Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
Maximum Efficiency & Speed for Logistics Management
ASRS: Enabling Flexibility & Agility Throughout the Warehouse
IO-Link Wireless and ASRS Systems
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS systems), stacker cranes, and material handling equipment need to operate with precision and high speed to keep up with increasing demands. As warehouses and logistic facilities manage a wide variety of items—ranging from small, irregularly shaped products to large, heavy loads—these systems must handle complex inventory retrieval and order fulfillment tasks efficiently and accurately.
IO-Link Wireless communication delivers industrial-grade, real-time control for ASRS warehouses, and other automated systems by enabling high-speed wireless communication between various components such as cranes, conveyors, sensors, telescopic arms, and actuators. It enables smooth and accurate handling of diverse products in dynamic warehouse environments. IO-Link Wireless eliminates network delays, interference, and dead zones, ensuring deterministic communication for fast, error-free operations, even in complex industrial and logistics facilities.
IO-Link Wireless allows these systems to support a full range of small to bulky parcels, irregular goods, and more, by providing flexible configurations to adapt to the constantly changing inventory in fulfillment centers. This capability makes it ideal for facilities that require versatility in managing different load types without compromising speed or accuracy.
By eliminating the need for cumbersome wiring, such operations can easily move or expand their equipment to adapt to new demands without lengthy reconfigurations. In addition, IO-Link Wireless facilitates the seamless, cable-free integration of sensors into automated warehouse management systems to monitor motors, gears, belts and bearings. This enables predictive maintenance by identifying potential damage in motors, wheels, or telescopic arms. The result is reduced downtime and simplified maintenance, allowing facilities to operate at peak efficiency with minimal disruption. The wireless solution supports the seamless integration of new systems and equipment, ensuring quick responses to increased volumes or evolving customer requirements.
Wireless Benefits for Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems
Increased capacity and flexibility, intelligent management with full control and visibility
Overstocking Reduction
Full Visibility
Enhanced Abilities
Easy Integration
Scalability
Maintenance Optimization
Case Study: Empowering Box Handling Systems for Maximum Efficiency
How IO-Wireless Improves Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
Eurofork, the Italian specialist in the production of automatic handling systems for warehouses, has integrated CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless technology into its E-Box Gripper system. As a prime example for one of CoreTigo’s industrial wireless solutions, this enabled the system to impressively improve, empowering the automated warehouse storage system with fast and reliable performance, providing high non-stop warehouse operations even during seasonal peaks.
With its compact design, the E-BOX GRIPPER allows increased storage volumes within the automated warehouse, enabling higher storage capacity for the same amount of space. The use of sensors and IoT components make it quick and easy to install, maintain and, most importantly, collect data for predictive maintenance.
Using IO-Link Wireless based communication enabled Eurofork to control the conveying unit’s grippers wirelessly with full flexibility, rather than having complex and malfunction-prone wired connectivity. The TigoBridge IO-Link Wireless Bridge device enables the simplest and most reliable wireless communication from the moving E-BOX GRIPPER. The TigoBridges communicate over the air with the TigoMaster IO-Link Wireless Master. This setup is particularly suited for environments with densely packed warehouse shelving aisles, where interference is a common challenge.
Read the full story about IO-Link Wireless for Automated Warehouse Solutions.
Eurofork, the Italian specialist in the production of automatic handling systems for warehouses, has integrated CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless technology into its E-Box Gripper system. As a prime example for one of CoreTigo’s industrial wireless solutions, this enabled the system to impressively improve, empowering the automated warehouse storage system with fast and reliable performance, providing high non-stop warehouse operations even during seasonal peaks.
With its compact design, the E-BOX GRIPPER allows increased storage volumes within the automated warehouse, enabling higher storage capacity for the same amount of space. The use of sensors and IoT components make it quick and easy to install, maintain and, most importantly, collect data for predictive maintenance.
Using IO-Link Wireless based communication enabled Eurofork to control the conveying unit’s grippers wirelessly with full flexibility, rather than having complex and malfunction-prone wired connectivity. The TigoBridge IO-Link Wireless Bridge device enables the simplest and most reliable wireless communication from the moving E-BOX GRIPPER. The TigoBridges communicate over the air with the TigoMaster IO-Link Wireless Master. This setup is particularly suited for environments with densely packed warehouse shelving aisles, where interference is a common challenge.
Read the full story about IO-Link Wireless for Automated Warehouse Solutions.
"The integration of CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless technology into the E-BOX GRIPPER was simple and straightforward. Having this flexibility with a wireless solution enabled us to fulfill the needs of the market and provide the E-BOX Gripper which addresses key industry challenges."
Giuseppe Testa
CCO
How Does it Work?
Maximized Warehouse Storage & Efficiency with Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
IO-Link Wireless provides industrial-grade, reliable, real-time wireless communication for conveying unit’s grippers with full flexibility, replacing the complex and malfunction-prone wired connectivity.
An IO-Link Wireless Multiport Hub (TigoHub) or Bridge (TigoBridge) enable a simple and reliable wireless communication from and to actuators and sensors on the storage/retrieval systems. The IO-Link Devices on all of the actuators communicate over the air with the TigoMaster IO-Link Wireless Master. The Master connected to the system’s PLC for automation control and to other enterprise-level applications.
This setup is particularly suited for environments with densely packed warehouse shelving aisles, where interference is a common challenge. IO-Link Wireless-based solutions are specially designed for control and monitoring on moving components in harsh industrial environments, making these ideal for ASRS applications.
IO-Link Wireless provides industrial-grade, reliable, real-time wireless communication for conveying unit’s grippers with full flexibility, replacing the complex and malfunction-prone wired connectivity.
An IO-Link Wireless Multiport Hub (TigoHub) or Bridge (TigoBridge) enable a simple and reliable wireless communication from and to actuators and sensors on the storage/retrieval systems. The IO-Link Devices on all of the actuators communicate over the air with the TigoMaster IO-Link Wireless Master. The Master connected to the system’s PLC for automation control and to other enterprise-level applications.
This setup is particularly suited for environments with densely packed warehouse shelving aisles, where interference is a common challenge. IO-Link Wireless-based solutions are specially designed for control and monitoring on moving components in harsh industrial environments, making these ideal for ASRS applications.
FAQs about Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
What is ASRS?
An Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) is the common term for technology that automates the process of storage and retrieval of goods in warehouses and storage facilities. Using grippers, cranes, conveyors, etc., ASRS increases efficiency and speed, reduces manual work, and optimizes space, making it essential for business, and environmental aspects alike.
What is the principle of an automated storage and retrieval system?
The principle of an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) is to automate the movement, storage, retrieval, and data logs of items within a warehouse or facility. It uses a combination of cranes, conveyors, grippers, and other robotic components to store goods in these facilities and retrieve them when needed.
What are the benefits of an automated storage and retrieval system?
An Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) offers various benefits, including increased efficiency, accuracy, and speed by automating the handling of goods. It reduces labor costs and minimizes human error. Additionally, it maximizes space utilization, thus minimizing the required space.