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AUTOMATED SOLUTIONS FOR THE CERAMIC INDUSTRY

Confronting Main Challenges in the Ceramic Industry

The Ceramic Sector encompasses the production of a wide range of products, including traditional ceramics (such as bricks, tiles, and pottery), and advanced ceramics (used in electronics, aerospace, medical devices, and more).

Companies in the Ceramic Industry face several distinct challenges in inventory management and material handling due to the unique characteristics of ceramic materials and the diverse range of products they manufacture.

Fragility and Breakage Risk
Manage a wide variety of raw materials (clays, glazes, pigments) and finished products (tiles, tableware, sanitaryware) in various shapes and sizes. This diversity demands advance tracking systems and careful handling to minimize breakage.

Space Management
Ceramic products, particularly those for construction, can be bulky and require significant storage space. Efficiently organizing and optimizing warehouse space to accommodate large quantities of diverse products is a critical challenge.

Wide Product Variety
The ceramic industry’s broad product range, from construction materials like tiles and bricks to precision components for electronics and medical devices, complicates inventory management. Companies must tailor their storage and handling practices to accommodate diverse product sizes, shapes, and storage requirements.

Quality Control and Traceability
Ensuring consistent quality across batches and maintaining traceability throughout the production and distribution process is essential, especially for advanced ceramics used in critical applications. This necessitates robust inventory management systems to track product batches, quality inspection results, and compliance with industry standards.

By implementing robust inventory management software and investing in automated warehouse solutions ceramic companies can achieve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and a better management of their delicate inventory.

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Ceramic Industry Clients we Also Serve

The Companies Leading the Way in the Ceramic Industry with Our Automation Solutions
3M
USA
Anatolia Tile
Canada, USA
BMR
Italy
Ceramica Coin
Spain
Ceramica Sant’Agostino
Italy
Ceramiche Atlas Concorde
Italy
Ceramiche Piemme
Italy
Cristal Ceramica
Spain
CoorsTek
USA
Corning Incorporated
USA
Euroceramique
Spain
FAP Ceramiche
Italy
Ferro Corporation
USA
Florim
Italy, USA
Gruppo Concorde
Italy
Gruppo Tecnoferrari
Italy
H&R Johnson Tiles
UK
Italgraniti
Italy
Laminam
Italy
Marazzi Group
Italy
Mohawk Industries
USA
Pamesa Cerámica
Spain
Roca Sanitario, S.A
Spain, Portugal
Porcellanosa
Spain, Mexico, USA
Sacmi
Spain, Portugal, Italy, Mexico
Saint-Gobain
Italy, China, Portugal, USA
System Cermics
Italy
TOTO Ltd.
China

The Advantages of Automated Solutions for the Ceramic Industry

Boost Inventory Management, Enhance Safety, and Reduce Operational Costs
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Recover Valuable Floorspace
Save up to 90% of valuable floor space compared to traditional storage methods, accommodating for future growth needs.
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Traceability and Inventory Control
Ensure precise tracking and inventory control, essential for the varied products in the Ceramic Industry, from raw materials to finished goods.
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Increased Efficiency and Accuracy
Operators can swiftly locate and retrieve items with the aid of intuitive visual picking aids, streamlining the process and reducing picking errors.
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Seamless Software Integration
The units can be integrated into any existing DMS/ERP systems, allowing for an accurate and reliable logistics.
Securing Products Integrity
Automating the handling of heavy ceramic products minimizes the need for manual labor, reducing labor costs and enhancing workplace safety
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Scalability and Flexibility
Systems like Modula’s can be customized to specific needs, accommodating different product types and sizes.
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Automation in the Ceramic Industry

Automated Storage and Retrieval Solutions (AS/RS) such as vertical lift modules (VLMs) and horizontal carousels, can  help companies in the Ceramic Industry tackle their unique inventory and material handling challenges.

Enhanced Product Handling and Safety:
Modula’s automated solutions can handle products with precision and care, reducing the risk of damage and breakage. Moreover, by integrating Modula VLMs with robotics, ceramic companies can significantly improve the handling of bulky items. These systems are designed to automate repetitive tasks and reducing manual labor. This not only minimizes the risk of injuries and product damage but also guarantees the safety of warehouse operations.

Flexible Material Handling:
Modula’s systems are highly adaptable and can be customized with specific trays and partitions to accommodate the wide variety of shapes, sizes, and types of ceramic products, from bulky tiles and bricks to delicate porcelain tableware and advanced ceramic components.

Maximized Storage Density:
By utilizing vertical space efficiently, Modula’s automated storage solutions can dramatically increase storage capacity within the same footprint. This is particularly beneficial for bulky ceramic items, allowing for better organization and accessibility while minimizing the physical footprint of storage areas.

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Software integration:
Modula’s systems can integrate with existing inventory management software, enabling companies to track and manage diverse products effectively. This integration allows for streamlined order fulfillment, picking, and stock control, even for a wide range of products.

Traceability:
Automated systems provide detailed records of inventory movements, improving traceability. This feature is crucial for quality control, certification, and compliance with industry standards, as it allows for easy tracking of material batches and their history.

Enhanced Productivity:
Automation speeds up the retrieval and storage processes, making inventory management more efficient and freeing up staff to focus on value-added tasks.

Improved Safety:
By automating the handling of heavy and bulky ceramic products, companies can reduce workplace injuries associated with manual lifting and moving.

In summary, by leveraging automated solutions like those from Modula, companies in the Ceramic Industry can overcome their unique challenges, achieving greater efficiency, enhanced product safety, and improved inventory accuracy.

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Modula’s automation solutions for the Ceramic Industry are designed to adapt to your unique operational needs.