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

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.

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 AutoStore ASRS uses durable, stackable bins to create a compact, high-density storage solution — ideal for operations with a high number of SKUs. A typical system holds around 34,000 bins. Bins can store a single SKU or be subdivided into up to 32 compartments for greater efficiency.

Managed by software and retrieved by AutoStore robots, each bin is tracked in real time for accurate, efficient inventory control. With Kardex FulfillX software, bin configurations can be adjusted dynamically — giving you the flexibility to adapt as your inventory evolves.

Bins are also available in ESD-safe options for sensitive components and can accommodate standard KLT boxes for added versatility.

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.

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.