KNAPP to showcase new picking station at IMHX

As well as being able to perform a multitude of functions, the new workstation is designed to handle containers, trays and cartons in various dimensions with loads up to 50kg.

Craig Rollason, managing director of KNAPP UK, says: “Developed to work in synergy with our OSR Shuttle Evo automated storage system, the Pick-it-Easy Evo can either have a traditional connection to the store through a pre-zone or it can be connected directly to the OSR Shuttle in order to save space.” 

redPILOT software

Also demonstrated on the stand will be KNAPP’s redPILOT software solution. This cloud-based software – developed by redPILOT GmbH, a start-up company within the KNAPP group – is designed to optimise warehouse logistics, with all experience gained being used for machine learning. The solution helps warehouse operators to use all available resources dynamically in order to optimise performance in a context of constantly changing factors such as order structure and delivery dates.

Virtual Reality experience

Visitors to the stand will also have the opportunity to experience KNAPP’s virtual reality warehouse. Equipped with VR glasses and joysticks, they will be able to move around interactively to experience a range of automation technologies with KNAPP’s Pick-it-Easy Virtual system.

Other core technologies available from KNAPP include its OSR ShuttleTM Evo, the Pocket Sorter matrix sortation system, Open Shuttle AGVs, the KNAPP-Store robotic ASRS, A-frame autopickers, the Pick-it-Easy robotic picking system and the range of garment-handling systems from KNAPP group member, Dürkopp Fördertechnik. IMHX Stand D128 in Hall 20