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Solar Applied Materials Technology Corp.

Line-Side Warehouse
Features
Large 6-meter automated storage system with a 1,000 kg load capacity for heavy target materials
Enclosed storage design to enhance material quality protection
Vertical storage to address pallet floor space requirements
Goods-to-Person operating model to reduce material retrieval time
Labor-saving mechanism combined with an extension mechanism to reduce handling burden
High-load tray design to overcome the limitations of vertical storage for heavy items
Digitalization of material information to improve management transparency
Enclosed centralized management to improve on-site 6S and workflow quality
Customized integration capabilities to meet special material management requirements

Description

This project is an implementation case of an automated storage system for the line-side warehouse of a thin-film sputtering target R&D and manufacturing company in southern Taiwan. The equipment specifications are a large-scale 6-meter Vertical Lift Module (VLM) with a single-load capacity of 1,000 kg. It is mainly used for the centralized storage, transfer, and digitalized management of large and heavy materials such as plates and bars.

Previously, the customer mainly stored materials on pallets. Due to the large size and heavy weight of the materials, they could not be stacked upward effectively and were also unsuitable for manual handling. This led to insufficient floor space, disorganized on-site workflow, time-consuming material retrieval, lack of transparency in material management, and a higher risk of collisions during handling. Based on the customer’s line-side warehouse requirements, Apex Equipment Co., Ltd. planned and implemented a large 6-meter Vertical Lift Module (VLM), combined with a labor-saving mechanism and an extension mechanism, to help improve the storage and transfer limitations associated with heavy materials.

After implementation, materials can be stored in an enclosed automated storage system and centrally stored vertically by means of high-load trays. Material picking is completed through a Goods-to-Person workflow. This not only improves space utilization, material retrieval efficiency, and material safety, but also makes line-side warehouse management more digitalized, organized, and efficient.

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SPUTTERING TARGET LINE-SIDE STORAGE CASE STUDY

Thin Film Sputtering Target Material R&D and Manufacturer | Line-Side Storage
Large 6m 1000kg Automated Storage System Case Study

This case is located in southern Taiwan. The client is a global leader in the R&D and manufacturing of thin film sputtering target materials, specializing in precious and rare metal recycling and refining and the development of high-value functional materials. Its products are primarily used in data storage media, optoelectronic displays, and electronic semiconductor industries. Because the client needed to store large and heavy plates and bars, conventional pallet storage caused wasted space, disorganized workflows, time-consuming material retrieval, and handling risks. JY STE planned a large 6m 1000kg vertical automated storage system and integrated a labor-saving mechanism and extension mechanism to improve space utilization, operational safety, and material management efficiency.

6m
Large Storage System Height
1000kg
High-Load Capacity
Plates / Bars
Large and Heavy Material Storage
Labor-Saving Mechanism
Safe Material Transfer
PROJECT OVERVIEW

Case Overview

The client mainly stores plates and bars. Their large dimensions and heavy weight make manual handling impractical. Conventional factories typically store such materials on pallets and move them with pallet jacks or forklifts. Since pallets cannot be efficiently stacked upward, they occupy substantial floor space. Pallet-based storage also makes material management disorganized and locating specific items labor-intensive and time-consuming. By implementing a large 6m 1000kg vertical automated storage system with a labor-saving mechanism and extension mechanism, the client can centrally manage heavy materials in a sealed, automated, and digitalized environment while completing storage, retrieval, and transfer safely and efficiently.

Industry
Thin Film Sputtering Target Manufacturing
Application
Line-Side Storage
System Specification
Large 6m
Load Capacity
1000kg

1. Company Background: Thin Film Sputtering Targets and High-Value Functional Materials

The company in this case is located in southern Taiwan and is a global leader in the R&D and manufacturing of thin film sputtering target materials. Its core expertise is precious and rare metal recycling and refining, with a focus on the development and production of high-value functional materials.

The client’s products are primarily used in data storage media, optoelectronic displays, and electronic semiconductor industries. Because these products and materials are high-value, heavy, and subject to strict quality requirements, the storage method directly affects warehouse efficiency, handling safety, and material quality.

