“When picking, the operator had to move between the different storage locations, covering quite a considerable distance.”
To improve the process, NPE installed four Vertimag® 103 XL automated vertical lift modules, with 79 trays offering 345.83 m² of storage surface in a footprint of just 69.6 m². The configuration consolidates electronic components in a compact area, makes use of the available height and delivers materials directly to the operator according to the goods-to-person principle.
Ferretto was also selected for its ergonomic Ergo-Tech® access station, which prepares the next tray while the operator works on the current one, reducing waiting times during picking.
“After considering the pros and cons of the different products, we chose Ferretto for its innovative Ergo-Tech® access station, which prepares the second tray beneath the first tray already at the access point, thereby saving time.”
The trays are divided into compartments to organise individual part numbers, while an LED light bar indicates picking positions and makes components easier to identify.
Correct storage of circuit boards and electronic components requires particular attention to environmental conditions, especially for materials sensitive to dust, humidity, temperature and electrostatic discharge (ESD). To meet NPE’s needs, three Vertimag® units are used to manage electronic components, while the fourth features thermal insulation and temperature and humidity control for materials requiring specific storage conditions.
The solution also includes ESD protection and fire safety devices, while keeping materials inside the machines helps limit dust exposure. All four Vertimag® units are managed by Ferretto’s WMS, integrated with SAP, which coordinates picking priorities and tray movements. Displays, light signals, barcode readers and audible confirmations guide operators and improve control over the stored part numbers.
The benefits achieved by NPE extend across the internal logistics process, from picking through to inventory management.
“Thanks to Ferretto’s vertical lift modules, we have optimised picking and loading times, reduced the time required for stocktaking with fewer people involved, and cut picking errors. All of this means lower warehouse costs”
Luciano Bucciarelli
Supply Chain & Production Director, NPE
| Installed solution | 4 Vertimag® 103XL300-BIG H4461 |
|---|---|
| Total trays | 79 |
| Footprint | 69.6 m² |
| Total tray surface | 345.83 m² |
| Usable storage volume | 85.5 m³ |
| Load capacity per tray | 300 kg |
| Maximum complete cycle time | 47 seconds |
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Ferretto Group S.p.a.
Strada Padana verso Verona, 101
36100 Vicenza, Italy
DIN./VAT.N IT00149440240
C.S. EURO 5.000.000 i.v.
