The solution can be configured with or without humidity control and complements Scienscope’s widely adopted smart racking solutions. With several OEMs stepping away from this market in recent years, the company brings proven expertise and a strong track record to storage tower technology.
Adding to a portfolio that already includes goods-in scanning and smart racking for reels, stencils and feeders, the new system completes an offering that gives manufacturers access to a comprehensive component management ecosystem. Here, integration is a core strength. With thousands of global installations, the company has extensive experience connecting to ERP and MES systems, ensuring seamless machine-to-machine communication and reliable process control.
The Smart Reel Tower combines high capacity and throughput with a compact footprint, making it suitable for both SMT line-side and warehouse environments. Its dual-deck storage design accommodates up to 2,000 reels, while the dual-channel entry and exit system processes a minimum of 600 reels per hour with six-second cycle times. The unit is also AGV compatible, making it fully Industry 4.0 ready.
The new Smart Reel Tower will be unveiled at productronica 2025, and demonstrations are also planned in the UK and Europe.
Together, the companies are providing manufacturers with advanced component management solutions designed to improve efficiency, safeguard quality and prepare operations for the next stage of automation.
