Vanderlande ADAPTO Review: Features and Uses of the Multidirectional Shuttle System
Updated: 7 days ago
The Vanderlande ADAPTO is a shuttle system for automated storage of totes and cartons. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
In a conventional shuttle system each shuttle is confined to one aisle, so a slow aisle limits output. ADAPTO shuttles are multidirectional: they cross between aisles to reach the best position on a storage layer, and extra shuttles move automatically to where more capacity is needed. Lifts, shuttles and storage aisles can each be added later, independently of the others, so storage and throughput are scaled separately. Vanderlande positions it for large inventories and same-day delivery. The page gives no payload, speed or throughput figures.
Vanderlande ADAPTO at a Glance
Type: Shuttle-based AS/RS
Shuttles: Multidirectional; bridge aisles
Capacity balancing: Extra shuttles assist where needed
Design: Modular
Expansion: Lifts, shuttles and aisles added independently
Price: on request
Vanderlande ADAPTO Features
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Vanderlande ADAPTO |
Manufacturer | Vanderlande |
Type | Shuttle-based AS/RS |
Shuttles | Multidirectional; bridge aisles |
Capacity balancing | Extra shuttles assist where needed |
Design | Modular |
Expansion | Lifts, shuttles and aisles added independently |
Positioning | High inventory volumes; same-day delivery |
Payload, speed and throughput are not stated on the page.
Design and Build Quality
Decoupling shuttles from aisles means storage volume and handling capacity are separate decisions, and a failed shuttle does not block an aisle.
Software and Integration
Warehouse Software
The system runs under Vanderlande's warehouse software.
Goods-to-Person
It supplies pick stations in sequence.
Vanderlande ADAPTO Applications and Use Cases
E-Commerce and Retail Fulfilment
Large assortments with fast delivery.
Growing Operations
Capacity added in steps.
Order Buffering
Holding and sequencing orders.
Vanderlande ADAPTO Price and Value
Vanderlande does not publish a price for the Vanderlande ADAPTO; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Vanderlande Company Profile: History, Ownership, Businesses and Leadership.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Shuttles change aisles
Storage and throughput scale separately
Modular expansion
Resilient to a single shuttle fault
Cons
No performance figures on the page
Large fixed investment
No published price
Who Should Buy the Vanderlande ADAPTO?
It fits distribution centres with large inventories and growth that is hard to predict.
Vanderlande ADAPTO FAQ
How much does the Vanderlande ADAPTO cost?
Vanderlande does not publish a price for the Vanderlande ADAPTO; it is quoted on request.
What is the Vanderlande ADAPTO?
A shuttle-based automated storage and retrieval system.
What is special about ADAPTO shuttles?
They are multidirectional and can cross between aisles.
Can the Vanderlande ADAPTO be expanded?
Yes. Lifts, shuttles and aisles can be added independently.
What happens when more capacity is needed in one area?
Extra shuttles assist automatically.
How fast is the Vanderlande ADAPTO?
Vanderlande gives no figure on the page.
What is ADAPTO used for?
Storage and order fulfilment with large inventories and same-day delivery.
Who makes ADAPTO?
Vanderlande.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
