KNAPP 's EvoShuttle system works on the principle of automated storage and picking of non-palletized loads - such as containers, boxes and trays - via intelligent shuttles that move along rack levels. It is part of the goods-to-person (product-to-operator) logistics concept, where goods are moved automatically to the workstation instead of the operator searching for them.
Our company offers innovative and proven automated solutions in the field of warehouse logistics. One of the most advanced technologies in our portfolio is EvoShuttle, a highly efficient shuttle system from KNAPP designed for intelligent storage and picking of non-palletized loads.
The EvoShuttle system is the heart of modern automated logistics - offering flexibility, scalability and high performance tailored to the needs of a variety of industries: from e-commerce and pharmaceuticals to cosmetics and food.
The EvoShuttle is a robotic shuttle system that moves along rack aisles and levels, handling containers, cartons and trays ranging in size from 250×250 mm to 850×650 mm and weighing up to 50 kg. It operates at temperatures as low as -28°C, making it ideal for frozen products and pharmaceutical warehouses.
The system integrates with intelligent software - KiSoft or SAP® EWM by KNAPP, which manages the entire logistics process - from goods in to goods out.
The Evo Shuttle 1D is designed to meet the high performance requirements needed in many industries such as online retail or the pharmaceutical sector. In this system, one shuttle moves on each working level and aisle handling the warehouse locations in the respective area. Evo Shuttle 1D is suitable for high intensity and busy warehouses.
The Evo Shuttle 1D is extremely suitable in cold stores for frozen products where operator downtime must be kept to a minimum. Automated processes help to reduce employee workload at low temperatures and short processing times help to ensure freshness and quality of goods. The Evo Shuttle 1D is designed to operate reliably in temperatures as low as -28 degrees Celsius.
The Evo Shuttle 2D is applicable when ice cream processes require high flexibility. Items come directly from the warehouse in the right sequence without requiring an additional buffer zone. With this system, shuttles can change aisles, allowing them to reach any elevator in the system.
In addition, the system can be expanded flexibly as the number of storage locations can be scaled separately from throughput. In case you need higher performance you need to add more shuttles.
If you need more storage capacity you need to add more rack rows.
This system design also has a smaller size due to the absence of a buffer zone. The storage system is scalable in length and width and can reach heights in excess of 30 metres.
The Evo Shuttle system can be easily expanded by adding more shuttles or racking systems, allowing your warehouse to grow with your business.
With EvoShuttle, you get not just a shuttle system, but the core of high-performance logistics that can adapt to any industry - from pharma and cosmetics to e-commerce and food.
Shuttle movement :
EvoShuttle 1D moves along only one corridor and on one level while EvoShuttle 2D has the ability to change paths and reach all elevators on a given level.
System configuration:
The 1D version requires one shuttle per corridor and level, which increases the number of devices. In 2D, a single shuttle can serve multiple corridors, greatly increasing the flexibility of the system.
Buffer zone:
At EvoShuttle 1D a buffer zone is needed to sort the items while EvoShuttle 2D allows direct retrieval of products in the correct sequence without the need for an additional buffer.
Scalability:
At EvoShuttle 1D capacity and performance are linked - adding more shuttles leads to increased capacity. The system EvoShuttle 2D allows more flexible scaling - throughput can be increased independently of capacity.
Application:
EvoShuttle 1D is suitable for pharmaceutical, e-commerce and frozen product storage. On the other hand, EvoShuttle 2D is used in omni-channel logistics, fashion, cosmetics and microfiltration centers where picking consistency is important. Systems EvoShuttle 1D and 2D are also used in many other industries.
Temperature resistance:
Both versions operate reliably at temperatures down to -28°C, making them suitable for cold environments.
Performance:
EvoShuttle 1D achieves over 1,000 double cycles per hour per corridor while EvoShuttle 2D can provide picking of up to 600 items per hour at a high parallelism station.
Infrastructure requirements:
The system EvoShuttle 1D requires more buffer and aisle space. The system EvoShuttle 2D is more compact as it does not require additional preparation area.
Governance and Complexity:
Governance EvoShuttle 1D is easier, but the system is less flexible. EvoShuttle 2D operates with more sophisticated logic managed by intelligent software such as KiSoft, which provides high adaptability.
Load type:
Both systems work with containers, cartons and trays up to 50kg, but 2D has the advantage of retrieving items in a precise sequence.
| Feature | EvoShuttle 1D | EvoShuttle 2D |
| Shuttle movement | One level and corridor | Changing aisles, reaching all elevators |
| Buffer zone | Needed | Not necessary |
| Scalability | Productivity and capacity are linked | Performance and capacity scale independently |
| Performance | >1000 double cycles/hour | Up to 600 items/hour/station |
| Annex | Pharma, e-commerce, frozen goods | Fashion, cosmetics, B2C logistics |
| Temperature resistance | Down to -28°C | Down to -28°C |
| Management | Simpler architecture | Intelligent software, dynamic logic |
We offer complete integration, design and support of automated warehouse solutions with a focus on efficiency, sustainability and ROI. Our team of engineers and project managers will tailor a solution with the best of KNAPP technologies including EvoShuttle, Pick-it-Easy and KiSoft.
We are always at your disposal for any potential questions you may have, do not hesitate to contact us at any time.
