retrieve inventory. The robots bring the bins to workstations (also called ports) where workers pick items for order fulfillment. Chargers ensure the robots are always ready, and the controller manages system operations, coordinating components and optimizing the workflow.
Integration capabilities allow AutoStore to work with other systems as part of larger flexible automation solution. Modular design provides redundancy to ensure continuous operation. Globally, AutoStore systems achieve an availability rate of 99.8%.
AutoStore systems provide transformative storage, retrieval, and order fulfilment solutions across industries. The adaptable, high-density systems maximise space, increase efficiency, and boost customer satisfaction.
AutoStore systems optimize retail operations with high-density storage and fast order fulfillment for efficient management of diverse sets of SKUs. Their compact design maximizes space in backrooms and warehouses, while their intelligent inventory management ensures popular items are quickly accessible. AutoStore systems boost productivity, enhance customer satisfaction, and support omnichannel strategies for same-day delivery and in-store pickup.
As a company that’s led innovation in Supply Chain for more than 200 years, Dematic provides the widest range of solutions and the expertise to build the solution you need for complete control and visibility over your operation.
Our solutions are tailored to your business challenges. Using standardised sub-systems and industry-leading insight and expertise, Dematic provides world-class integrated hardware, software, and support to help you empower people, optimise space, drive growth and improve efficiency.
With Dematic, you can grow your business to compete locally, retain customer loyalty, and deliver with speed and accuracy on a global scale.
Handbook
This eBook explores in detail the challenges supply chains currently face and compares the leading systems available today. Learn more about:
An AutoStore system is a high-density, cubic AS/RS where bins are stacked vertically in a grid and accessed by robots that travel on the top layer of the system grid. Robots retrieve bins and deliver them to ports for picking or replenishment.
The main components of an AutoStore system are:
Yes, their modular design allows for easy expansion by adding more grid, robots, or ports without disrupting existing operations.
Yes, The AutoStore Multi-Temperature capability provides storage for ambient, refrigerated, and frozen goods. To minimize space and save energy, a single grid can have sections with different storage temperatures. Or a grid can be a single storage temperature, for example, frozen-only. Multiple frozen temperature grids can be added side-by-side to expand capacity. AutoStore Multi-Temperature capability is especially well-suited for grocery and healthcare operations.
AutoStore's High Throughput capability enables e-commerce customers to store more and fulfill faster even with space constraints. With the ability to store over one million bins, you can have nearly unlimited storage for all of your SKUs. The AutoStore ports enable fast throughput to fulfill orders in seconds, not hours, to meet peak demands of holidays and other surge shopping days.
