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Modula Vertical Lift
Modula Vertical Lift Modules - Automated Storage
Modula is the industry leader for manufacturing the high quality automated storage and retrieval systems. These systems are designed to optimize space and improve warehouse management. The Modula product line will allow your company to recover up to 90% of available floor space while improving picking accuracy in addition to added product security and improved ergonomics for employees. Materials stored inside carriers or trays of the system are delivered automatically to the operator, eliminating unnecessary reaching, walking or bending. This goods-to-person concept allows the material to be retrieved and brought to the operator automatically.
Advantages of Automated Storage
Modula’s Vertical Lift Module allows you to recover up to 90% of current storage space, utilizing the vertical space of a facility to maximize cube utilization. The Modula system provides maximum storage density to save as much space as possible. The trays on the unit are adjustable on 0.98″ increments in combination with available tray sidewall extensions. In addition, utilizing partitions and dividers inside the tray creates maximum flexibility
Material Handling & Storage, Inc. is an authorized Modula distributor. With offices in Arizona and Northern California our team is geared to service your automated storage application throughout the United States.
Modula Vertical Lift
MHS helpsimprove manufacturing and order fulfillment applications designing and integrating with the industry’s premier manufacturers of high quality automated storage and retrieval systems. Optimizing manufacturing and distribution centers is the keystone of our value add proposition.
A Vertical Lift Module (VLM) is an automated storage and retrieval system designed to optimize warehouse space and improve picking efficiency. It consists of two columns of trays that store items, with an extractor device that travels between the columns to retrieve or store trays as needed. The VLM delivers the requested tray to the operator at an ergonomic height, eliminating the need for walking, searching, and bending.
Modula Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) revolutionize automated storage with cutting-edge technology, maximizing vertical space utilization while minimizing floor footprint. Through Modula’s user-friendly Copilot controller or barcode scanning, operators effortlessly access stored goods, adhering to the Goods-to-Person principle for optimal efficiency. Our VLMs significantly reduce picking errors and enhance productivity by delivering items directly to operators at ergonomic heights. With Modula, your company can recover up to 90% of floor space, ensuring significant improvements inpicking accuracy, security, and ergonomic benefits for employees.
Modula leads the industry in automated Vertical Lift Modules, driven by innovation and quality since 1987. Modula’s VLMs cater to diverse industries worldwide, setting new standards in efficiency and flexibility.
Vertical Lift Modules have evolved from mid-20th-century innovations to indispensable components of modern warehouse logistics, driving efficiency and productivity.
Modula Warehouse Management Systems
Modula WMS offers complete inventory and warehouse management solutions, seamlessly integrating with ERP or WMS systems. With user-friendly interfaces and expandable capabilities, Modula WMS ensures efficiency and scalability for your business.
Examples of industries that benefit from implementing Modula’s VLMs include
- Manufacturing
- Storing and retrieving components, tools, and spare parts for production lines and assembly processes
- Efficient inventory management for raw materials and finished goods
- Optimizing storage space in warehouses and production facilities
- Streamlining kitting and sub-assembly processes
- Healthcare
- Managing pharmaceutical inventory, including medications, vaccines, and medical supplies
- Secure storage of controlled substances and temperature-sensitive items
- Efficient retrieval of supplies for patient care and emergency situations
- Optimizing storage space in hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies
- E-commerce
- Streamlining order fulfillment processes for fast and accurate delivery
- Efficient storage and retrieval of a wide variety of products
- Optimizing storage space in warehouses and distribution centers
- Integrating with warehouse management systems (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
- Retail
- Optimizing storage for small items, accessories, and high-value goods
- Efficient inventory management for fast-moving and seasonal products
- Streamlining order picking and restocking processes
- Maximizing storage space in backrooms and stockrooms
- Aerospace and Defense
- Storing and managing sensitive components, tools, and equipment for aircraft maintenance and repair
- Secure storage of classified documents and materials
- Efficient inventory management for spare parts and consumables
- Automotive
- Storing and retrieving car parts, tools, and accessories in dealerships and service centers
- Managing inventory for production lines and assembly processes
- Optimizing storage for small components, such as sensors, connectors, and fasteners
- Electronics and Semiconductors
- Storing and managing sensitive electronic components, such as PCBs, chips, and sensors
- Maintaining a controlled environment for moisture-sensitive devices (MSDs)
- Efficient inventory management for high-mix, low-volume production
- Food and Beverage
- Storing and retrieving ingredients, packaging materials, and finished products
- Maintaining proper temperature and humidity control for sensitive items
- Streamlining order picking and fulfillment processes
- Laboratories and Research Facilities
- Storing and managing samples, specimens, and reagents
- Secure storage of controlled substances and hazardous materials
- Efficient inventory management for consumables and lab supplies
- Jewelry and Luxury Goods
- Secure storage of high-value items, such as precious metals, gemstones, and finished jewelry
- Efficient order picking and fulfillment for e-commerce and retail operations
- Optimizing storage space in showrooms and boutiques
- Textile and Apparel
- Storing and retrieving fabric rolls, garments, and accessories
- Efficient inventory management for high-volume, fast-moving goods
- Streamlining order fulfillment processes for e-commerce and retail channels
- Education and Libraries
- Storing and managing books, documents, and media materials
- Efficient retrieval of resources for students and faculty
- Optimizing storage space in libraries and archives
- Government and Public Sector
- Secure storage of documents, records, and evidence
- Efficient inventory management for office supplies and equipment
- Streamlining processes in mailrooms and distribution centers
By leveraging the benefits of Modula VLMs, these industries can achieve significant improvements in space utilization, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency. The modular and customizable nature of Modula VLMs allows them to be adapted to the specific needs of each industry, ensuring optimal performance and a high return on investment.