During discussions, the client expressed strong recognition of JY STE’s customization capabilities. The client had approached several vendors, some of which offered verbal commitments or preliminary design proposals, but none ultimately resolved the heavy-material storage and transfer challenges. The client therefore expected JY STE to provide an automated storage integration solution that was practical, implementable, and effective.

2. Project Background: Pallet Storage Created Space and Handling Bottlenecks

Most materials in the client’s factory were originally stored on pallets. However, pallets occupied substantial floor space, and heavy materials could not be stacked efficiently, resulting in poor space utilization. The core objective of this project was to optimize the storage method through an automated storage system and improve overall line-side storage management efficiency.

The materials requiring storage were extremely large and heavy. Handling consumed substantial manpower and time and could easily cause quality issues through collisions. Since the stored materials mainly consisted of plates and bars, conventional manual handling could no longer support operational requirements.

After gaining an in-depth understanding of the operating conditions, JY STE quickly assessed the client’s needs and proposed an integrated solution combining a large 6m 1000kg vertical automated storage system, a labor-saving mechanism, and an extension mechanism. This gave the client confidence to entrust the project to JY STE.

3. Client Requirements and Implementation Conditions

01

Sealed Automated Storage Management

Store materials in a sealed automated storage system to reduce the impact of external environmental factors on material quality.

02

Large and Heavy Material Storage

Most stored materials are large and heavy plates and bars that require stable storage in a high-load system.

03

Vertical Stacking and Management

Use a vertical automated storage system to store materials upward and eliminate the floor-space waste caused by non-stackable pallets.

04

Labor-Saving and Extension Mechanisms

Integrate a vertical automated storage system with labor-saving and extension mechanisms to make heavy-material transfer easier, safer, and more stable.

BEFORE / AFTER

Key Differences Before and After Implementation

The operation was upgraded from floor-level pallet storage, manual searching, and pallet-jack or forklift handling to high-load vertical automated storage, goods-to-person operation, assisted transfer, and digital management.

Before | Pallet Storage and Manual Heavy-Material Handling

Before implementation, plates and bars were mainly stored on pallets and moved with pallet jacks or forklifts. Since pallets could not be stacked efficiently, they occupied substantial floor space. Materials were also scattered throughout the facility, making retrieval time-consuming and workflows disorganized.

  • Materials were stored on pallets and could not be efficiently stacked upward.
  • A large amount of floor space was wasted, resulting in poor space utilization.
  • Materials occupied work areas and aisles, making 6S implementation difficult.
  • Pallet-based material management was difficult, and locating materials required substantial time.
  • Materials could not be managed digitally, making inventory and accounting information difficult to obtain.
  • The materials were too heavy for personnel to retrieve and handle safely.
  • Collisions during handling could easily cause quality issues.

After | Large 6m 1000kg High-Load Smart Line-Side Storage

After implementing the large 6m 1000kg vertical automated storage system, heavy plates and bars could be centrally stored inside a sealed unit and retrieved through a goods-to-person process. With the labor-saving and extension mechanisms, material transfer became easier, safer, less prone to collision, and more efficient.

  • Materials are stored vertically in the automated storage system to improve space utilization.
  • Goods-to-person operation simplifies material retrieval and improves accuracy.
  • The labor-saving mechanism assists heavy-material transfer and improves safety and efficiency.
  • The extension mechanism supports material loading and unloading for a more stable transfer process.
  • The vertical automated storage system digitalizes material information and collects operational data.
  • Material management becomes simpler, faster, and more transparent.
  • Sealed management protects materials and reduces external environmental impact.
  • The high-capacity trays overcome the weight limitations that previously prevented vertical stacking.

4. Challenges Before Implementing Automated Storage

01

Insufficient Space Utilization

Materials were placed on pallets and could not be stacked upward, resulting in substantial floor-space waste.

02

Disorganized Workflow

Materials occupied work areas and aisles, disrupting workflows and making 6S implementation difficult.

03

Difficult Material Management

Pallet-based storage made management difficult and required substantial manpower and time to locate specific materials.

