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Modula SLIM units offer a highly efficient vertical storage solution designed specifically for environments where every square foot matters.
As space constraints and workflow inefficiencies continue to challenge many industries, businesses are turning to compact automated storage systems to better manage their inventory. While smaller than traditional vertical lift modules, Modula SLIM maintains the core benefits of high-density storage, ergonomic access, and intelligent inventory control.
Modula SLIM units stand out primarily for their ability to deliver significant storage capacity within a remarkably small footprint. Requiring only about 32 square feet of floor space and offering a depth of roughly 66 inches, they can be installed in areas where larger systems would not fit.
Despite this compact design, Modula SLIM units support an impressive range of heights and can accommodate weights of up to 771 pounds per tray, with total unit capacities reaching up to 55,000 pounds. This makes them suitable for storing everything from small components and cartons to maintenance supplies and spare parts.
One of the most technically valuable features of Modula SLIM units is their dynamic tray height optimization. Instead of relying on preset tray spacing, the system automatically measures the height of each tray’s contents and stores it in the most space-efficient position available. This approach minimizes vertical waste and allows facilities to maximize the full height of the unit without constant manual adjustments.
Combined with a steel-reinforced toothed belt drive system, SLIM offers smooth, precise, and low-maintenance operation that supports long-term reliability.
From an operational perspective, Modula SLIM units are designed to enhance productivity through centralized, ergonomic access. Rather than requiring workers to walk aisles, climb ladders, or manually search shelves, the system delivers the requested tray directly to an operator at an ideal working height. This not only speeds up picking and replenishment but also reduces strain and the risk of injuries associated with repetitive or awkward movements.
The integrated Copilot touchscreen interface provides a simple, intuitive way to request trays, check inventory information, and manage workflows, reducing training time and improving consistency across operators.
Integration capabilities are another important aspect of Modula SLIM units. The system can connect with various ERP and WMS platforms, enabling real-time tracking, controlled access, and guided picking processes.
Integration helps maintain accurate inventory records, reduce picking errors, and ensure that replenishment follows established logic. In applications where traceability or compliance is crucial, such as pharmaceuticals or specialized manufacturing, this level of control supports stronger operational oversight.
Modula SLIM units are also engineered for environments where installation speed is a priority. Because the base module arrives partially preassembled, facilities can often have the system installed and operational within approximately 48 hours. This fast deployment helps minimize downtime and makes SLIM a practical option for businesses implementing lean initiatives, automation upgrades, or process reorganizations with tight timelines.
In addition to general manufacturing and warehousing uses, Modula SLIM units work particularly well in robotic work cells, maintenance departments, and areas where mixed inventories must be stored close to the point of use.
Their compact footprint makes them easy to position near production lines or testing stations, reducing the time spent moving materials and improving overall workflow continuity.
While compact, Modula SLIM units deliver the operational advantages typically expected from larger automated storage systems: improved space utilization, enhanced ergonomics, better inventory accuracy, and reduced handling time.
For facilities seeking to optimize space without sacrificing performance, Modula SLIM represents a technically robust solution that adapts well to a range of industries and environments.
