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AutoStore StarterGrid | Start Automation with a Flexible ASRS Start small, deploy fast, and scale as you grow.Save up to 4x space with a cost-efficient AutoStore system.Designed for fast deployment and easy expansion.

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Smarter Automation Starts with Smart Prices

The AutoStore™ StarterGrid is a cost-efficient ASRS designed to help you start automation without committing to a full-scale system.

It gives you a flexible entry point, allowing you to expand as your operations grow. Easy to install and built for simplicity, it helps streamline your operations from day one.

Why Choose StarterGrid

  • Start small, scale anytime
  • Fast deployment – go live in weeks
  • Save up to 4x space
  • Lower upfront investment than traditional ASRS
  • Energy efficient – 4 robots ≈ one vacuum cleaner

 

A Flexible ASRS That Grows with You

StarterGrid is built for operations that need to improve efficiency without committing to a full-scale system.

It allows you to introduce automation step by step, with the flexibility to expand as your needs grow.

StarterGrid vs Traditional ASRS

Kardex AutoStore StarterGrid Traditional ASRS
Lower upfront cost Higher initial investment
Fast deployment （less than 6 months) Longer implementation timelines
Modular and scalable Designed for fixed system sizing
Ideal for starting automation Ideal for large-scale operations
Kardex AutoStore StarterGrid Traditional ASRS

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If you’re exploring automation, you can use our StoreX Calculator to estimate system size and investment based on your requirements.

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What’s Included in the StarterGrid Package?

Kardex AutoStore StarterGrid

StarterGrid is a ready-to-deploy AutoStore system designed for fast setup and simplicity.

  • Grid frame – compact, high-density structure (up to 6m)
  • 4 robots – fast and reliable bin retrieval
  • 4,000 bins – high-density storage
  • 2 conveyor ports – efficient order handling
  • Project support – setup and ongoing guidance

Ready to deploy quickly, depending on site readiness.

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Are you based in Singapore or Malaysia?

Companies in Singapore may be eligible for government grants to offset the cost of automation.

StarterGrid makes it easier to take that first step with a lower entry investment.

👉 Speak to our team to check your eligibility.

Compare the AutoStore Starter Grid vs. a Custom System

While the Starter Grid offers a fixed, preconfigured solution, a custom AutoStore system may be a better fit if your needs require a tailored setup based on your space, throughput, or growth plans.

Want to compare the two?

Use our StoreX Calculator to get a personalized layout, cost estimate, and ROI projection in less than 5 minutes.

FAQ

An ASRS is a warehouse automation system that stores and retrieves goods automatically. AutoStore is a type of ASRS that uses robots to handle bins.

The Kardex StarterGrid is a pre-configured AutoStore ASRS designed as a cost-efficient way to start automation, with the ability to expand over time.  

The Starter Grid offers a standardized, pre-configured setup. It includes all the essential components needed to start automating quickly and efficiently: a compact grid frame, bins, robots, and picking ports.

Unlike customized systems, which are tailored to specific needs, the Starter Grid is ready to deploy, making it simpler, faster, and hassle-free to implement.

Yes, the Starter Grid is designed with scalability in mind. If you find yourself running out of space or needing to scale up, we can easily expand the system without disrupting your business operations. As your needs grow, the grid can even be customized to meet your evolving requirements.

The Kardex AutoStore StarterGrid is available in Asia

If you are based in Korea or Japan, visit our local webpages to see the different StarterGrid packages available. 

AutoStore can increase storage density and save up to 4x warehouse space compared to traditional storage. 

  Costs depend on system size, robots, and throughput. StarterGrid offers a lower entry investment compared to fully customized systems.
👉 Estimate your system using the StoreX Calculator.  

Kardex StarterGrid is designed for fast deployment, typically in less than 6 months, depending on site readiness. 

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