Dematic Multishuttle 2: Independent Review of Goods-to-Person ASRS

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Dematic Multishuttle 2: Independent Review of Goods-to-Person ASRS

Independent review of Dematic Multishuttle 2 system covering design, throughput, accuracy, and deployment considerations for split-case and full-case distribution centers.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

Source

This 2013 white paper from MWPVL International provides a technical overview of the Dematic Multishuttle 2 automated storage and retrieval system. It explains system components including rack buffers, multishuttle carriers, vertical lifts, conveyance, and ergonomic workstations. The paper discusses productivity gains, accuracy results, and suitability for high-SKU, small-order operations compared to conventional person-to-goods picking and earlier miniload ASRS.

Key takeaways

Multishuttle 2 uses level-specific carriers to achieve higher throughput than single-crane miniload systems.

Carriers reach horizontal speeds up to 787 feet per minute with no onboard computers or batteries.

Supports tote and carton sizes up to 110 lb with dynamic storage location assignment.

Workstations enable 1:1 or 1:many pick-to-order configurations for 10,000-100,000 orders per day.

Reduces order picking travel time which can represent up to 60% of direct labor in conventional DCs.

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