Today's warehouse management system is like a scene in a science fiction movie, but the innovation in this field can be traced back to the earliest conveyor belt 120 years ago.
Today's warehouse looks like a scene in a science fiction movie, which is the role of today's high-tech automation. However, warehouse technology began to appear as early as 120 years ago. The following is a brief history of warehouse innovation in previous dynasties.
Chronology of warehouse technology: steel conveyor belt was invented in 1901
The Swedish (now multinational) Engineering Company Sandvik invented the steel conveyor belt at the beginning of the last century. Belt conveyor has proved to be durable and reliable, and has become a fixed equipment for automatic distribution and storage, which greatly improves productivity.
Chronology of warehouse technology: 1917 - forklift
Clark equipment, headquartered in South Korea, is believed to have created the first forklift in 1917. They are called "Clark tractors", similar to tractors, not what we see today. Until the 1950s, warehouses were filled with forklifts, and goods were usually stored on the ground of huge buildings.
Chronology of warehouse technology: 1950s -- the invention of ASRS
The first automatic storage and retrieval system (ASRS) was designed and built by German heavy equipment manufacturer Demag. Its system includes shelves installed from the ceiling. At this time, ASRS is a huge crane, crossing a large column of shelves to store and retrieve raw materials. These devices are still used by some manufacturers.
Chronology of warehouse technology: 1962. First commercial ArsR
The first ArsR machine was put into use in 1962 and installed in the warehouse of Bertelsmann book club in G ü tersloh, Germany. Although it is manually controlled by the cabin on the mast, it does provide some signs of Automation Through clock in control.
Chronology of warehouse technology: 1980s -- computer controlled arsrs
In the 1980s, software and it solutions were greatly expanded together. Sensors, magnets and lasers were introduced to measure distance and position with unprecedented accuracy. The stepless drive system requires less energy, and the new load handling equipment goes deep into the rack, so that different container and pallet systems can serve the new market.
Warehouse technology schedule: 2000 to date - AGV / AMR
Automated guided vehicle (AGV), also known as autonomous mobile robot (AMR), is a portable robot that moves along marked lines or wires on the floor or navigates using radio waves, visual cameras, magnets or lasers. They are used to transport heavy materials around warehouses and factories.
