DIE CASTING MACHINE CASE STUDY
Trusval Technology Co., Ltd. | Automated Spare Parts Warehouse
Vertical Smart Storage Implementation
Founded in 1984, Trusval Technology is one of Taiwan’s leading die casting machine manufacturers. The company provides high-quality, cost-effective cold- and hot-chamber die casting machines and peripheral equipment under its global SIMHOPE brand. To address limited storage capacity and inventory discrepancies in its spare parts warehouse, Trusval sought an automated solution that would also support its broader vision for a smarter factory. Based on the available 5.5 m site height and future operational requirements, Apex Equipment implemented an intelligent vertical storage solution combining automation, flexible storage allocation, and WMS-based inventory control.
5.5 m
Available Site Height
Spare Parts
Warehouse Application
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project Overview
This project involved the implementation of an automated spare parts warehouse for Trusval Technology. The existing fixed shelving system could not be adjusted to match different item heights, leaving vertical space underutilized. Inbound and outbound movements were also recorded manually, increasing the risk of inventory discrepancies and management inefficiency. Apex Equipment introduced a vertical smart storage system with automatic height measurement, dynamic storage allocation, and a standard WMS, improving storage capacity, space utilization, and inventory accuracy.
Client
Trusval Technology Co., Ltd.
Application
Spare Parts Warehouse
Equipment Specification
Medium | 5 m | 1,000 kg
1. Company Background: A Leading Taiwanese Die Casting Machine Manufacturer
Founded in 1984, Trusval Technology is one of Taiwan’s leading die casting machine manufacturers. The company specializes in cold- and hot-chamber die casting machines and related peripheral equipment, delivering high-quality solutions at competitive prices. Through its proprietary SIMHOPE brand, Trusval serves customers worldwide and provides customized services to resolve production challenges and support product development.
As global manufacturers place greater emphasis on efficiency, accuracy, and intelligent management, Trusval has extended its focus beyond production equipment to the internal management of spare parts, warehouse space, and inventory data. The implementation of an automated spare parts warehouse therefore represents not only a storage improvement, but also an important step toward smart factory operations.
2. Project Objective: From Warehouse Automation to Intelligent Management
During the initial site visit, Trusval identified two primary requirements: improving space utilization and strengthening inventory control. Further discussions showed that the company’s long-term objective was not limited to automation; it also required an intelligent, data-driven factory structure. This direction aligns with Apex Equipment’s mission to provide more than standalone automated storage equipment by delivering integrated solutions that combine automation with intelligent warehouse management.
01
Improve Space Utilization
Fixed shelving and predetermined shelf spacing prevented effective use of the available 5.5 m site height.
02
Improve Inventory Accuracy
Manual control of inbound and outbound transactions increased the risk of discrepancies between physical stock and system records.
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Establish an Intelligent Storage Architecture
The client required a systemized and data-driven solution capable of supporting future smart factory development.
BEFORE / AFTER
Key Improvements Before and After Implementation
The warehouse was upgraded from fixed shelving and manual inventory control to automatic height measurement, dynamic storage allocation, and WMS-based management.
Before | Fixed Shelving and Manual Management
The existing fixed shelving system used predetermined storage heights that could not be adjusted to match different spare-part dimensions. Combined with manual inbound and outbound control, this resulted in wasted space and inventory discrepancies.
- Fixed shelf heights limited storage flexibility
- Shelf spacing could not be adjusted to suit different item sizes
- Vertical space was underutilized, reducing effective storage capacity
- Manual inbound and outbound records increased inventory discrepancies
- Inventory errors created management and cost-control issues
- The warehouse lacked a foundation for future intelligent management
After | Vertical Smart Spare Parts Warehouse
After implementation, automatic height measurement, dynamic storage allocation, and the WMS enabled the system to assign storage locations according to item height while accurately managing inbound, outbound, and inventory data.
- Automatic height measurement determines suitable storage positions
- Dynamic storage allocation reduces unused space on each level
- The 5 m system makes effective use of the available vertical space
- Overall storage capacity is significantly increased
- The standard WMS manages inbound and outbound inventory records
- Inventory information can be tracked accurately and efficiently
3. Challenges Before Implementation
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Wasted Space Caused by Fixed Shelving
The factory previously used traditional fixed shelving. Because shelf heights could not be adjusted according to spare-part dimensions, the available vertical space was not used effectively, resulting in unnecessary storage loss.
