With a brand-agnostic approach, we evaluate technologies solely based on their capacity to meet your needs & adapt to future objectives. Whether it’s implementing mobile robots, automated storage & retrieval systems (ASRS), automated guided vehicles (AGV), or other innovative solutions, our approach prioritizes substantial productivity gains & swift returns on investment.
AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS PORTFOLIO
Your Guide to the Future of Automated Material Handling & Storage
DIRECTORY Why Invest in Automation?
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Industries We Serve Improve End of Line Process Flow Pairing Solutions with Job Function Automation Solutions Maximize Space Utilization: Narrow Aisle Trucks Industrial Storage & Handling Notes / Sketchpad
DISCOVER THE WOLTER ADVANTAGE
Uniquely Equipped Our process is meticulously crafted to identify opportunities that accelerate your productivity, safety, quality, & lower cost regardless of whether you’re introducing automation into existing operations, upgrading & integrating automation, scaling or expanding, or designing a new facility & operation. From engineering & design to installation & training, Wolter’s comprehensive services cover every stage of your project. Our team harnesses the synergy of scalable material handling systems, user friendly software, & automation engineering to deliver unparalleled solutions. Integrating Solutions & Success With a brand-agnostic approach, we evaluate technologies solely based on their capacity to meet your needs & adapt to future objectives. Whether it’s implementing automated mobile robots (AMR), fixed robotic applications, automated storage & retrieval systems (ASRS), automated guided vehicles (AGV), or other innovative solutions, our approach prioritizes substantial productivity gains & swift returns on investment. At Wolter, we’re not just about immediate improvement; we lay the groundwork for sustainable growth with minimal disruption as you optimize for tomorrow.
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WHY INVE$T IN AUTOMATION?
Let’s say your employee labor costs were $100... How can automation save you money?
$100 $50
Employee Labor
Forklift Operation
$20 $15 $10 $40
ASRS
Companies often pay more in employee labor costs than the total cost of automating their entire facility. The Real Cost of Automation Solutions
Conveyor
AGV
AMR
AUTOMATION IS THE FUTURE OF WAREHOUSING & MANUFACTURING
Quick Deployment & Payback New AMR and other robotic warehouse automation solutions can be deployed in as little as 3-4 months. Payback is almost always under 1 year.
ROI < 1-2 YRS.
PRODUCTIVITY
Majority Improvement in KPIs Over 70% of order fulfillment operations and warehouses that deploy warehouse automation have noted double-digit improvement in KPIs like cycle time, productivity, and inventory efficiency.
INJURY
Safe, Accurate, & Fast Robotic solutions such as AMRs, AGVs, palletizers work faster, safer, & more accurately than human workers, significantly increasing overall productivity. Injury incidents & costs can decrease by over 90%.
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96%
Changing Perspectives Companies that avoid adopting automation risk becoming irrelevant: ▶ Over 96% of logistics and manufacturing organizations use or plan to use robots in their operations ▶ Over 63% of companies are currently using or considering large-scale intralogistics automation
USE OF AUTOMATION
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
3rd Party Logistics
Aerospace / Defense Automotive
Consumer Packaged Goods
Retail & Apparel
Technology
E-commerce
Food & Beverage
General Manufacturing
Paper & Raw Materials Healthcare/Medical
Other Systems Integrators
...And More!
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IMPROVE END OF LINE PROCESS FLOW
Complete Turnkey End of Line Solutions ▶ A MRs & AGVs ▶ Integrated Components ▶ C ollaborative & Industrial Robotics
Easily Automate Your End of Line Process
▶ Modular - independent, scalable components ▶ Productive - ergonomic, pick & build software ▶ Collaborative - ‘in the open’ robotics & automation ▶ Connected - systems, controls, software & processes
▶ P allet Dispensers ▶ S tationary Racking ▶ C omprehensive Software
Palletize
Transport
Dispense
Wrap
Putaway
Monitor & Control
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PAIRING SOLUTIONS WITH JOB FUNCTION How can automation meet your custom needs? FULFILLMENT PICKING & KITTING
Benefits 1. Improved order accuracy through automated inventory tracking & management. 2. Faster order processing & reduced cycle times, leading to quicker order fulfillment. 3. Enhanced scalability, allowing warehouses to handle increased order volumes efficiently. Solutions ▶ Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) • Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) • Order Management Systems (OMS)
Benefits 1.
Increased picking accuracy & reduced errors with the implementation of automated picking systems. 2. Optimized picking routes & strategies, minimizing travel time for workers. 3. Real-time inventory visibility, ensuring the availability of items for picking and reducing stockouts. Solutions ▶ G oods-to-Person (G2P) Systems • Pick-to-Light Systems • Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
DELIVERY END OF LINE
PACKING & SHIPPING
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Benefits 1.
