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FORTNA OptiSweep™ -
a smarter way to rethink sorter clearing

Designed for high-volume e-Commerce and sortation centres, FORTNA OptiSweep™ is a robotic solution that automates the consolidation and transportation of small orders away from sortation systems, enabling faster, more agile operations.

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FORTNA OptiSweep™ brings an innovative, proven and flexible robotic technology to the sorter close-out process, replacing both manual operations and legacy technologies such as the bombay sorter. The solution centralises the operator bagging area for small parcel sorters significantly reducing labour requirements and providing ergonomic improvements. It eliminates the need for workers to bend and reach into bags to move items and substantially cuts the distance and time spent walking in the warehouse.

This solution easily integrates with sorter systems and can match a range of throughput requirements, offering processing flexibility from 4,000 to more than 35,000 pieces per hour. By mitigating the need for excess labour to accommodate demand fluctuations, FORTNA OptiSweep™ enables businesses to maintain prolonged run time without disruption, scale effectively and optimise facility-wide efficiency.

FORTNA OptiSweep™ Benefits

FORTNA OptiSweep™ reduces non-productive labour amid shortages and rising costs. Real-world use of the OptiSweep™ solution has demonstrated:

Labour

60% reduction in manual labour associated with sorter clearance operations, streamlining the process and lowering operator intervention. This improvement increases overall operational efficiency and minimises physical workload.

Productivity

24h on, for increased productivity and efficiency. The robotic solution adapts seamlessly to any workflow, reducing potential points of failure and keeping operations smooth and uninterrupted.

ROI

Payback period of around 2 years. The system accelerates cost recovery while generating ongoing operational savings, translating into sustained financial benefits and improved long-term profitability.

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Designed to maximise sorter efficiency, FORTNA OptiSweep™ boosts productivity through continuous, high-speed, and accurate operations. By seamlessly integrating advanced mobile robots, it collects packages directly from sorter divert locations and transports them to a purpose-built tipping arm, where packages are deposited for bulk consolidation and outbound processing. FORTNA WCS™ software orchestrate the entire workflow, coordinating the mobile robots and interfacing with the sorter and consolidation stations to maximise efficiency and balance product flow.

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FORTNA OptiSweep™ can be deployed both into greenfield and brownfield environments and can be adapted to several operational facilities. It has a highly scalable, modular design that allows for phased deployment with minimal disruption to existing operations.

The FORTNA OptiSweep™ solution is fully compatible with both tray-based and non-tray sorters, making it flexible and easy to integrate.

FORTNA Optisweep™ integrates automated guided vehicles (AGVs) that use barcodes to transport goods around in the warehouse. This solution ensures high reliability and safety, making it well suited for performing repeatable tasks.

FORTNA OptiSweep™ is powered by FORTNA WCS™ software. The warehouse control software orchestrates the sortation process and the mobile robots’ tasks, ensuring smooth workflow and consistent performance.

The warehouse control software focuses on managing and optimising operations, including sortation processes. It manages real-time control, communication and coordination of automated material handling equipment within the warehouse.