Chinese logistics automation firm Mushiny has launched an intelligent 3D sorter for smart warehouses.

The sorter can tackle numerous situations unmet by traditional methods of sorting and fulfilling orders, where operators manually allocate items to specific bins or compartments on a wall-like structure, or by other automated processes.

It helps operations increase their batch or wave size without the need to sort orders manually via a putwall or other means. By automating the put (picking) process, the sorter complements both manual operations and automated systems. Combining the sorter with existing Mushiny robotics can improve the performance of each robot by increasing the amount of order lines picked per pod or tote presentation.

As a result, the 3D sorter basically pays for itself through the reduction of required robots in each installation.

The contributions of the sorter are primarily evident in elevated sorting efficiency, RoI and flexibility. The enhancement in sorting efficiency can surpass 10,000 pph.

A typical use case would be a fashion company with an extensive product range adopting the sorter to accommodate a large batch size to fulfil many orders concurrently. The picking density per SKU will increase dramatically, yielding a significant productivity gain over existing automation, and many times that compared with manual operations. Robots will continuously transfer completed orders and buffer them if desirable prior to dispatching. This can process retail and ecommerce orders concurrently, and process returns.

Founded in 2016, Mushiny Intelligence (www.mushiny.com) is an expert in intelligent systems for logistics robots. It has approximately 200 employees and operates across more than 20 countries and regions, with overseas markets making up half of its business. The company is segmented into two business divisions. The intelligent warehousing division offers clients bespoke intelligent intralogistics and guarantees 60-day rapid delivery worldwide. The standard products division specialises in customising robot chassis, delivering a range of software and hardware services to partners and clients with development capabilities.