Industry

Yes, automated transport systems reduce pedestrian and vehicle traffic in warehouse and production areas, significantly lowering the risk of accidents. Solutions that run overhead and therefore do not occupy floor space reliably transport materials between areas without forklifts or employees getting in the way—for safe operations and fewer incidents.

High transport costs are often caused by empty runs, manual transfers, and inefficient routes. An intelligent transport system reduces these costs through optimized routes, continuous processes, and automated transport. Rail-based solutions offer the additional advantage of running along the ceiling to save space, minimizing forklift traffic, and delivering materials directly, reliably, and efficiently to the respective areas—for lower costs and higher productivity.

Yes, automating transport and transfer processes reduces the number of staff required for routine tasks, allowing existing skilled workers to be deployed for more demanding activities. Rail-based transport systems make an important contribution to this: they operate overhead, reliably, and continuously, reducing manual effort in storage and production areas—without bottlenecks caused by forklift traffic or manual transfers.

Media breaks occur when materials are transferred between processes or systems. This leads to delays, increased personnel costs, and a higher error rate. Rail-based transport systems avoid media breaks by transporting materials directly, continuously, and without the need for forklifts between warehouses, production facilities, and other areas—for faster, safer, and more transparent processes.

Yes, automated transport systems ensure a reliable and traceable flow of materials, significantly reducing sources of error such as incorrect routes or manual transfers. Rail-based systems are particularly effective in supporting order picking: they transport materials directly, without interruptions or media breaks, and deliver them precisely where they are needed – resulting in fewer picking errors and greater process reliability.

Yes, intelligent transport systems can respond to changing transport volumes through flexible control and demand-based route planning. Rail-based solutions offer particular advantages here: they run along the ceiling, thereby relieving pressure on the traffic routes on the floor. This means that even during peak loads, there are no forklift jams in the aisles, while the system continuously and reliably ensures a smooth flow of materials.

Digital recording and tracking of material flows in real time creates greater transparency. This allows stocks, routes, and throughput times to be tracked at any time. Many automated transport systems provide optimal support for this: they can be fully networked, deliver continuous movement data, and enable seamless documentation—for clear processes and a reliable basis for decision-making.

Yes, the use of an automated transport system reduces the need for manual intervention. Tasks such as relocation or temporary storage and the transport activities themselves no longer have to be carried out manually, but are handled directly by the system. Rail-based transport systems also operate without aisles and connect areas directly with each other. They handle transport reliably and continuously. This reduces personnel costs while increasing efficiency and process reliability.

Automated transport systems reduce transport times, avoid empty runs, and increase process reliability. Rail-based solutions such as Telelift MultiCar in particular enable a continuous, reliable flow of materials without forklift traffic. They are space-saving, energy-efficient, and can be flexibly integrated into existing processes—for faster throughput times, lower costs, and greater safety.

Yes, the control solutions are open to common interfaces such as OPC UA and can be flexibly integrated into existing ERP or MES systems. This completely digitizes intralogistics, makes processes transparent, and efficiently controls material flows.

Yes, the Telelift MultiCar can be easily and flexibly integrated into existing buildings and production processes. Thanks to its modular design, it can be adapted to existing structures and ensures a reliable material flow without the need for corridors.

A rail-based transport system moves materials along fixed tracks or rails, usually above ground and often on the ceiling. This allows transport routes to be clearly structured, media breaks to be avoided, and transport processes to be designed reliably, continuously, and efficiently—without forklift traffic or manual transfer.

The Telelift MultiCar is flexible in use and is suitable for any location where materials need to be transported reliably, continuously, and without obstructing the floor space. Typical areas of application include the automotive industry, electronics manufacturing, mechanical and plant engineering, nuclear medicine, logistics centers, and the pharmaceutical and food industries. Thanks to its modular design, the system can be adapted to different production layouts and material types.