New Literature Details Automated Storage and Retrieval Avenger Vertical Carousel Benefits Improves Order Picking Avenger

Vertical Carousel ASRS Reduces Costs and Increases Profitability for Org anizations Employing Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Carousel Systems i n Order Picking and Order Fulfillment using Horizontal Carousels, Vertical Lift Modules, VLMs, Vertical Carousels for Spare Parts Handling, Small Item Picking, Health Care, Hospitals, Pharmacies, MRO, Retail, Manufacturing, Distribution, Sm all Parts, Pick and Pack, Bag and Tag, Maintenance, Food and Beverage, Drug Stor e Distribution Hatfield, PA, US, January 19, 2012 -- Sapient Automation has released their new high density, automated storage and retrieval system literature on the Avenger Vert ical Carousel. The carousel system literature provides key information on how or ganizations reduce labor, floor space requirements and inventory while providing a fast return on investment (ROI). The Avenger Vertical Carousel literature details the key elements designed to pr ovide organizations unsurpassed levels of the carousel s reliability and longevity. Historically Vertical Carousel Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) u se one location on the chain to support two carriers. The Avenger vertical carou sel's arms mount to the chain in their own exclusive position. If there is any p ressure or stress, it is not passed through to the other arms. This helps elimin ate the potential for any cascading effect and unit failure. In other designs, i f there is any disturbance or pressure on the arms it will typically bend, twist and torque and potentially destroy multiple arms in a cascading effect. The literature details how the Avenger Vertical Carousel s flexibility to configure the carrier/shelf helps meet specific inventory and application requirements. Fo r example, roll out drawers, totes or containers, adjustable shelf heights and p artitions which can maximize storage space and productivity. A wide range of int egrated Shark inventory management software and Pick to Light systems are available to improve efficiencies. From stand alone work stations to integrated work zones, the Avenger Vertical Ca rousel from Sapient Automation can help organizations implement their Lean Manuf acturing and Distribution programs, Six Sigma, and Sustainability initiatives. Security and restricted access for parts, inventory and material is easily accom plished with the Avenger Vertical Carousel. Incremental security features are av ailable to meet almost every facility and department needs. From locking bi-part ing doors to keep unauthorized users from accessing the unit, to individual user password controlled access to shelves with full user logs are available. The reliability and up time of the Avenger Vertical Carousel is legendary with s ome models carrying up to a 10 year parts and service manufacturer warranty! Thi s unprecedented warranty underscores the design and manufacturing superiority of the Avenger carousel. For years organizations around the world have been able t o take advantage of the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) rates that rival and su rpass many household appliances. With a push of a button, click of a mouse or scan of a bar code, the Avenger Ver tical Carousel rotates via the shortest path to deliver items to the operator. A n array of pick to light technologies ranging from simple light indicators to fu ll message Transaction Indicator Lights (TIC) strips aid productivity and throug hput requirements. Sapient Automation is a leading provider of automated storage and retrieval syst ems that reduce leading organizations requirements for labor, floor space and in

ventory while dramatically increasing productivity and operational efficiencies with often a nine to 18 month Return on Investments (ROI). Industries served inc lude: manufacturing, distribution, warehouses, healthcare, institutions, retail and wholesale organizations. The Sapient Automation technologies include the Vip er Vertical Lift Module (VLM), Avenger Vertical Carousel, Hornet Horizontal Caro usel, Shark Inventory Management Software, PickaMed Carousels and Spit Fire Pick Carts and pick to light systems. For information about the Avenger Vertical Carousel call 888-451-9711 or visit t he Sapient Automation web site at www.GetSapient.com Contact : Ed Romaine Sapient Automation 2398 North Penn Road Hatfield, PA 19440 267-640-8172 eromaine@GetSapient.com http://www.getsapient.com