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"StarterGrid" is an automatic warehouse that can be installed starting from 55m2. Approximately 55% of picking work time is spent on movement. By reducing the time spent going to get parts, searching for shelves, and making round trips, we can significantly change the productivity on-site. No construction work is required, and it can be installed with just shim adjustments without special floor reinforcement. It compresses parts shelf space by 1/4 and manages inventory in real-time with Kardex's unique WES. 【Features】 ■ Maximizes AutoStore performance with proprietary technology ■ Technical capabilities that support stable operation with over 99.6% uptime after installation ■ Small start from 55m2 ■ No construction work required, can be installed with just shim adjustments without special floor reinforcement *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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AutoStore System Co., Ltd. will hold an online webinar on April 17, 2026 (Friday) in collaboration with Kardex Japan Co., Ltd. and Planbase Co., Ltd. In this webinar, we will introduce the packaged product "AutoStore StarterGrid," exclusively offered by Kardex, a global partner of AutoStore. This package is designed to make the implementation of AutoStore easier. It reduces costs compared to traditional methods and allows for a simpler installation. Additionally, experts will explain subsidies that can be utilized for the implementation of StarterGrid, providing ways to alleviate the financial burden of installation costs. 【Event Overview】 ■ Title: Lowering the Barriers to Implementing Automated Warehousing with StarterGrid and Available Subsidies ■ Date: April 17, 2026 (Friday) 14:00 - 15:00 ■ Location: Online ■ Target Audience: Corporate customers only. We kindly ask that competitors refrain from participating. ■ Participation Fee: Free *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of MAHLE Aftermarket, based in Olive Branch, Mississippi, USA, where our "AutoStore" system has been implemented. The company is transitioning from large pallet shipments to smaller, more frequent orders. This has led to a stronger trend of delivering smaller quantities of products to a greater number of locations. The company chose the AutoStore solution not only for its high processing speed and storage density but also for the excellent maintenance and support system utilizing Kardex's service network. 【Case Overview】 - Location: Olive Branch, Mississippi, USA - Application Area: High-density storage and processing of automotive aftermarket parts - Number of Bins: Approximately 42,000 bins stored - Robots: 18 AutoStore R5 robots for sorting, transporting, and supplying bins - Workstations: 5 carousel ports and 2 conveyor ports in operation - Warehouse Management System: Integrated with SAP EWM *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case where Hitachi Energy implemented our "AutoStore" for the reorganization of their spare parts business at their base in Dietlikon, Switzerland. The company was seeking a solution that combines innovation, sustainability, and high flexibility. Kardex, a global AutoStore partner, is responsible for the design and implementation of the fully automated AutoStore spare parts warehouse. The introduction of the new AutoStore spare parts warehouse has improved the availability of service parts, allowing for even greater flexibility in responding to customer needs, as well as enabling faster order processing. 【Case Overview】 ■ Location: Zurich, Switzerland ■ Application Area: Handling of spare parts ■ System Configuration: Capable of holding a total of 3,250 bins ■ Phase 1 Expansion - Equipped with 3,000 bins, 2 "Red Line (R5)" robots, and 2 conveyor ports *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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The "AutoStore Starter Grid" is a pre-configured solution that balances rapid deployment with future scalability. It offers technology with high robustness, sustainability, and performance equivalent to the standard AutoStore grid, but in a more compact and purpose-specific configuration. Without compromising high performance, it achieves efficiency, scalability, and space-saving. It is designed for smooth implementation without the complexity of full customization. 【Features】 ■ Cost-effective solution ■ Quick deployment and start-up ■ Optimization of space utilization ■ Future-ready design with excellent scalability ■ Outstanding speed and high accuracy *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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