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EffiMat Robotics (warehouse)

EffiMat develops and delivers intelligent automated storage and high-speed order picking systems that optimise warehouse space and inventory handling efficiency. Its solutions combine vertical storage technology with advanced automation to increase throughput, reduce labor, compress footprint, and accelerate order fulfillment for businesses with diverse SKU environments, helping organisations manage stock movements with precision and efficiency.

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RELEVANCE

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TECH MATURITY

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RELEVANCE

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COUNTRY

Denmark

FUNDING STAGE

Private Owned

KEY OFFERINGS

  • EFFIMAT 4 : Patented high-speed vertical lift module that moves boxes sideways for simultaneous multi-box delivery to picking windows. Handles up to 320 boxes/hour 3x faster than traditional VLMs while maximizing vertical storage density.​

  • E/Compact : Extra storage rack parked behind EFFIMAT 4. Workers refill it from the back without stopping front picking, effectively doubling shelf space in the same machine footprint.

  • E/Classic : Simpler tall storage for bulky/heavy/slow items. Shrinks warehouse footprint 85% by stacking vertically; always delivers trays at comfortable waist height no ladders or fixed shelf locations needed

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COUNTRY

Denmark

FUNDING STAGE

Private Owned

KEY OFFERINGS

  • EFFIMAT 4 : Patented high-speed vertical lift module that moves boxes sideways for simultaneous multi-box delivery to picking windows. Handles up to 320 boxes/hour 3x faster than traditional VLMs while maximizing vertical storage density.​

  • E/Compact : Extra storage rack parked behind EFFIMAT 4. Workers refill it from the back without stopping front picking, effectively doubling shelf space in the same machine footprint.

  • E/Classic : Simpler tall storage for bulky/heavy/slow items. Shrinks warehouse footprint 85% by stacking vertically; always delivers trays at comfortable waist height no ladders or fixed shelf locations needed

/USE CASES

  • Billund Airport (Denmark, 2020) :
    EFFIMAT Storage Robots deployed in new 6,650m² facility next to terminal for duty-free goods storage/picking. Two systems deliver items directly to second-floor picking stations, eliminating internal transport from separate warehouse. ERP integration auto-replenishes shop stock in real-time after purchases, optimizes vertical space, provides ergonomic picking, and boosts productivity for airport expansion.

    (single use case)

/USE CASES

  • Billund Airport (Denmark, 2020) :
    EFFIMAT Storage Robots deployed in new 6,650m² facility next to terminal for duty-free goods storage/picking. Two systems deliver items directly to second-floor picking stations, eliminating internal transport from separate warehouse. ERP integration auto-replenishes shop stock in real-time after purchases, optimizes vertical space, provides ergonomic picking, and boosts productivity for airport expansion.

    (single use case)