Warehouse Automation Through the Years
The first Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), often considered the heart of modern automated warehouses, was developed by Dematic (Demag, at the time) in Germany in the 1960s. Large, sprawling warehouses were difficult to construct in Europe, given the relative scarcity of land. The introduction of ASRSs changed the game. They enabled the full height of the warehouse to be used for the storage and retrieval of goods. They also helped companies manage the impact of rapidly increasing labor costs.
These early ASRSs and their associated rails were initially secured upside down, with racks and masts hanging from the ceiling to help reduce sway. The first production system, which was installed ...
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