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R&D Company in Northern Taiwan

Raw Material Warehouse

Features: Custom Large 4-Meter 500kg Automated Storage System to Meet Controlled Material Management Requirements; Smart storage cabinet integrated with an AMR to build an automated material handling workflow; Enclosed storage design to strengthen material security and confidentiality; ID card login and system authorization to enforce controlled material access management; Dedicated design for cylindrical materials to improve storage stability; Tray extension mechanism to improve convenience when handling heavy materials; Weight measurement function to support precise monitoring and data feedback; Controlled automatic temporary storage and on-demand rack system to improve temporary access safety; Position guidance and material indicators to improve picking accuracy; Digitalized material information to enhance inventory control and traceability management; Vertical storage design to improve insufficient space utilization

Description

This project features the implementation of a smart storage solution for the raw material warehouse of an R&D-oriented company in Northern Taiwan. The overall solution includes a custom large 4-meter 500kg vertical automated storage system, a smart storage cabinet, and an AMR autonomous mobile robot. It is mainly used for the storage, authorized access, temporary storage management, and automated handling of low-volume, high-mix controlled materials.

Before the upgrade, the customer stored materials on conventional racks. This often resulted in difficult material retrieval, a cluttered working environment, time-consuming material searches, insufficient control under an open-storage setup, repeated manual work when updating inventory records, and the inability to integrate access authorization with the material management system.

Based on the customer’s requirements for material security, confidentiality, and access control, JY STE Technology planned an enclosed smart storage solution. The system integrates ID card login, system authorization, position guidance, weight measurement, and digitalized records, helping the customer establish a more rigorous material management workflow.

After implementation, controlled materials can be centrally stored through the vertical automated storage system, while the smart storage cabinet and AMR support temporary storage and automated handling applications. All material access activities can be authorized and tracked through the system, improving inventory accuracy, picking efficiency, space utilization, and material security. As a result, raw material warehouse management in the R&D environment becomes more precise, secure, and automation-oriented.

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SECURE MATERIAL STORAGE & AMR CASE STUDY

Northern R&D Company | Raw Material Warehouse
Custom 4 m, 500 kg Vertical Automated Storage System, Smart Storage Cabinet and AMR Integration

This case study presents a smart raw material storage solution implemented for a northern Taiwan R&D organization. The client is a professional research institution specializing in advanced technologies, with extensive experience in communications, electronic systems and aviation. Because its materials are low-volume, highly varied and subject to strict control, conventional shelving could no longer meet the requirements for authorized access, inventory traceability, material protection and efficient handling. JY STE therefore designed an integrated solution comprising a custom 4 m, 500 kg vertical automated storage system, controlled smart storage cabinets and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), establishing a secure, enclosed, digital and fully traceable material management process.

4 m

Custom Vertical Storage

500kg

Load Capacity

ID Authorization

Controlled Material Access

AMR

Autonomous Transport Integration

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Project Overview

The client maintains strict requirements for material security and confidentiality. Before automation, raw materials were stored mainly on conventional shelving, resulting in difficult access, excessive floor-space usage, time-consuming searches, limited access control, underutilized vertical space and cumbersome two-step recordkeeping. More critically, the client required access restrictions and user authorization that conventional shelving could not provide through a connected system. JY STE therefore integrated a custom vertical automated storage system, controlled smart storage cabinets and AMRs, enabling ID-based login, system authorization, location guidance, real-time inventory updates and complete digital records.

Client

Northern R&D Company

Application

Raw Material Warehouse

System Specification

Custom 4 m, 500 kg

Integrated Equipment

Smart Cabinet + AMR

1. Company Background: Controlled Material Management for a High-Security R&D Environment

The client is a professional research institution in Taiwan focused on advanced technology research and development, with extensive experience in communications technology, electronic systems and aviation. Due to the sensitive nature of its R&D activities, the raw material warehouse required more than improved storage efficiency; it also demanded strict material security, confidentiality and user access control.

The warehouse handles controlled materials in small quantities and a wide range of specifications. Although conventional open shelving provided basic storage, it could not support system-based authorization, usage-record tracking or real-time inventory updates, creating persistent challenges in material control, stocktaking, retrieval and security management.

