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Global semiconductor business benefits from Swisslog storage solution

AVNET Logistics, a global distributor of semiconductor, interconnect, passive, electromechanical and electronic systems components, has implemented an AutoStore storage and handling system by Swisslog.

The global supplier of warehouse and distribution solutions will start constructing the automatic spare parts and storage container system in the new AVNET Logistics Facility in Munich at the end of September.

AVNET Logistics specialises in logistics and added value services and manages the component stocks for AVNET EM EMEA.

The service company has built a new distribution centre in Poing near Munich in order to optimise their logistics processes.

The core of this facility is the Swisslog AutoStore System. The automated tote container system covering an area of 1,100 m2 will comprise of some 45,000 containers which are stacked in a self-supporting modular aluminium grid.

This grid can store approximately 35,000 articles. Thirty-seven robots collect components from their respective slots and bring 680 totes per hour directly to the 16 workstations. The planned daily packaging volume is 5,000 order items. A further 2,000 stock receipt items will also be included.

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