Warehouse picking automation

Move materials through storage, picking, and onward processes quickly and accurately. Agilon combines automated storage and retrieval, guided picking, real-time inventory visibility, and connected material flow to keep materials moving.

Benefits of automated picking

              
    Higher picking accuracy
Accurate inventory information and guided picking help operators pick the right materials for the right task, order, or process, reducing picking errors and rework.

              
    Faster picking and throughput
Automated storage and retrieval, guided picking, and connected material movement reduce wait times and help operators process picks more efficiently.

              
    Real-time inventory visibility
See stock levels, item locations, and material movements clearly to support better planning, replenishment, and picking decisions.

              
    Scalable picking capacity
Scale picking capacity as volumes and operational requirements grow.

How automated picking works

Agilon conveyor infeed and outfeed with picking guidance displayed on the screen

Receive and store

Materials are received, registered, and moved into automated storage, keeping inventory information up to date from the start. Automated infeed and flexible transfer options help connect receiving directly with storage while reducing unnecessary manual handling.

Light-guided picking of an electronic component with Agilon

Retrieve and pick

Automated retrieval brings the right materials directly to the operator. Light-guided and batch picking support fast, accurate handling of multiple orders, while dedicated picking stations help keep the flow moving efficiently. Goods-to-person picking also reduces unnecessary walking and reaching, supporting a more ergonomic picking process.

Light-guided flow rack integrated with Agilon for configure-to-order picking

Kit and prepare

Prepare materials in advance for production orders, jobs, or other downstream processes. Kitting and pre-picking bring the right parts together before they are needed, supporting reliable material availability and a smoother flow to the next stage.

Agilon Autoload Trolley for material transfer

Move to the next process

Keep materials moving beyond picking to production, packing, dispatch, or the point of use. Automated outfeed, conveyors, the Agilon Autoload Trolley, and mobile automation can connect storage with downstream processes while reducing manual handovers.

Operator using the Agilon inventory management interface for order picking

Keep inventory updated

Every transaction is recorded as materials move through the process, providing accurate inventory information and full traceability. ERP and WMS integration connects inventory data with replenishment and operational workflows, supporting better planning and decision-making.

System and picking performance

    Up to 1,000 box presentations per hour
Agilon supports up to 1,000 box presentations per hour, providing capacity for high-throughput material flow.

    200–600 lines/hour/station
Picking station performance depends on the process and system configuration, allowing the setup to be adapted to different operational requirements.

Picking solutions for different operational needs

Agilon supports fast, accurate small-parts picking across production, distribution, and maintenance operations. Choose the picking setup that fits your process and material flow.

Production picking

Light-guided picking, batch picking, pre-picking, and kitting help prepare the right materials for production. Integrated flow racks and connected material handling can keep parts moving to the point of use with less manual handling.

Distribution and order fulfilment

Automated storage and goods-to-person picking reduce unnecessary walking and searching, helping operators fulfil orders faster and more accurately.

Maintenance and MRO picking

Keep spare parts, tools, and maintenance materials available when needed. Automated storage, guided picking, and real-time inventory information reduce searching and help keep maintenance work moving.

Results in practice

Agilon warehouse automation system in use at Demag Cranes and Components

DEMAG CRANES & COMPONENTS GMBH, GERMANY

Agilon streamlines hoist assembly with 90% item availability and 95% faster picking

Agilon automates small-parts storage and picking at Demag, helping reduce delays and keep materials available for hoist assembly.

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Woman scans barcode while using Agilon warehouse automation system

ABB DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS, FINLAND

ABB boosts final assembly efficiency by almost 40% with Agilon

Agilon supports automated storage and picking at ABB Distribution Solutions, helping improve material availability and final assembly efficiency.

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