xChange is a robotic tote removal and replacement system for containers on the exit side of a sorter such as tSort. It eliminates the labor associated with exchanging containers and moving them from the sorter to packing or shipping. It can work across multiple levels which makes it the world’s first multi-level, robotic sorter, exit automation system.
Whether a system is for ecommerce, store replenishment or shipping sortation, there is an xChange solution that turns the sorter exit process into a completely automated process. When coupled with the unique tSort system, xChange allows the typical 2 level tSort to go up to 5 levels high. This saves tremendously on space or adds 150% more sort destinations in the same footprint. The system is self-diagnosing, easy to maintain, and has robust software and navigation.
Typically, when utilizing a unit sorter system, an associate takes items out of an accumulation chute or mixed order destination, places the units into unique order containers, and then places the containers on a takeaway conveyor. Today, a fully automated unit or parcel sortation system can be paired with our autonomous exchange robot, tSort xChange, to further reduce the costs of distribution in a fulfillment center.
Three key product features:
- Increased Efficiency Producing Rapid Return on Investment- The automation of completed order removal allows for a complete end-to-end robotic solution. xChange eliminates the labor associated with exchanging containers, delivering major labor savings. xChange provides better fulfillment control and process flow. The system is low cost and typical payback for xChange is approximately 1 year.
- Flexibility and Ease of Deployment- The xChange system can be used in many applications and product sorting processes. Ecommerce order fulfillment, store replenishment, returns, small parcel sorting, pharmacy fulfillment, and other applications are use cases for xChange. xChange is designed to easily integrate with other software applications and deployment can be done without major disruptions of on-going operations.
- Ergonomic Benefits include: xChange removes and replaces order containers automatically, human reach limits are eliminated, and automation of induction and the sortation exit process reduces space and cost. Allows the tSort system to go to much higher levels saving significant space. xChange allows a tSort system to go from 2 sortation levels to 5 levels. This saves tremendously on space or adds 150% more sort destinations in the same footprint. The system is self-diagnosing, easy to maintain, and has robust software and navigation.
