Symbotic Inc. today announced the commercial availability of its next-generation storage technology. The Wilmington, Mass.-based company said its warehouse automation is designed to significantly increase storage capacity, accelerate deployment, and provide enhanced safety features.
“Customers are increasingly looking for flexible, ultra-high-density warehouse automation to ensure the reliable flow of goods to consumers, and we’re seeing immediate traction with this new technology,” stated Rick Cohen, chairman and CEO of Symbotic. “Our next-generation storage structure represents a major leap forward in our mission to help customers improve efficiency, speed, and resilience — all while accelerating return on investment.”
Symbotic said it provides robotics, software, and AI for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food and beverage companies. The company said its automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and machine learning enable companies to accurately, quickly, and efficiently move goods.
For the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, it reported revenue of $550 million, a net loss of $21 million, and EBIDTA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) of $35 million.
Symbotic re-engineers dense storage
In addition to the storage density of its current system, Symbotic said its innovative racking, dual-pick units, and shuttle rails independent of the shelving can reduce customers’ storage footprint by up to 40% of its original size.
The company claimed this will enable customers to fit more products into a fixed space or attain a target storage volume in a smaller footprint. The increased storage density also improves case-handling speed because the robots can take shorter trips per case delivery, it said.
In addition, Symbotic said it has engineered its next-generation storage for rapid deployment. The new structure features pre-assembled, precision-manufactured sub-components to reduce the number of on-site assembly parts by over 90% and cut system implementation time at customer sites.
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Symbotic said its next-generation storage design includes:
- Modular shelf configurations that accommodate a broader range of products and boost storage density
- Pre-engineered safety features and integrated fire suppression
- Structural strengthening options providing flexibility to meet seismic requirements
- Reduced site readiness costs through a unique leveling system that minimizes floor preparation
The new storage and buffering structure can be implemented as a retrofit to existing facilities or in new greenfield buildings as part of the end-to-end Symbotic System, said the company.
