Material Handling from the World’s Most Powerful Shuttle System
What Makes the Stingray Shuttle System a Game-Changer?
As a core component of TGW Logistics’ FlashPick goods-to-person system, the Stingray shuttle delivers precise and efficient transportation of load carriers weighing up to 50 kilograms. With over 25,000 units in operation worldwide, businesses trust its proven reliability and high performance. TGW Logistics’ latest generation of the Stingray shuttle takes robustness, efficiency, and adaptability to new heights.
The material handling system is unmatched in performance. With the capacity to handle over 1,500 load carriers per hour and aisle, the Stingray shuttle is the world’s most powerful shuttle system. Its strength makes it ideal for high- and ultra-high throughput operations. Extreme conditions capabilities allow it to operate efficiently in environments as cold as -30°C, making it indispensable for grocery and healthcare logistics industries.
Efficiency Redefined: Features That Drive Results
To stay ahead in the logistics landscape, businesses need solutions that deliver exceptional performance, seamless integration, and energy efficient. The Stingray combines cutting-edge features to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and support long-term growth. Let’s take a look at how it redefines what’s possible in material handling.
Higher Performance and Storage Density
The latest Stingray delivers a 10% increase in performance compared to its predecessor. This enhanced capability allows it to handle up to 1,500 load carriers per hour and aisle, making it ideal for high-volume environments. The shuttle system’s flexibility in handling various load carriers ensures higher storage density—optimizing space and boosting operational efficiency. The system is also designed for the extreme environments of cold chain logistics operations. For grocery retailer Coop, Stingray shuttles operate seamlessly in freezing conditions down to -30°C, maintaining peak performance in temperature-sensitive settings.
Plug & Play Integration
The Stingray offers quick deployment, so companies can upgrade their logistics capabilities without disrupting operations. With pre-configured shuttle vehicles, integration is seamless, allowing businesses to get up and running without lengthy delays.
Energy Efficient and Cost-Effective
Energy efficiency is at the heart of our technology design philosophy. The Stingray features an energy-saving design that uses supercapacitors to recycle braking energy, redistributing it to other vehicles during acceleration to lower overall energy use. By integrating energy-efficient technology, businesses can grow responsibly while maintaining high performance. Additionally, the system feeds recovered energy back into the power grid, increasing cost savings and reducing environmental impact.
Why Reliability is the Backbone of Modern Warehouse Logistics
The Stingray shuttle system is engineered to deliver unparalleled uptime, ensuring continuous and efficient operations for high-demand environments. By integrating advanced technologies such as error correction and predictive maintenance, the system minimizes downtime and extends the lifespan of logistics operations.
Error Detection and Correction in Action
With automatic health checks, the Stingray shuttle independently identifies and resolves issues like twisted containers or misaligned load carriers without human intervention. Businesses can leverage these capabilities to maintain high throughput and reduce reliance on manual fixes—even during peak operational hours.
Predictive Maintenance and Data Transparency
The Stingray provides complete data transparency, allowing businesses to monitor system conditions in real time—fueling predictive maintenance, which anticipates potential issues before they occur and prevents sudden halts and unplanned downtime. Organizations rely on this technology to maintain operational flow, ensuring maximum productivity.
Built for Tomorrow: Future-Proofing Your Logistics Operations
Scalability and adaptability are essential for maintaining a competitive edge. The Stingray is engineered to grow with your business, offering flexibility and cost-effective solutions to meet future demands.
Seamless Modular Expansion
The Stingray shuttle system’s modular design allows companies to expand operations effortlessly. New shuttle vehicles can be integrated into existing systems without disrupting ongoing operations, making it a perfect solution for businesses experiencing rising order volumes. Music retailer Thomann successfully scaled its operations by adding shuttle vehicles to meet increasing demand, all while maintaining seamless daily performance.
Effortless Upgrades and Retrofitting
Future-proofing doesn’t stop at expansion. Businesses can upgrade or retrofit their Stingray shuttle systems with the latest generation of shuttle vehicles, providing a forward-thinking and cost-effective path to staying ahead in dynamic markets.
A Versatile and Future-Ready Solution
With supply chains increasingly strained and customer expectations higher than ever, evolving your logistics operations is a minimum requirement to stay in the game. The Stingray is a powerful tool for today, but it’s also a solution designed with tomorrow in mind. Business owners face the constant pressure of staying competitive—balancing operational efficiency with scalability and adapting to unpredictable market demands. TGW Logistics understands these challenges and provides the technology to overcome them.
The Stingray shuttle delivers on what matters most: reliability, adaptability, and performance. It operates efficiently in extreme environments, integrates seamlessly into existing systems, and scales effortlessly as businesses grow. For companies striving to stay ahead of the curve, the Stingray Shuttle also offers peace of mind. It combines innovation with practicality, ensuring businesses can meet today's demands while preparing for tomorrow's uncertainties.
With TGW Logistics as your partner, you gain a cutting-edge shuttle system and a trusted ally committed to keeping your operations one step ahead. The future of logistics is here, and it’s built on solutions that adapt, perform, and inspire confidence. We can help you set new standards in intralogistics. Contact us today to reimagine what’s possible.