Modula's VLMs stand out from competitors due to several key advantages
- Flexible tray heights: Modula offers adjustable tray heights, allowing for better customization and space optimization compared to some competitors with fixed tray heights.
- Energy efficiency: Modula’s VLMs use an energy recovery system during descent, reducing power consumption by up to 40% compared to other VLMs on the market.
- Advanced software: Modula’s WMS software offers a user-friendly interface and integrates seamlessly with other systems, providing superior inventory management capabilities.
- Safety features: Modula VLMs come equipped with advanced safety features, such as automatic shutter doors and light curtains, ensuring operator safety.
- Faster picking speeds: With Modula’s dual-tray delivery option, operators can achieve higher picking rates compared to single-tray systems offered by some competitors.
Additional Modula Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) Competitive Analysis In-Depth Details
- Kardex Remstar (Shuttle XP and Megamat RS)
- Modula VLMs provide adjustable tray heights, allowing for better space optimization, while Kardex Remstar’s trays have fixed heights.
- Modula’s energy recovery system during descent reduces power consumption by up to 40% compared to Kardex Remstar’s VLMs.
- Modula’s WMS software offers superior inventory management capabilities and a more user-friendly interface than Kardex Remstar’s software.
- Hanel (Lean-Lift and Multi-Space)
- Modula’s dual-tray delivery system enables faster picking speeds compared to Hanel’s single-tray system.
- Modula VLMs come with advanced safety features, such as automatic shutter doors and light curtains, which are not standard on all Hanel models.
- Modula’s VLMs offer a more efficient space-saving solution, with a smaller footprint compared to Hanel’s Lean-Lift and Multi-Space.
- Automha (Autostor VLM)
- Modula’s VLMs have a higher maximum load capacity per tray (up to 2,200lbs or 1,000 kg) compared to Automha’sAutostor VLM.
- Modula’s software offers more advanced features and better integration capabilities with other systems than Automha’s software.
- Modula provides a wider range of VLM models to suit different applications and industries compared to Automha.
- Ferretto Group (Vertimag)
- Modula’s VLMs offer faster retrieval times and higher throughput rates than Ferretto Group’s Vertimag.
- Modula’s energy recovery system is more advanced, resulting in greater energy savings compared to Ferretto Group’s VLMs.
- Modula provides better customization options and a wider range of accessories for their VLMs than Ferretto Group.
- Icam (Silo VLM), Weland Solutions (Compact Twin), Vidmar (Shuttle Vertical Lift Module), Schaefer Systems International (Navette), MDCI Automation (Maxitek), and Hänel Storage Systems (Rotomat)
- Modula’s VLMs generally offer superior performance in terms of speed, accuracy, and reliability compared to these competitors.
- Modula’s software is more advanced and user-friendly, providing better inventory management and integration capabilities.
- Modula offers a wider range of VLM models and configurations to suit different industries and applications, as well as better customization options.
- Modula’s energy-saving features, such as the energy recovery system, are more advanced than those offered by these competitors, resulting in lower operating costs.
Overall, Modula Vertical Lift Modules stand out from their competitors by offering superior performance, advanced features, better customization options, and more efficient energy-saving capabilities. With their user-friendly software, high picking speeds, and excellent space optimization, Modula VLMs provide a comprehensive and reliable solution for various storage and retrieval needs across different industries.
Frequently Asked Questions about VLMs
Load capacities vary by model, but Modula’s VLMs can handle up to 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) per tray.
Modula Lift
Modula Lift is the ideal storage solution for industrial products, spare parts and components in a variety of warehousing, automotive, medical and industrial environments
Modula Slim
Quick to install. Easy to use. The Modula SLIM is built on a preassembled base module which is easy to ship and quick to install.
Modula Horizontal Carousel
Horizontal Carousels are a great alternative when ceiling heights limit vertical space. This high density storage option allows for the smart technology of storage automation with high picking accuracy/speed.
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