02
Inventory Discrepancies Caused by Manual Management
Inbound and outbound transactions were controlled manually, making discrepancies between physical stock and recorded inventory more likely. This increased administrative workload and affected inventory visibility and cost control.
4. Solution: Vertical Smart Storage for Spare Parts Management
Based on Trusval Technology’s spare parts management requirements and the available 5.5 m site height, Apex Equipment installed a medium-duty vertical smart storage system measuring 5 m in height with a 1,000 kg load capacity. Automatic height measurement and dynamic storage allocation adjust storage positions according to item dimensions, reducing unused space. The standard WMS manages inbound, outbound, and inventory data, upgrading the warehouse from manual control to systematic management.
Automatic Height Measurement
The equipment detects item height and assigns a suitable storage position, allowing the storage layout to match actual spare-part dimensions and reducing wasted space.
Dynamic Storage Allocation
The system allocates storage positions according to item conditions, minimizes unused space on each level, and increases total storage capacity.
Vertical Space Utilization
The 5 m equipment height was selected according to the 5.5 m site condition, enabling effective use of vertical space and improving upon conventional shelving.
WMS Inventory Management
The standard WMS records and manages inbound, outbound, and inventory data, allowing operators to maintain accurate and traceable spare-part information.
5. Improvements After Implementation
Increased Storage Capacity
Automatic height measurement and dynamic storage allocation reduce unused space on each level and substantially increase the warehouse’s overall storage capacity.
Improved Space Utilization
The 5 m system makes effective use of the available 5.5 m site height and reduces idle vertical space.
Accurate Inventory Visibility
The WMS manages inbound and outbound records, reduces discrepancies, and improves the accuracy of spare-parts inventory data.
Foundation for Smart Factory Development
The integration of automated storage and WMS establishes a systemized, data-driven foundation for future factory upgrades.
6. Why Trusval Chose Apex Equipment
When evaluating an automated storage solution, Trusval considered not only equipment performance, but also communication efficiency, response time, and long-term after-sales support. As the original equipment manufacturer, Apex Equipment designs its own software and hardware, responds directly to client requirements, and can adapt existing specifications to provide a solution that better matches actual site conditions.
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Rapid Communication and Direct Support
Apex Equipment works directly with clients, allowing technical questions and operational issues to be resolved without routing inquiries through an agent or intermediary.
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Reliable After-Sales Service
Apex Equipment uses commonly available commercial components wherever possible. Clients therefore face fewer concerns regarding proprietary replacement parts, while Apex can respond quickly when service is required.
03
In-House Software and Hardware Design
Apex Equipment develops its software and hardware in-house, enabling the system to be configured more closely around the client’s operational requirements.
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Improving Client Competitiveness
Apex Equipment’s mission is not simply to supply an automated warehouse, but to help clients establish an intelligent and automated storage capability that supports long-term competitiveness.
SMART PARTS STORAGE VALUE
7. From Automated Storage to Intelligent Spare Parts Management
Trusval Technology’s objective extended beyond resolving limited warehouse space. The company required a more efficient, controllable, and intelligent management model for its future factory structure. By integrating vertical smart storage, automatic height measurement, dynamic storage allocation, and WMS functionality, the project upgraded fixed shelving and manual records into an intelligent spare parts management system. This reflects Apex Equipment’s core value: providing not only automated equipment, but a smart storage solution that strengthens operational competitiveness.
Automatic Height Measurement
Storage positions are assigned according to item height to reduce unused space.
WMS Management
Inbound, outbound, and inventory data are systemized for accurate control.
Intelligent Upgrade
The solution supports the transition from factory automation to intelligent management.
BENEFITS
Implementation Benefits
Improved Space Utilization
Vertical storage and dynamic allocation reduce the space loss associated with fixed shelving.
Increased Spare Parts Capacity
Automatic height measurement and flexible storage allocation improve the efficiency of each storage level.
Reduced Inventory Discrepancies
WMS-based transaction management improves the accuracy of inventory records.
Support for Smart Factory Development
The warehouse now has a systemized, data-driven foundation for future expansion and integration.
Applicable Industries and Applications
Die Casting Machine Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Spare Parts Warehouses Maintenance and Replacement Parts WMS Inventory Management Vertical Smart Storage Automatic Height Measurement and Allocation Smart Factory Upgrades
APEX SMART STORAGE SOLUTION
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