VLM · Vertical carousel

Vertical storage
VLM and intelligent carousels

Store at height what sits on your floor today with a VLM (an automated tower that stores in a minimal footprint and brings the tray to the operator): up to 90% less module footprint, without moving or expanding. Ergonomic picking — assembling orders with the goods at the operator's height, with no walking. ERP and MES integration.

VLM vs Vertical carousel

Automated vertical warehouse: VLM, carousel and storage tower to optimize space

90%

Space savings

Less module footprint on the floor

70%

Less time

Reduction in search time

17,5 m

Maximum height

Full ceiling utilization

6.000 kg

Total capacity

Configurable vertical carousel

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2 vertical storage solutions

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Random access

VLM — Vertical Lift Module

Smart extractor that retrieves any tray independently. Ideal when there is high SKU variety and the operator needs different products each cycle.

Pharma · Spare parts · E-commerce with many SKUs

High rotation

Intelligent vertical carousel

System that circulates trays internally. More efficient for repetitive high-turnover SKUs where sequential access is adequate.

Manufacturing · Automotive · High-rotation distribution

Shared benefits

Up to 90% less module footprint on the floorPicking at operator heightWMS / ERP / MES integrationIntegrated weighing and scanning70% less search timeFull extraction traceabilityNo operator walking

A 10 m-high VLM occupies a 3×3 m footprint (about 9 m² of floor) and stores the equivalent of 30–50 m² of conventional racking: the rest is floor space that gets freed up.

Argentina 2026 — Tax

Decree 513/2025Reduces the import tariff on VLMs and carousels according to NCM classification
RIMIAccelerated depreciation in 2 equal annual installments
BICE10-year financing with a grace period

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about vertical storage

When is a VLM better and when is a vertical carousel better for my warehouse?

The VLM is best when you have high SKU variety and need random access: each cycle you can retrieve any tray independently. The carousel is more efficient for high-turnover SKUs with sequential access. For pharma, spare parts and e-commerce with many different SKUs, the VLM is generally the best option.

How much floor space do I save with a VLM in my warehouse?

Typically between 70% and 90% of the floor footprint compared with conventional shelving. A 10-meter-high VLM occupies a footprint of about 9 m² (3×3 m) and stores the equivalent of 30–50 m² of conventional shelving: those floor square meters are freed up for production, picking or growth.

How does the VLM integrate with my existing ERP or WMS?

Via standard RESTful APIs or the system's WMS interface. If you already have a third-party WMS (SAP EWM, Manhattan, etc.), the VLM can operate as a slave subsystem that receives extraction orders. If you don't have a WMS, the built-in management module manages warehouse inventory autonomously with ERP integration.

Can the VLM or vertical carousel operate in temperature-controlled environments?

The vertical carousel operates between -5°C and +40°C, compatible with positive cold rooms. The VLM has versions for environments between 2°C and 25°C, ideal for pharma and refrigerated products. For negative cold (frozen storage), the specialized AS/RS-line stacker cranes are recommended.

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