Expanding possibilities for fast, flexible and efficient order handling
The FlexBuffer™ is a modular cell, that offers additional functionality to the traditional automated storage and retrieval systems.
The robot is at the heart of the system, which makes it a very reliable and low maintenance alternative. FlexBuffer™ brings new levels of flexibility for a wide range of logistics, food and beverage, healthcare, consumer packaged goods, restaurants and retail applications.
Comprising of an ABB robot, a suite of grippers, a software package, storage racking and infeed and outfeed conveyors, that feeds and dispatches goods, FlexBuffer™ offers a highly adaptable multi-functional solution for fast and efficient handling of tasks such as sequencing, buffering, storage and order consolidation.
Key benefits
Flexibility
Highly flexible system able to handle a wide variety of items.Simplicity
Easy and quick to configure, implement and maintain thanks to integrated advanced software.Adaptability
Multi- functional system that can handle sequencing, buffering, storage and order consolidation applications.Speed
High sequencing throughput of up to 500 cycles an hour.Technical data
Storage capacity up to 612 totes*
*depending on configurationSingle cycle performance up to 543 cycles*
Max. payload up to 35 kg per pick*
Insights
The FlexBuffer™ provides a single solution for handling a range of automated storage functions:
Storage and retrieval - With its advanced software, the FlexBuffer™ ensures rapid, efficient storage & retrieval of goods.
Sequencing - Goods can be organized according to pre-defined sequences, enabling compilation of customized orders according to attributes such as weights, item temperatures, delivery destinations, etc.
Buffering - The FlexBuffer™ can help companies form an Order Consolidation Buffer (OCB), allowing temporary storage of goods before further processing.
The key to the flexibility of the FlexBuffer™ is its configurable storage management software that connects easily with an existing WMS or ERP system.
Change from a sequencer to a buffer
The software can be used to easily adapt FlexBuffer™ to changing requirements, allowing it to be optimized for buffering, storing or sequencing.
Add extra systems easily
Many FlexBuffer™ installations, together with their infeed and outfeed conveyors, can be controlled as a single system by one software suite.
Real live tracking of items
The configurable storage management software allows live tracking of items coming in and out of the FlexBuffer™ system.
Get notified when items are ready to ship
The software can also provide an alert when a certain tote or item has been fed into the FlexBuffer™ system, enabling orders to be completed and made ready for shipping.
Logistics
Increasing e-Commerce demand requires more flexible automation concepts.
Retail
New options for online order delivery – click & collect, curbside pick-up, same day delivery require novel automation concepts.
F&B
E-Commerce and direct to consumer trend leading to building up of automated fulfilment infrastructures.
Consumer packaged goods
CPG players explore omnichannel strategies ramping up automated logistics capacities.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and pharma retail with stable demand for small-scale automation concepts.
Restaurants
Wide adoption of pick-up and delivery services across the entire segment - fast-food/QSR to high end meals.