ONE of the world’s leading logistics automation companies has announced its intention to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia (SEA). Swisslog will be introducing new, flexible and data-driven automation solutions for electrical and electronic (E&E) players in the warehouse operations space.
To this end, Swisslog will be showcasing AutoStore at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2023, the region’s premier global electronics manufacturing and supply chain event. The event returns to Penang on May 23 to 25 at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre.
Perfect for housing small parts such as semiconductors or electrical components, Swisslog’s AutoStore is a compact storage and order picking system that uses efficient, scalable robotics.
This unique and simple solution uses robots and bins to quickly process small parts orders, providing better use of available space than any other automated system.
Thanks to its unique design, the AutoStore enables direct stacking of bins on top of each other and storage of multiple stock-keeping units (SKU) in a single bin. Over time, the system performs natural slotting where products with a higher rotation are stored on the top layer to ensure faster picking times.
“With rising digitalisation, we foresee the growth of devices, electric vehicles, high-performance computing, smart cities, and many more which drive the need for semiconductor products which have since turned the E&E industry into the backbone of many economies in Southeast Asia,” commented AutoStore’s head of sales (SEA) Sky Lee See Khai.
“To remain competitive, industry players need data-driven and robotic solutions that help future-proof their supply chains and business.”
Towards this end, Swisslog has delivered more than 360 AutoStore projects worldwide, of which the multinational has completed more than 15 such projects in SEA.
“This is where Swisslog comes in by giving industry players access to highly efficient robotised storage and order processing solutions that are intelligent, scalable and cost-effective,” noted Lee.
“We look forward to growing our footprint in the region and engaging with Southeast Asia’s E&E industry at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2023.”
During the three-day SEMICON Southeast Asia 2023, participants will be able to experience AutoStore and its benefits. In addition to gathering more information on the system, participants will also be able to view a live AutoStore robotic picking and software demonstration, and even try their hand at the system.
Currently, Swisslog already has several key customers including Yusen Logistics Singapore, True Thailand and Grocery Logistics of Singapore.
“We are uniquely placed to help businesses integrate AutoStore into their operations, be it smaller starter systems to larger, more complex systems,” envisages Lee. “Our global expertise and local knowledge, especially in warehousing and technology, puts us in prime position to support semiconductor players in SEA.” – May 20, 2023