04

Information Opacity

Materials could not be managed digitally, making real-time inventory and accounting information difficult to obtain.

05

High Personnel Workload

The materials were too heavy for personnel to retrieve and transfer easily, increasing workload and safety risks.

5. Solution: High-Load Vertical Automated Storage with Labor-Saving and Extension Mechanisms

Based on the line-side storage requirements of the thin film sputtering target manufacturer, JY STE planned a large 6m 1000kg vertical automated storage system and integrated labor-saving and extension mechanisms. High-load trays and equipment-assisted material transfer allow plates and bars to be centrally stored inside a sealed system and stacked vertically without concern over excessive material weight. The goods-to-person process and assisted transfer design also reduce collision risks and improve operational efficiency.

1000kg High-Load Trays

The trays provide sufficient load capacity to store large plates, bars, and other heavy materials vertically.

Vertical Storage

Converting floor-level pallet storage into vertical storage substantially improves floor-space efficiency and overall space utilization.

Labor-Saving Mechanism

Assists personnel in transferring heavy materials, reducing effort and lowering collision and handling risks.

Extension Mechanism

Supports the loading and unloading of large, heavy materials for a more stable and efficient transfer process.

6. Results After Implementing Automated Storage

Maximized Space Utilization

Materials are stored and stacked vertically inside the automated storage system, improving floor-space efficiency and overall space utilization.

Improved Operational Efficiency and Accuracy

The goods-to-person approach simplifies material retrieval and improves picking accuracy.

Improved Work Safety and Efficiency

With the labor-saving mechanism, personnel can transfer materials with less effort, greater safety, fewer collisions, and higher efficiency.

Digitalized Material Management

The vertical automated storage system digitalizes material information and collects data, making management simpler and faster.

Enhanced Material Safety and Site Cleanliness

Materials are stored in a sealed automated storage system, improving protection and keeping the work environment organized.

Addressed Weight and Stacking Limitations

The trays provide sufficient load capacity, and all material transfer is handled by equipment, effectively resolving heavy-material storage and vertical stacking limitations.

 
HIGH-LOAD LINE-SIDE STORAGE VALUE

7. From Floor-Level Pallet Storage to High-Load Automated Storage

Plates and bars used in thin film sputtering target manufacturing are large, heavy, and subject to strict quality-protection requirements. Long-term floor-level pallet storage occupies substantial space and creates time-consuming retrieval, disorganized workflows, and collision risks. With the large 6m 1000kg vertical automated storage system, high-load trays, sealed storage, goods-to-person operation, labor-saving assistance, and an extension mechanism transform conventional pallet management into an efficient line-side storage solution with vertical storage, safe transfer, and digital traceability.

1000kg High Load

Supports the storage of large plates, bars, and heavy target materials.

Assisted Material Transfer

The labor-saving mechanism makes heavy-material handling safer and more efficient.

Sealed Management

Reduces external environmental impact and protects high-value material quality.

BENEFITS

Summary of Implementation Benefits

Improved Floor-Space Efficiency

Converting floor-level pallet storage into vertical storage substantially improves space utilization.

Reduced Labor Requirements

Goods-to-person operation combined with a labor-saving mechanism reduces manpower required for heavy-material handling and retrieval.

Improved Material Safety

Sealed automated storage and equipment-assisted transfer reduce collisions and external environmental impact.

Improved Management Transparency

Digitalized material information and collected data make inventory and material-account management clearer and faster.

Applicable Industries and Applications

Thin Film Sputtering Target Manufacturing Line-Side Storage Large 6m Automated Storage System 1000kg High-Load Material Storage Plate and Bar Management Labor-Saving Mechanism Extension Mechanism Sealed Heavy-Material Storage
JYSTE SMART STORAGE SOLUTION

Need to Improve Pallet Storage, Material Retrieval, and Handling Safety for Large Heavy Materials?

JY STE provides integrated vertical automated storage, smart storage, and high-load line-side storage solutions based on material dimensions, load capacity, facility height, sealed-storage requirements, assisted transfer, extension mechanisms, and digital management needs.

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