AutoStore™ Unlock space savings and speed with AutoStore™ by Kardex — the high-density, high-throughput solution redefining automated storage and order picking.

The aluminum grid is the structural backbone of every AutoStore system, supporting high-density vertical storage while enabling AutoStore robots to travel across the top in X and Y directions for fast, precise bin retrieval.

• Stack up to 26 levels of bins, depending on height (220 mm, 330 mm, or 425 mm).
  • 220 mm bins: up to 26 levels
  • 330 mm bins: up to 18 levels
  • 425 mm bins: up to 14 levels

• Fast-moving items are stored near the top for quicker access.
• Modular grid fits around columns, over walkways, and across multiple levels.
• Expand anytime without interrupting operations.

The compact cube storage solution AutoStore is ideal for warehouses operating a high number of SKUs – an average system holds 34,000 bins. Durable, specialised, and stackable warehouse storage bins hold inventory and the weight of multiple bins stacked one above another. Standard AutoStore bins are molded from high-grade polyethylene (HDPE). Users may also equip the system with special ESD bins to protect sensitive components from electrostatic discharge. Each bin can hold a single SKU or be subdivided into up to 32 storage locations. Even standard KLT boxes (Euro containers) can be stored within AutoStore bins. At any given moment, the software has complete control over the content of each storage bin.

The following three AutoStore bin sizes are available:

AutoStore robots retrieve inventory by lowering a lift into the grid to access the correct bin, temporarily relocating any stacked bins above it — a process known as “digging.” Once retrieved, the bin is securely transported across the grid to a designated port for operator or automated handling.

Efficient and autonomous, the robots communicate wirelessly, self-diagnose, and recharge automatically. With Kardex’s FulfillX software, robot movements are intelligently optimized — reducing the number of robots needed by up to 20% while maintaining high performance.

AutoStore ports are ergonomic workstations where operators handle picking, replenishment, and other inventory tasks within the AutoStore system.

There are several types of ports available, allowing for flexible integration based on throughput needs and facility layout. The the most widely used and popular port is the CarouselPort™. 

Paired with Kardex’s Intuitive Picking Assistant (IPA), ports guide users with visual cues and real-time feedback to boost speed, accuracy, and training efficiency.

With Kardex, AutoStore seamlessly integrates into your existing IT landscape, ensuring smooth communication across all warehouse and enterprise systems. 

Kardex FulfillX offers seamless integration with your existing WMS using standard protocols such as FTP, SFTP, RESTful APIs, HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, flat files, and more—typically eliminating the need for any custom development within your WMS.