FEATURE Automated Warehousing
New on the scene We’ve seen the Q3 robot in action and it is something very special, being a great solution for ecommerce, 3PLC and other warehouse setups, improving efficiency, reducing operational costs and, typically, bringing a return on investment between 12-24 months. With dual-wheel differential drive, the Q3 provides an extremely smooth and seamless navigation of warehouse inventory at great speed, working with visual sensors and inertia, providing an accurate journey throughout. The Q3 robot can also work safely alongside human workers, utilising laser, ultrasonic and infrared technologies for obstacle avoidance. Again, it doesn’t need rails, tracking or any fixed infrastructure to perform in the warehouse.
Improved productivity Installing AMRs in warehouses today allows for:
• Robotic payloads; • Automatic charging zones; • 24-hour warehouse operations; • Easily-configured systems. The scaleability and customisation alone are highly beneficial to the throughputs, depending on the demand. Additionally, the volume of weight and products that can be transported at any given time, around the clock 24/7, is considerable.
Following the use of the Q3 robot in
its warehouses, L&S Engineers have found an improved productivity rate of 40% and pick throughput of 150%. Pick error rate has more than halved due to pick to light, touch screen and static pick stations. Replenishment throughput has doubled, and space utilisation is up by 26%, with only two aisles being needed where there were required before. With a cleaner and tidier warehouse overall, stock has to be secured more carefully to avoid falling off mobile racks, contributing to a more accurate stock levels.
CONTACT:
L&S Engineers
www.lsengineers.co.uk
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