Automated labeling & packaging at the end of the production line, reducing manual labor & human errors. 2. Integration with quality control systems for immediate identification & resolution of defects. 3. Enhanced product traceability, facilitating recalls & improving supply chain transparency. Solutions ▶ A utomated Case Erectors • Quality Control Systems • Case Sealers • Robotic Palletizers
Streamlined packing processes with automated packing stations, reducing labor & increasing efficiency. 2. Improved packaging consistency & compliance with shipping regulations. 3. Reduced shipping costs & faster order processing times due to optimized packing & shipping workflows. Solutions ▶ A utomated Packing Stations • Dimensioning Systems • Automated Labeling Systems
SORTATION
NARROW AISLE
Benefits 1. Improved order accuracy through automated inventory tracking & management. 2. Faster order processing and reduced cycle times, leading to quicker order fulfillment. 3. Enhanced scalability, allowing warehouses to handle increased order volumes efficiently. Solutions ▶ A utomated Sortation Conveyors • Cross-Belt Sorters • Shoe Sorters • Tilt Tray Sorters
Benefits 1.
Maximized use of warehouse space with narrow aisle configurations & automated guided vehicles (AGVs). 2. Improved safety with AGVs navigating narrow aisles & minimizing the risk of collisions. 3. Enhanced inventory management through real-time tracking of items, reducing stock discrepancies. Solutions ▶ A utomated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) • Narrow Aisle Forklifts • High-Density Storage Systems
STORAGE
PALLET & CASE HANDLING
Benefits 1.
Benefits 1.
Efficient handling & movement of cases through automated conveyor systems & robotic arms. 2. Reduction in manual lifting & labor-intensive tasks, minimizing the risk of workplace injuries. 3. Integration with warehouse management systems for seamless tracking and control of case movements. Solutions ▶ A utomated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) • Conveyor Systems • Robotic Arms • Automated Mobile Robots (AMRs)
Maximization of storage space with automated vertical storage systems and high-density racks. 2. Improved inventory accuracy & accessibility through automated storage & retrieval systems (AS/RS). 3. Optimization of inventory rotation & storage conditions, ensuring product quality & shelf-life management. Solutions ▶ A utomated Vertical Storage Systems • High-Density Racks • Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
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AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS
AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES & MOBILE ROBOTICS
Automated Guided Forklifts
Automated Mobile Robots
Semi-Automated Vehicles
Automated Guided Carts
Palletizing Robots
Automated Sweeper Robots
CONVEYORS & AUTOMATED HANDLING
Fulfillment Systems
Box/Container Erecting & Handling
Pallet Handling & Dispensing
AUTOMATED STORAGE & RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS (AS/RS)
Automated Storage & Retrieval
Shuttle Systems
Micro-fulfillment & Autostorage
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MAXIMIZE SPACE UTILIZATION Store more in less space at a lower cost! Narrowing your footprint will allow for maximizing space as well as reducing costs per square foot.
AISLE WIDTH
TRUCK STYLE
TURRET TRUCK
5.5’ Aisles
Turret Truck compared to a 4 wheel = 54% Space Savings
ARTICULATED FORKLIFT
7’ Aisles
Articulated Forklift compared to a 4 wheel = 42% Space Savings
7.5’ Aisles
STACKER
Stacker compared to a 4 wheel = 38% Space Savings
9’ Aisles
COMPACT 3-WHEEL
REACH TRUCK
Compact/Reach Truck compared to a 4 wheel = 25% Space Savings
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NARROW AISLE TRUCKS
TRUCK STYLE
AISLE WIDTH
STAND-UP RIDER
10’ Aisles
Stand-Up Rider compared to a 4 wheel = 17% Space Savings
3 WHEEL ELECTRIC
11.5’ Aisles
3 Wheel Electric compared to a 4 wheel = 8% Space Savings
4 WHEEL ELECTRIC OR LP GAS
12’ Aisles
Fully Autonomous Operation ▶ Compatible with all common narrow aisle applications ▶ Storage and retrieval in narrow aisles at lifting heights of up to 16 metres ▶ Outstanding handling performance for the most complex operating requirements
AGT
AGV
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INDUSTRIAL STORAGE & HANDLING
AUTOMATED STORAGE & RETRIEVAL SYSTEM (AS/RS)
Put Away & Retrieval System
Shuttle Systems
Micro-Fulfillment & Autostorage
VERTICAL LIFT MODULE (VLM) & CAROUSEL
Vertical Lift Module CONVEYOR
Vertical Lift Storage Carousel
Horizontal Carousel
Conveyors & Sortation
Fulfillment Systems
Pallet Handling & Dispensing
HIGH-DENSITY MOBILE RACKING
Mobile Pallet Racking
Bulk Storage
Industrial Shelving
PACKAGING & PALLET HANDLING
Box Sealing
Case Erecting
Pallet Dispensing
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