Technology company and IntraLogisteX exhibitor KNAPP further strengthened its long-standing collaboration with Montanuniversität Leoben by installing a new modular storage system, NoyesStorage S, at the university.
This initiative is designed to support research, education, and the development of young talent in the fields of mechatronics and industrial logistics.
The newly introduced system will serve as a practical training tool for students across various departments, enabling them to engage directly with live logistics systems.
By integrating real-world applications into the curriculum, the system offers students valuable hands-on experience, complementing the university’s established practice-oriented programs.
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The NoyesStorage system, which automates storage and retrieval tasks, consists of four primary components: a rack system, NoyesBots (autonomous mobile robots), load carriers, and a user interface.
The solution is designed to increase operational efficiency by automating floor racks and optimising logistics processes. The NoyesBots, capable of carrying loads of up to 40 kg, can move goods, making the system suitable for a variety of industrial applications.
It is also designed for easy maintenance and scalability, allowing for future expansion as needed.
The installation of the NoyesStorage system marks a significant milestone in the ongoing partnership between KNAPP and Montanuniversität Leoben, a relationship that has already seen numerous successful projects. The system will be housed in the university’s “House of Digitalisation,” which is set to officially open in summer 2025.
Professor Helmut Zsifkovits, head of industrial logistics at Montanuniversität Leoben, said: “The new storage system from KNAPP is an absolute boon to the intralogistics professors and their students. It can be used in research on the applications of the technology as well as for practical work and gives students access to cutting-edge technologies.”
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