Airbus subsidiary Satair has commissioned a new AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) from Swisslog after the completion of a successful deployment at its Singapore facility.

The installation of the ASRS is the third automation deployment globally, having been successfully implemented in Hamburg and Washington.

Satair manages global logistics operations which store, manage, and distribute aircraft parts and tools to support Airbus and other fleets, and ensure efficient maintenance and timely delivery across the aerospace aftermarket.

Swisslog says the new AutoStore system strengthens Satair’s logistics capabilities across Asia-Pacific by enabling high-density, goods-to-person automation. 

The system utilises 23 robots and 60,000 bins to store approximately 80% of small and medium-sized parts within the existing 1,000 sqm footprint. 

Swisslog says this means it provides faster and more consistent order processing to the aerospace industry in South East Asia.

Steven Xie, EVP and managing director, Swisslog APeC adds: “Our partnership with Satair continues to be a strong example of how advanced automation can transform aerospace logistics”. 

The installation has been supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and, it is hoped, will position the country as a leading aerospace logistics hub. 

Andy Lee, managing director for Satair Asia-Pacific, says the inauguration of AutoStore in Singapore is a pivotal step in “transformative regional growth via technology”.

“By integrating this advanced automation, we are ensuring that our supply chain remains resilient and ready to support the rapid fleet growth we see across Asia-Pacific,” Lee says.