The Material Handling RevolutionSL1-50

For decades the automating of material handling systems has contributed in an increase of the production workflow efficiency. Forklifts, tow trucks and conveyors allow a large amount of material transportation. However these systems have some intrinsic disadvantages; they occupy valuable workspace, are inflexible in their configuration and usage, carry a high risk of congestion, require a minimum size in order to be profitable, are difficult to scale etc., so that they often turn out to be either over- or under-dimensioned. The paradoxical consequence is that they can end up conditioning the whole production process or plant layout. And all this after a huge financial investment.

Singular Logistics has solved these inconveniences by developing a worldwide patented product. material handling system which is a real revolution: it can be perfectly compared to the revolution occurred in the private transportation at the beginning of the 20th century, when individual vehicles like cars and trucks replaced a big amount of the transportation based on railways.

Singular Logistics has taken over the same principle, adapting it to the world of material handling. Its solution is perfectly applicable for industries, logistics and warehousing. The heart of the innovation is an aerial material handling system with individual transportation carts, which thanks to artificial intelligence autonomously decide the optimal route to destination, by simply receiving an order of pick-up and delivery.

We are happy to welcome you to the new dimension of material handling systems, by discovering the revolutionary advantages and benefits of the SL1-50.

Singular Logistics has brought the logic of individual transportation to the world of material handling

The SL1-50 is an aerial material handling system with independent transportation carts. The carts are equipped with an artificial intelligence allowing them to autonomously calculate and continuously adapt the route according to priorities and traffic conditions. By giving an order on a touch screen device, the cart will come, pick up the material and transport it to the destination, the carts can also be programmed to perform a certain task on a schedule basis. During their mission the carts interact among each other and constantly exchange real-time information of the transportation circuit. Essentially they act as taxi drivers, who autonomously decide, and adapt the best route once they have received an order from a customer. Thanks to this ability, no central control system or expensive turnable conveyors are needed. This reduces significantly the investment cost and keeps the system extremely flexible for future adaptations. Additionally the SL1-50 has the big advantage that it hangs from the ceiling instead of using valuable workspace on the floor.

Singular Logistics has brought the logic of individual transportation to the world of material handling

Each cart is able to transport up to 50 kg and has a maximum speed of 1.5 m/sec. The SL1-50 is perfectly scalable from very small production or logistic plants, up to large mass production plants. The transportation capacity of the entire system depends on the amount of carts put in the circuit, and is consequently completely adjustable to customer needs. The system can be complemented by a series of optional accessories, like automated storage systems, elevators or various hook types.

AerialThe SL1-50 is an aerial system which can either hang from the ceiling, be mounted on the wall or be installed with columns on the floor. In any case it frees valuable working space, which can be dedicated to the production process instead to material handling.

Artificial Intelligence

Changing Driving LaneThe intelligence of the carts to autonomously identify the best route is complemented by their ability to change the driving lane, which means, to “jump” from one beam to another. This gives the carts the opportunity to choose among different possible routes and to even modify them according to the incoming real-time news received from the other carts. The system essentially acts like a GPS navigation system which modifies the route if it detects an incident or traffic jam.

Each cart of the SL1-50 is equipped with a sophisticated artificial intelligence which allows them to autonomously execute its transportation command. The carts receive an order of pick-up and delivery and calculate the best route to reach their destination.

As they communicate with each other, the carts constantly receive real-time updates on the traffic conditions in the circuit as well as information of new transportation orders, and they independently decide the optimal route as well as its priorities. At the same time they autonomously drive to parking position in case there is no pending order.

The carts are able to autonomously detect malfunctions of the cart itself and of the circuit. For example, they automatically verify the correctness of the circuit installation and immediately inform the system in case of

problems. They also detect malfunctioning of their own activity as well as the need of maintenance. This functionality has been adopted from the automotive sector, where cars are able to detect and inform the driver when they need maintenance. The difference with the SL1-50 system is, that the carts directly drive on their own to the maintenance position, informing previously about their arrival.

The SL1-50 is easily installed as well as expanded in the future if required. To further simplify the installation, Singular Logistics has developed a beam assembly system based on an anchoring mechanism which doesn’t require any welding but basic tools only.

The material handling capacity of the SL1-50 depends on the amount of carts implemented in the system. It is therefore perfectly suitable for small or large handling requirements. Furthermore it does not require a minimum size of installation. Consequently, the SA1-50 goes hand in hand with the evolution of the material handling requirements of the production process without ever interrupting or conditioning it. The system is never under- nor over-dimensioned, but always correctly sized.

Easy Installation & Expansion

Scalability

Adjustable

Adjustable

Adjustable

The use of standard elements such as regular beams, instead of sophisticated and expensive infrastructure, including pricey turnable conveyors, reduces significantly the investment. The absence of a complex central control system reduces the infrastructure cost further.

Low Installation Cost

Investment cost always under controlThe investment cost of the SL1-50 is mainly linked to the size of the circuit and the amount of carts. The quantity of carts depends on the material handling requirements. The perfect scalability of the SL1-50 allows to easily forecast the financial requirements and to keep investment costs under control.

The operation of the system

Speed

Transportation load per cart max

Possible user points

Logical distance

Communication frequency between carts and base

Communication frequency between carts

SGA / ERP compatibility

Power consumption per cart

Safety autonomy max

The whole SL1-50 system can easily be managed from a touch screen, by simply giving an order using the touch screen. Once the order is entered, a cart will come pick up the material and bring it to the desired destination. The operator does not need to make any kind of follow up. The software is kept simple which allows quick adoption by the staff. Additionally the system can be automated and pre-programmed to perform a task on a scheduled basis.

Technical Specifications1.5 m/s

50 Kg

65,000

1.5 Mts - 3.0 Mts

868 - 2,400 Mhz

315 Mhz

Yes

350 W

15 min

Financial investment under control

Full work floor availability

Continuous workflow

Higher productivity

Low infrastructure cost

Perfect scalability

Complete flexibility

Scalability allows to always have the correctly sized system, keeping costs under control.

Handling system is aerial.

No stops during delivery. Carts autonomously identify and update the optimal route avoiding congestions.

The productivity is enhanced due to the intelligent delivery of material.

No expensive infrastructure or central control systems required.

No minimum size required. Scalable at any time without interruption of underlying production process.

Can be used in any industrial, logistic and warehousing process.

The advantages at a glance

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