To meet these combined security and efficiency requirements, JY STE integrated a custom vertical automated storage system, smart storage cabinets and AMRs, upgrading the warehouse from conventional shelving to an enclosed, authorized, digital and traceable smart material management environment.

BEFORE / AFTER

Key Differences Before and After Implementation

The operation was upgraded from conventional shelving, manual registration and limited authorization control to enclosed automated storage, ID-card login, system authorization, controlled temporary storage and AMR transport integration.

Before | Conventional Shelving and Manual Inventory Records

Before implementation, raw materials were accessed from conventional shelving and iron racks. This arrangement required substantial floor space, created a cluttered working environment and made materials difficult to locate. Receiving, issuing and preparation were time-consuming, while the open shelving could not provide connected authorization control for materials subject to security and confidentiality requirements.

Materials were difficult to access on conventional shelving
Conventional iron racks occupied substantial floor space and created a disorganized environment
Materials were difficult to locate, making receiving, issuing and preparation time-consuming
Controlled materials were difficult to manage in an open storage area
Available vertical space was not effectively utilized
Personnel first recorded transactions at the shelf and then manually entered inventory changes into a computer
Access control was required, but conventional shelving could not support system-based user authorization

After | Custom Smart Raw Material Warehouse

After implementation, controlled materials are stored in enclosed automated storage systems and smart cabinets. Users log in with an ID card and receive system authorization before access is granted. Real-time inventory updates, location guidance, material indicators and digital records make picking more intuitive and accurate while improving statistical analysis and traceability.

Controlled materials are stored in enclosed automated systems for easier management and improved protection
Storage is no longer limited by manual picking height and can extend upward toward the ceiling
Location guidance makes material picking more intuitive and accurate
Material information is updated in real time through the storage management system
Authorization controls improve inventory accountability and stock visibility
Material indicators identify the exact picking location for more precise retrieval
Digital material records simplify statistical management
Users log in with an ID card and receive system authorization before accessing controlled materials
Smart storage cabinets and AMRs improve temporary storage and material transport efficiency

2. Management Challenges Before Smart Storage Implementation

Difficult Access from Conventional Shelving

Materials stored on conventional shelves and iron racks occupied substantial floor space and were inefficient to access and locate.

Limited Control in Open Storage Areas

Open storage could not fully support material protection, authorized access or traceable usage records for controlled items.

Cumbersome Manual Inventory Recording

Personnel had to register transactions at the shelf and then enter inventory changes into a computer, delaying updates and increasing administrative workload.

Insufficient Access and Authorization Control

The site required access restrictions, but conventional shelving could not provide connected system authorization or ensure that controlled materials were securely managed.

3. Solution: Custom Automated Storage, Smart Cabinets and AMR Integration

For low-volume, high-mix raw materials subject to strict security control, JY STE developed two primary smart storage solutions. The first is a custom 4 m, 500 kg vertical automated storage system for centralized storage of special-format materials and improved space utilization. The second is a controlled on-demand temporary storage system, implemented as a smart storage cabinet for secure staging and authorized access. AMRs were also integrated to support automated material transport, creating a more complete workflow covering storage, authorization, temporary holding and movement.

Custom 4 m, 500 kg Vertical Automated Storage System

Centralizes low-volume, high-mix controlled materials while improving vertical space utilization, material protection and inbound/outbound efficiency.

Smart Storage Cabinet

Supports secure temporary storage and material-flow traceability through ID verification, authorized opening and real-time API synchronization.

Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)

Connects storage and temporary holding equipment to automate material transport and reduce manual handling and waiting time.

4. Vertical Automated Storage: Custom Design for Cylindrical Materials

The vertical automated storage system was designed for two types of cylindrical materials with diameters of 40 cm and 50 cm. Each storage unit can accommodate eight material types and supports nearly 100 storage-space configurations. Freely movable and combinable V-shaped support pads provide a stated stability rate of 99.99%, reducing the risk of materials rolling, falling or being damaged. The pallet extension mechanism supports loads of up to 1,000 kg and remains stable under full load. According to the project data provided, transfer efficiency increased by 30%, while average material access time was reduced to 12 seconds.

Dedicated Cylindrical Material Storage

A custom storage configuration for cylindrical materials measuring 40 cm and 50 cm in diameter improves placement stability.

