Shelf-to-Person

To meet the growing healthcare needs in New Zealand, DHL expanded its logistics presence by 20% with a state-of-the-art facility featuring 12,000 temperature-controlled pallet spaces (ranging from 2°C to -30°C). By deploying 41 Geek+ robots—the country's largest 3PL automation project—DHL has optimized its operations to ensure the fast, sustainable, and highly accurate distribution of essential medicines to patients and pharmacies nationwide.

To resolve severe warehouse congestion and rising labor costs, CDB transformed its distribution network by deploying a Geek+ PopPick solution in just months. Designed for Shiperoo's speed to market, this automated system features 23 tote-picking robots, 30,000 storage totes, four workstations, and smart light walls. This upgrade optimizes space, eliminates manual strain, reduces errors, and ensures fast, cost-effective order fulfillment.

To optimize multi-client e-commerce fulfillment and ensure rapid market entry, Shiperoo required a scalable, fast-to-implement automation system. By deploying a Geek+ PopPick solution in just months, they integrated 23 tote-picking robots, 30,000 storage totes, four workstations, and smart light walls. This highly repeatable system seamlessly manages multiple clients, driving fast, accurate, and optimized order fulfillment across their expanding network.

To eliminate costly, expansive warehousing and improve inventory accuracy, Davis transitioned to an automated "dark warehouse" model for its -23°C cold storage. Deploying 2,520 pallet locations across 9 levels serviced by Stow Atlas 2D shuttles and smart lifts, they minimized human exposure. Governed by an advanced WES, this high-density system ensures precise pallet flow, reliable tracking, and cost-effective operations.

To eliminate the physical strain and safety risks associated with manual heavy lifting, Easysteel transformed its material handling process with a customized robotic arm system. Seamlessly integrated into their existing workflow, this advanced automation streamlines operations, increases accuracy, and significantly enhances workplace safety. The result is a faster, more consistent production environment that protects workers while driving operational efficiency.

To handle seasonal volume spikes and the delicate nature of glass logistics, WineWorks transformed its distribution center with an automated storage and retrieval system. By deploying autonomous mobile robots for safe pallet transport and intelligent sortation technology, they eliminated manual handling risks and product breakage. This scalable solution ensures highly accurate, efficient, and secure order fulfillment across their supply chain.

To eliminate the risk of mismatched packaging and protect brand trust, Tip Top Ice Cream upgraded its quality assurance with an automated inspection system. Handling multiple production lines and varying tub orientations, this customized solution utilizes six conveyor-mounted barcode scanners and a smart camera within a light-controlled environment. This instantly verifies labels and lids, ensuring flawless product consistency and accuracy.

To eliminate costly expansive warehousing and improve inventory accuracy, Davis partnered with Automate-X to implement a centralized Warehouse Control System (WCS). By seamlessly integrating Stow 2D pallet shuttles, a vertical lift, and conveyor barcode scanners via Beckhoff IPC, this high-density automation delivers real-time visibility. The upgraded system ensures highly efficient, accurate, and space-saving product storage and retrieval.

To increase production capacity and ensure consistent quality, Deep Creek Brewery embraced Industry 4.0 by partnering with Automate-X for a complete automation upgrade. By integrating Beckhoff IPC, IFM sensors, SMC pneumatics, and robust Pilz safety systems, they achieved precise, data-driven brewing control. This scalable solution ensures a safer working environment, remote monitoring, and highly efficient, high-quality craft beer production.

Rigorous quality standards in the nutritional sector, manufacturers must prevent missing or extra scoops in canned products, which cause negative consumer feedback. Automate-X developed a powerful machine vision system to solve this. Powered by Beckhoff’s TwinCAT software, Beckhoff IPC, and Balluff hardware, this object detection solution accurately verifies scoop counts, ensuring top-quality compliance and protecting brand reputation.

Faced with the inefficiencies of standard general feeding practices, Automate-X developed an advanced agricultural automation system that uses RFID technology for individualized animal nutrition. Controlled by a robust Turck IP67 PLC and programmed with Codesys, this smart feeder delivers precise, customized recipes. Combined with an intuitive Turck human-machine interface (HMI), it optimizes feed distribution, maximizing both agricultural yield and overall herd growth.

In response to the inefficiencies of intensive feeding, Automate-X developed an advanced agrotechnological system that uses RFID technology for individualized animal nutrition. Controlled by a Beckhoff IPC with integrated TwinSAFE safety, this smart feeder delivers precise, customized recipes via ABB variable frequency drives. Combined with an intuitive human-machine interface (HMI) and Pilz safety locks, it optimizes feed distribution, maximizing agricultural yields and ensuring operator safety.