1.000th AutoStore® robot as a milestone at the Ottobeuren site
Christ Packing System: Modernization of small parts logistics with an AutoStore® system
At its Ottobeuren site, Christ Packing Systems GmbH & Co. KG has modernized its small parts logistics with a compact AutoStore® system. The solution implemented by HÖRMANN Intralogistics improves material supply for mechanical engineering and enables efficient, process-reliable organization of all small parts while at the same time providing a high degree of flexibility for future requirements.
The concept
Christ Packing Systems GmbH & Co. KG, based in Ottobeuren, is one of the leading manufacturers of packaging and automation solutions for industrial and pharmaceutical applications. The company decided to introduce an AutoStore® system in order to cope with the constantly increasing number of variants and the growing requirements for precise production supply.
The aim was to modernize small parts logistics, stabilize processes and sustainably increase efficiency in the internal material flow with a highly compact, automated solution.
Objectives and challenges of the project:
Christ Packing Systems needed a solution that:
- provide a high storage density in a minimal space,
- provide all small parts quickly and reliably,
- drastically reduce search and travel times,
- increase process reliability and minimize sources of error,
- integrate into the existing building structure,
- and at the same time remain scalable to allow for future growth.
In addition, the system had to be integrated into ongoing operations
without disrupting current production processes.
The solution in detail
A compact AutoStore® system was implemented for Christ Packing Systems that is precisely tailored to the spatial and process-related requirements of the site.
The system comprises:
- 5 AutoStore® robots for dynamic storage and retrieval
- 4 ergonomic conveyor ports for goods receipt & picking
- 4.934 bins for structured and maximally compacted article organization
- A grid with dimensions of 10.70 × 10.00 × 4.76 m, optimally fitted into the hall environment
- An integrated service platform for maintenance and operational accessibility
A special feature of the system is the installation of the golden 1,000th AutoStore® robot, which HÖRMANN Intralogistics has delivered as part of its customer projects. This milestone underlines the importance of the project and the long-term experience in AutoStore integration.
The robots work continuously on the grid, bringing the totes directly to the ports and enabling fast, ergonomic picking. Automatic container management ensures a high level of process reliability and transparency. The system has a modular design and can be expanded at any time if required.
Facts & key figures
| AutoStore® warehouse |
|---|
|
"We are delighted - the space savings are enormous, the space utilization is absolutely efficient and the speed is impressive."
Daniel Kuhn & Felix Kaufmann
Project Managers in Operations, Christ Packing Systems GmbH & Co. KG
About Christ Packing Systems
Christ Packing Systems develops and manufactures high-quality packaging and automation solutions for customers
in the pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetics, food and non-food industries. With a high level of vertical integration and many years of experience, the company
realizes tailor-made end-of-line packaging systems and supports its customers worldwide
with precise and reliable technology.
Results and benefits
With the AutoStore® system, Christ Packing Systems has a much more compact storage structure that enables a higher number of items to be stored in the same space. Automatic container provision shortens internal processes and reduces manual search and travel times. At the same time, the standardized container organization ensures clearly defined processes and traceable inventory management.
The feedback from Christ Packing Systems clearly reflects the effect of the new solution: thanks to the compact system architecture of Autostore, more usable space is now available, and the higher provisioning speed ensures a stable supply for production. This gives Christ Packing Systems a reliable, easily expandable basis for future requirements.
Contact us
Do you see yourself in the Christ Packing story with challenges and possible solutions for your own business? Feel free to contact our project planning experts without obligation. We will give you an assessment of your current and optimized material flow, automation options and an initial target price.