Adjustable V-Shaped Support Pads

Freely movable and combinable V-shaped pads stabilize cylindrical materials and reduce the risk of rolling or damage.

Heavy-Duty Pallet Extension Mechanism

The extension mechanism supports up to 1,000 kg, operates reliably under full load and improves material transfer efficiency.

Integrated Weighing Function

Precision weighing components provide measurement accuracy of ±5 kg, with data available for centralized monitoring and analysis.

5. Controlled On-Demand Temporary Storage: High-Security Smart Cabinet

For temporary storage and authorized retrieval of controlled materials, the project includes a controlled on-demand smart storage cabinet. The double-door cabinet is divided into left and right sections, each containing three compartments. Each compartment provides 117 liters of capacity, for a total storage volume of 702 liters. Following ID-card authentication, the cabinet opens in no more than five seconds, improving operating efficiency. A built-in ID card reader achieves an authorization success rate of more than 99.9%, while real-time back-end API synchronization ensures that every cabinet-opening record remains traceable.

Double-Door Cabinet Design

Each side contains three compartments, supporting segregated temporary storage and categorized management of controlled materials.

702-Liter Storage Capacity

Each compartment provides 117 liters of capacity, for a total of 702 liters across the cabinet.

ID Verification and Authorized Opening

The built-in ID card reader permits cabinet access only after successful authorization, strengthening material security control.

Real-Time API Synchronization

Opening records and user information are synchronized with the back-end API in real time, ensuring complete traceability.

6. Improvements After Smart Storage Implementation

Improved Material Protection and Workplace 6S

Controlled materials are stored in enclosed automated systems, simplifying management while improving material protection and workplace organization.

Maximized Space Utilization

The automated system uses available ceiling height, reducing the floor area required by conventional iron racks and improving overall space utilization.

More Accurate Material Picking

Location guidance and material indicators help personnel identify specified materials more intuitively and precisely.

Stronger Authorization Control

ID-card login and system authorization ensure that controlled materials are accessed only by approved users.

Real-Time Material Information

The storage management system updates material information immediately, improving inventory visibility and accountability.

Foundation for Automated Material Transport

AMR integration supports automated material movement and reduces manual handling workload.

SECURE SMART STORAGE VALUE

7. From Conventional Shelving to Authorized Smart Storage for Controlled Materials

In R&D environments with stringent confidentiality and security requirements, raw material management involves more than improving space utilization and retrieval efficiency. It requires user authorization, material traceability and complete access records. By integrating a custom 4 m, 500 kg vertical automated storage system, controlled smart storage cabinets and AMRs, this project combines enclosed storage, ID-card login, system authorization, location guidance, API synchronization, real-time data updates and autonomous transport. Low-volume, high-mix controlled materials are therefore managed through an authorized, traceable and digitally measurable smart warehouse process.

ID Authorization

Users authenticate by ID card, after which the system grants access according to assigned authorization levels.

Controlled Temporary Storage

The controlled on-demand smart cabinet supports secure temporary storage and traceable material movement.

AMR Transport

Autonomous mobile robots increase the level of automation in raw material transport.

BENEFITS

Implementation Benefits

Stronger Security Control

ID-card authentication, system authorization and traceable opening records ensure controlled materials remain securely managed.

Improved Space Utilization

The 4 m vertical automated storage system uses overhead space, reduces the footprint of conventional shelving and improves workplace organization.

Higher Picking Accuracy

Location guidance and material indicators help personnel find the correct material quickly and reduce picking errors.

Greater Process Automation

Smart storage cabinet and AMR integration provide an automated foundation for temporary storage, authorization and transport.

Applicable Industries and Environments

R&D Raw Material Warehouses Custom 4 m Vertical Automated Storage 500 kg Material Storage Controlled Material Management Smart Storage Cabinets ID-Card Authorization Real-Time API Synchronization AMR Material Transport

JYSTE SMART STORAGE SOLUTION

Need to Strengthen Secure Access, Authorization and Automated Transport for Controlled Materials?

JY STE provides integrated vertical automated storage, smart cabinet and AMR solutions based on material dimensions, load capacity, security level, ID authorization, API connectivity and transport requirements.

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