Warehouse navigation middlewaredirect communication between the host system and the narrow-aisle forklift

Why use warehouse navigation in a narrow-aisle warehouse?

Modern narrow-aisle forklifts are equipped with integrated warehouse navigation systems that enable automated navigation to destinations within the warehouse. For this technology to be used efficiently, it requires software that correctly processes transport orders from the host system and transmits them to the vehicles.

The iFD warehouse navigation middleware performs precisely this task. It establishes a streamlined connection between the host system and the warehouse navigation system and ensures that transport commands are reliably transmitted to the forklifts.

Through direct communication with the host system, control of the transport orders remains entirely the host system’s responsibility, whilst the middleware handles the technical integration of the warehouse navigation.

Advantages of warehouse navigation middleware

The middleware connects the host system and forklift navigation directly, ensuring reliable and rapid integration of the forklift navigation.

Direkte Kommunikation mit dem Host-System
Transportaufträge werden ohne zusätzliche Systemebenen übermittelt
Schnelle Implementierung
die Integration kann häufig innerhalb weniger Tage realisiert werden
Sandardisierte Schnittstellen
erprobte Technologien ermöglichen eine stabile Systemanbindung
Schlankes Systemdesign
keine zusätzlichen Datenbank- oder Applikationsserver erforderlich

See for yourself

The warehouse navigation middleware is installed locally on the terminal and translates transport orders from the host system into destination coordinates for the narrow-aisle forklift. These coordinates are then transmitted directly to the vehicle.

The system continuously checks the transmitted transport commands and immediately returns any error messages to the application. This allows users to keep track of the current status of transport orders at all times.

Thanks to its streamlined design, the warehouse navigation middleware can be implemented quickly and integrated reliably into existing IT structures.

Warehouse Pilot

The iFD WarehousePilot platform integrateswarehouse management, realising its full potential when combined with material flow control and forklift guidance systems.

The iFD Warehouse Pilot platform connects specialised systems to form an integrated end-to-end solution for intralogistics. Existing systems can be upgraded step by step without disrupting operations

This integrated architecture does not result in isolated individual solutions, but rather in consistent control logic across the entire operation.

WarehousePilot Store

Warehouse management forms the data and process layer of intralogistics. It creates transparency regarding inventory, orders, and processes, and ensures that information is available where it is needed.

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WarehousePilot Control

Material flow control coordinates the physical flow of goods in the warehouse. It combines conveyor technology, shuttle systems, and manual processes into a stable, controllable overall process.

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WarehousePilot Execute

The forklift guidance system controls and optimizes vehicle-related processes. It ensures efficient routes, clear task allocation, and seamless integration into the overarching control logic.

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