End-to-End System Optimization and Visibility
Matthews Automation showcases the latest advances in warehouse execution systems, pick-to-light, put walls, and other integrated technologies at ProMat 2023
Matthews‘ warehouse automation brands deliver innovative material handling solutions and proven results for major corporations worldwide. At MHI-sponsored ProMat 2023, from March 20–23, 2023, Matthews Automation’s exhibit displays advanced, best-of-breed solutions that deliver agile, fully-integrated applications.
Matthews’ ProMat Booth S4307 will highlight the following technologies:
Warehouse Execution System (WES): Upon entering the booth, visitors can learn about NEXUS, Matthews’ next-generation Warehouse Execution System for centralized system control. NEXUS uses real-time data and adaptive learning to make intelligent decisions, balance workflow, eliminate bottlenecks, and increase visibility throughout a distribution center’s operations. The software automates and optimizes order fulfillment tasks, such as picking, sortation, packing, and finishing. A web-based front end and customizable dashboard give full process visibility and management.
Projection Picking and Put Wall: The latest advances in projection picking and put-to-light sortation are here. The front corner section of the booth shows the newest light-directed technologies, using a demo Lightning Pick put wall and conveyor.
Visitors can watch or perform two live demonstrations in the demo area:
- Projection picking from a goods-to-person-delivered, divided tote, sorting robotically picked (AMR- or ASRS-picked) items into the put wall.
- A scan-and-put process sorting batches of single tote, mixed-SKU merchandise into individual eCommerce orders, with pack-out on the back of the two-sided put wall.
See a wide variety of different colors and sizes of light modules, including advanced functionality modules such as photo-eye sensors that enable operators to confirm a put without pushing a button, modules with error-proofing, automated opening/closing cubby doors, and bin illumination for visual redundancy. As evidenced by the demonstrations, Matthews’ leading hardware with Lightning Pick software allows for myriad customization possibilities to fit any complex sortation application.
Light-Directed Picking and Assembly: With multiple stations throughout the booth to experience Lightning Pick, visitors can build a complimentary LED flashlight using a pick-to-light interactive display designed to show error-proofing of parts picking, kitting, assembly, and sequencing. Optional image viewer technology shown on a monitor mounted to the work area displays assembly instructions, part images, tool tips, and more.
Robotics and Autonomous Mobile Robot Cart Topper: Robotics integration takes central stage in the booth, with robotic systems as part of our holistic view of warehouse automation solutions, both to increase efficiency and address labor challenges. As experts in mobile pick-to-light cart picking, Matthews’ new robot-assisted picking solutions and cart toppers serve as goods-to-person technology, enabling operators to concentrate on their main task—picking—without walking long distances or carrying heavy loads. Specialized material handling AMR attachments are shown, each designed to address a specific application and distribution center need.
Software Integration: All Matthews software products can be integrated with any WMS/MES/ERP systems and material handling equipment, such as conveyors, carts, autonomous mobile robots, ASRS, and other robotic systems. Lightning Pick’s software integrates directly with a customer’s existing warehouse management system (WMS) or warehouse execution system, such as NEXUS.
As the consumer fulfillment landscape evolves, Matthews is uniquely positioned to help fulfillment operations apply the right combinations of automation, software and robotics to their specific needs and challenges today, with the flexibility and scalability to meet the changing needs of tomorrow.
