BD Rowa™ Vmax pharmacy robot

The BD Rowa™ Vmax pharmacy robot helps to enhance efficiency in pharmaceutical distribution centers by automating storage and retrieval processes. This system supports flexible configurations and can be integrated into existing infrastructures. It helps optimize inventory management through continuous stocktaking and reduces manual handling. The robot’s customizable design offers numerous configuration options to meet the specific needs of various distribution centers.

Our team selects the configuration type, adds the appropriate conveyor system to meet your needs and processes complexity. Each pharmacy robot helps to ensure accurate picking according to SKU code, internal identifier, batch number, expiry date and serial number. The flexibility of the robots, available in various shapes and sizes, enables us to choose the suitable configuration for your warehouse.

The BD Rowa™ Vmax pharmacy robot provides:

• easy order fulfillment;
• automated handling of cold storage goods, achievable only with the optional refrigerated unit;
• reliable inventory control;
• limited and controlled access to medicines;
• improved working conditions and efficient use of the space.

In our comprehensive projects, we combine dispensing robots, conveyors, and specific equipment help to reduce manual workload and speed up order fulfillment. This specially designed pharmaceutical robot is a compact storage mechanism that offers high flexibility and the ability to pick up to 9 packages at a time. Meanwhile, KAPELOU conveyor systems enhance efficiency and productivity by automating the transportation of goods between different areas. Together, these systems create a seamless workflow that not only increases efficiency but also scales easily to meet the growing demands of your warehouse.

• reduction of manual work, freeing-up the staff to perform more complex and responsible tasks;
• inventory control;
• tracking of all available article information for each individual package;
• efficient and compact storage of individual packages with savings of up to 60% warehouse space;
• optimization and accuracy of processes during peak hours;
• help to comply with delivery deadlines due to automated goods transportation with the help of conveyors;
• reduction of picking errors;
• flexible design of concepts with the possibility of scaling in the future;
• patented V-picking head technology for the safe picking of several packages (prescription picking);
• efficient picking for slow, mid and fast moving products.

Pharmacy dispensing robots can be equipped with additional modules and accessories that will expand their capabilities and functionality. We offer a broad and flexible solutions portfolio specifically tailored to your sector and individual needs.

Second picking head – simultaneous drug transports for higher speeds.

Fully automatad inputting BD Rowa™ EasyLoad is capable of receiving about 300 packages per hour and about 200 packages per hour with optical character recognition to determine expiry dates.

Cleaning module – the automatic module removes dust from shelves and schedules cleaning during off-peak periods of the automated storage complex usage.

Conveyor line – the pharmacy robot can be placed anywhere in the pharmacy or the distribution center. It consists of different conveyor types and configurations, connecting various warehouse areas for uninterrupted automated package transportation.

Shorter routes and more efficient returns processing

Alliance Healthcare Deutschland GmbH is the biggest German pharmaceutical distributor which delivers to more than 10 000 pharmacies throughout Germany from a total of 31 branches. Its core value is to supply medicines quickly and safely.

To increase the efficiency of picking slow-moving goods, 8 BD Rowa™ Vmax pharmacy dispensing robots were used in the uncooled area, reducing the required storage space, increasing automation and minimising errors. Two BD Rowa™ Vmax dispensing robots were installed to reduce the time spent by employees picking chilled goods, which reduced the time spent in cold rooms by 90%. The total number of SKUs stored in the 10 pharmacy dispensing robots is 43,000, which equates to approximately 400,000 packages.

To increase productivity at the order picking stage, two BD Rowa™ Order Buffers are used to fill containers and place them in a buffer, ensuring greater efficiency and productivity. Fully automated warehouse storage reduces manual labor and speeds up processes, including shelf life control.

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