Smarter Storage for the Cold Chain and Beyond

As demand for temperature-controlled logistics continues to rise, efficiency and reliability in cold storage operations have become essential to profitability. Spacemaker® solutions are designed to deliver maximum pallet density, reduced operating costs, and safer workflows in every environment. By minimizing aisle space and maximizing vertical capacity, operators gain up to 40% more storage within the same footprint while cutting forklift travel and energy consumption.

Spacemaker® has long supported leading food, beverage, and pharmaceutical brands with high-density automation engineered for performance in extreme environments. Today, the Spacemaker DualAxis Pro® leads that evolution, combining precision robotics and smart control to achieve faster throughput, higher safety, and deeper storage in facilities operating at temperatures as low as –40°C.

Precision in Every Pallet Move

The DualAxis Pro® is a semi-automated robotic shuttle that maximizes usable warehouse volume while minimizing forklift traffic. Built with a four-wheel drive system and encoder-based control, it maintains torque and reliability under heavy loads and freezing conditions. A single operator can remotely manage up to 240 shuttles, enabling continuous operation and optimized inventory flow.

Key features include:

• FIFO/LIFO flexibility for perishable and non-perishable goods
• Integrated safety and battery management systems
• Plug-and-play maintenance design
• Seamless integration with Spacemaker Software for real-time visibility

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Engineered for the Cold Chain

The DualAxis Pro® is fully freezer-rated, making it ideal for cold storage and food & beverage logistics where temperature consistency and uptime are essential. The system’s LiFePO₄ battery technology and auto-return charging functions ensure long runtimes even under continuous operation in sub-zero environments.

Customers across the Americas rely on Spacemaker solutions to maintain product integrity and performance in facilities handling frozen goods, chilled beverages, and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals.

Expanding Applications Across Industries

While cold storage remains the leading application, Spacemaker automation continues to deliver measurable results across three high-impact verticals:

• Pharmaceutical
  Requirements: temperature stability, batch segregation, and full traceability.
  Solution: DualAxis Pro® and DualAxis JR® support FIFO/LIFO, freezer operation to −40°C, and precise pallet counting for validated inventory moves. Spacemaker Software integrates with WMS and ERP systems for real-time monitoring and auditability.
  Example: a vaccine component facility using FIFO deep-lane storage at −20°C with automated inventory verification and remote data feeds for quality assurance.
• 3PL and Distribution
  Requirements: variable SKU profiles, seasonal demand, and rapid throughput.
  Solution: Semi-automated shuttles eliminate forklift traffic inside racking blocks, cut travel distance, and enable rapid load/unload with pallet shuffle modes and multi-unit RF control up to 240 shuttles. Systems link with warehouse execution and management platforms for live status tracking.
  Example: a regional 3PL facility buffering outbound pallets at dock level, switching lanes between LIFO and FIFO to meet different retailer service agreements.
• Manufacturing
  Requirements: production-line buffers, work-in-progress staging, and finished-goods flow to distribution.
  Solution: DualAxis Pro® creates compact process buffers between manufacturing steps and stages completed products for outbound shipment, reducing congestion and maximizing floor efficiency. JR® handles lighter SKUs; QuadAxis Pro® adds elevator integration for automated multi-level environments.
  Example: a beverage plant using deep-lane storage to hold work-in-progress items and transfer finished goods directly to outbound sequencing for transport.

A Complete Ecosystem of Innovation

Spacemaker’s product line extends from the DualAxis JR®, an entry-level shuttle for lighter loads, to the QuadAxis Pro®, an advanced two-dimensional system with elevator integration for automated multi-level racking. Combined with the Spacemaker Software Suite, including MGM, MultiWare Manager, and 3DWare, operators gain full control over shuttle coordination, performance analytics, and digital visualization.

This ecosystem is supported by Spacemaker’s in-house engineering, manufacturing, and 24/7 service teams based in Ocoee, Florida. Every installation is built, commissioned, and supported by the same people who design the technology.

Designed for Efficiency. Proven in Performance.

Across more than 90 projects and 1,000 deployed pallet robots, Spacemaker® continues to redefine warehouse automation for high-density storage. From frozen goods to pharmaceutical and manufacturing environments, the DualAxis Pro® remains the benchmark for intelligent, scalable, and cold-ready automation.

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