Automated Decant

AUTOMATED BOX OPENING AND DECANT REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS

In the fast-paced world of e-commerce and omni-channel fulfillment, efficient box opening and decanting are crucial for maintaining high productivity and accuracy. Our Automated Box Opening and Decant Replenishment system, powered by six-axis robots, intelligent conveyors, and advanced vision systems, offers a comprehensive solution to streamline your receiving, inventory replenishment, and order fulfillment processes.

Key Applications for Automated Decant

  • Replenishing Totes in ASRS or AMR Mobile Robotic Shelving:
    Replenishing Totes in ASRS or AMR Mobile Robotic Shelving: Automate the process of opening and removing contents from master to replenish totes in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) and Automated Mobile Robotic (AMR) shelving.
  • Reducing Spaces Required for Receiving Inventory:
    Optimize your warehouse space by automating the decanting process, reducing the need for manual handling and storage areas.
  • Receiving Inventory into Tote-Based GTO Systems:
    Streamline the receiving process by automatically opening boxes and transferring contents into tote-based Goods-to-Operator (GTO) systems.
  • Receiving and Manifesting Inventory:
    Integrate automated box opening with receipt confirmation and inventory allocation, ensuring accurate and efficient inventory management.

What is Decanting?

Decanting involves opening and removing the contents of master pack boxes or containers, then placing these items into totes or trays for automated storage or fulfillment systems. This process is essential for selectively moving these totes to pickers and robots for order fulfillment.
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Automated Solutions
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Our systems offer both fully automated and semi-automated solutions to cater to various types of goods:
  • FAST Decant:
    Ideal for quick transfer and dump operations, suitable for apparel and soft goods.
  • Precision Decant:
    Handles a wide range of media, from foil packs to glassware cylinders, ensuring precise and careful handling.
  • Ergonomic Decant Workstations:
    There is always a percentage of packaged product that will not work with automated decant and requires operator manual decanting. The Ergonomic Operator Decant Station are great for managing these products. Typically, these cases have to much inner pack material or dunnage that needs to be removed or cases unpacked for the next step in fulfillment each picking. Product categories like Cosmetics often have layers of protective shipping media that need to be separated before the item is ready for the next step in automation.
    • These Operator Workstations also serve as a Teach In Station or Verification Evaluation for new products entering the system for the first time.

Integrated Workflow with WMS

Decanting involves opening and removing the contents of master pack boxes or containers, then placing these items into totes or trays for automated storage or fulfillment systems. This process is essential for selectively moving these totes to pickers and robots for order fulfillment.

Key Components of the System

Six-Axis Robots:
Highly flexible and programmable for complex movements, these robots ensure precise box opening and content transfer.
Intelligent MDR 24V Conveyors:
Efficiently transport boxes to and from the robotic workstations, optimizing material flow and reducing downtime.
Advanced Vision Systems:
Utilize 3D metrology and smart vision technologies to measure and evaluate incoming boxes, ensuring accurate cutting and handling.
Robotic or Manually Operated Ergonomic Workstations:
Designed to enhance productivity and safety, these workstations support both automated and manual processes, catering to different operational needs.

Benefits of Automation

  • Enhanced Productivity: Automate manual box opening operations, reducing labor costs and increasing throughput.
  • Improved Safety: Minimize injuries associated with manual handling and cutting.
  • Increased Accuracy: Precise cutting and content transfer ensure minimal damage to products.
  • Optimized Space Utilization: Reduce storage requirements by automating the receiving and replenishment processes.
  • Real-Time Inventory Management: Integrate with WMS to manage workflow and allocate products efficiently.

Implementation Areas

Receiving Dock:
Tie box opening to receipt confirmation and inventory allocation.
Dedicated Decant Workstation:
Replenish automated fulfillment systems with goods-to-operator based workflows.
Fulfillment Process:
Open master packs, pick inner packs directly to orders, and consolidate remaining items for inventory or further processing.

Why Choose Our Solution?

Our Automated Box Opening and Decant Replenishment system is designed to maximize efficiency and accuracy in warehouse operations. With advanced robotics, intelligent conveyors, and integrated vision systems, we offer:
  • Industry-Leading Automation: Patented technologies like the ABOT system ensure precise and efficient box opening.
  • Customizable Solutions: Tailored to handle diverse product types and operational scenarios.
  • Seamless Integration: Compatible with existing WMS and ASRS/AMR systems for streamlined workflow management.
  • Ergonomic Design: Enhance worker safety and productivity with manually operated or robotic workstations.
Transform your warehouse operations with our cutting-edge Automated Box Opening and Decant Replenishment system.

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