Rising land costs and labour shortages are squeezing warehouses across Singapore. An automated storage and retrieval system in Singapore gives your facility more capacity, faster retrieval, and tighter inventory control without needing more space.
TYT Corporation has helped organisations implement smarter storage solutions for over 35 years. As the sole distributor of Hänel in Singapore, we supply and install automated storage and retrieval systems for manufacturing, distribution, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and institutional environments.
Whether you need one vertical lift module for a parts counter or a fully integrated warehouse automation platform, our team works with you to find the right solution for your facility.
What Is an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)?
Common ASRS options include:
- Vertical Lift Modules – Store items on trays inside an enclosed column and deliver the correct tray to an access point.
- Vertical Carousels – Rotate shelves to bring stored goods to the operator.
- Shuttle Systems – Use robotic carriers to move bins or totes through racking.
- Mobile Racking – Compresses shelving rows and opens only the aisle required.
ASRS solutions can range from compact single-workstation units to larger warehouse automation systems. The right configuration depends on throughput, ceiling height, product dimensions, storage volume, and how the system needs to fit into existing workflows.
Benefits of Automated Storage Systems
Maximise Your Floor Space: An ASRS uses vertical height that conventional shelving often leaves underused. By storing goods upward rather than outward, you can recover a significant amount of floor space. In Singapore, where industrial rent is a major operating cost, the recovered space can reduce overheads or create room to expand production within the existing facility.
Increase Retrieval Speed: Manual picking requires walking, searching, and verifying. An automated storage and retrieval system reduces these steps by bringing items directly to the workstation. Integrated pick-to-light indicators or software-guided prompts can also help confirm the correct part, supporting faster and more accurate retrieval across 2 or 3-shift operations.
Achieve Higher Inventory Accuracy: Every storage and retrieval event can be logged automatically. Stock levels, locations, and movements are updated in real time, reducing discrepancies caused by manual counting, mislabelled bins, or misplaced items. This supports fewer mispicks, fewer backorders, and better control over safety stock.
Boost Workforce Productivity: An automated storage system does not necessarily mean reducing headcount. It means redeploying people from repetitive walking and searching to tasks that require skill and judgement.
In facilities running goods-to-person retrieval, operators spend more time on value-added work and less time on manual travel between aisles and storage locations. In a tight labour market, getting greater output from the existing team strengthens daily operations and reduces exposure to staffing shortages.
Scale as Your Business Grows: In Singapore, well-specified ASRS installations are modular by design. Additional units, trays or shuttle lanes can be added as storage volumes increase, without requiring a full system redesign or extended downtime. This allows businesses to invest in what they need now and expand progressively as demand grows.
Deliver a Strong Return on Investment: Space savings, improved workforce productivity, fewer errors, and faster throughput all help the business move faster and drive a stronger ROI.
Considering an automated storage and retrieval system in Singapore? TYT can work through the numbers with you based on your actual operating costs. Contact us today.
Our Range of Automated Storage Solutions
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Hänel Rotomat Industrial Carousel
The Hänel Rotomat is a high-speed rotary carousel system designed for rapid storage and retrieval of parts, tools, and components. Ideal for manufacturing, maintenance, and spare parts operations, it delivers items in seconds while occupying minimal floor space. With fast cycle times and high throughput, the Rotomat is the perfect solution for facilities where both speed and space efficiency are essential.
Hänel Lean-Lift Vertical Lift Module (VLM)
The Hänel Lean-Lift is a vertical storage system that maximises ceiling height by storing goods on dynamically spaced trays within an enclosed column. Ideal for warehouses, production floors, and any environment requiring secure, high-density storage of varied items. Trays are delivered directly to an ergonomic access opening, so operators can pick without bending, climbing, or leaving their workstation.
Hänel Rotomat Office Carousel
The Hänel Rotomat Office Carousel is a vertical carousel built for document and file management in administrative and records-intensive environments. It organises folders, binders, and archival materials within a compact rotating system, delivering the required shelf to the operator at the touch of a button. This provides faster file retrieval, shorter access times, better use of office floor space, and improved security for confidential records.
Remmert Sheet Metal Storage System
The Remmert Sheet Metal Storage System is an ASRS for flat and long goods, including sheet metal, plates, tubes, and profiles. It's designed for metalworking and fabrication environments where material flow must be fast, safe, and synchronised with cutting or processing machines. By automating loading and unloading, it eliminates the need for manual crane or forklift handling, reducing material damage and removing bottlenecks between storage and production.
Remmert Automated Storage System
The Remmert Automated Storage System is a goods-to-person solution engineered for heavy, bulky, or irregularly shaped items that conventional systems cannot handle efficiently, delivering high storage density and fast retrieval times without the need for significant manual effort or heavy equipment.
Automatic Car Parking System
The Automatic Car Parking System applies the goods-to-person principle to vehicle storage, automatically storing and retrieving cars within a compact structure, eliminating ramps, driving lanes, and open-air lots. It significantly increases parking capacity within a limited footprint, making it well-suited for commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments in land-scarce environments like Singapore.
iCUBE Flexible & Scalable Warehouse Automation
iCUBE is a modular, robotics-based warehouse automation platform built for e-commerce fulfilment, distribution centres, and 3PL operations where demand fluctuates or scales rapidly. Additional robotic units and storage modules can be integrated without structural overhaul, giving organisations the flexibility to grow without premature capital commitment.
Industries We Serve
At TYT, our automated storage and retrieval system supports organisations across a wide range of industries in Singapore and the region. Our experience across sectors allows us to recommend the right system for your specific operational requirements.
Manufacturing and Engineering
VLMs and industrial carousels keep CNC tools, work-in-progress components, and spare parts organised and immediately accessible, freeing up production floor space for higher-value activities.
Aerospace and MRO
Maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations manage thousands of regulated parts under strict traceability requirements. Automated storage systems provide accurate, auditable inventory management that supports compliance while reducing retrieval times for critical components.
Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
Batch tracking, temperature sensitivity, and regulatory compliance make manual pharmaceutical storage both slow and risk-prone. ASRS solutions offer controlled, traceable storage environments that support good distribution practice and reduce picking errors.
Retail and Wholesale Distribution
High order volumes and tight delivery schedules require speed and precision. Automated shuttle and VLM systems accelerate fulfilment while keeping mispick rates low, whether shipping to retail outlets or direct to consumers.
Logistics and Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
3PL providers manage diverse product ranges for multiple clients, often within a single facility. Modular ASRS configurations and automated storage systems allow flexible allocation of storage capacity across accounts, adapting as client requirements change without physical reorganisation.
Institutions and Government
Government agencies, libraries, and educational institutions manage large volumes of records, equipment, and supplies. Office carousels and VLMs provide secure, space-efficient storage with controlled access and full audit trails.
How the Process Works — From Consultation to Installation
We manage every project from initial enquiry through to ongoing support. Each stage is handled with clear planning, practical recommendations, and attention to site conditions, system performance, and long-term reliability.
Step 1 – Site Assessment: Our team visits your facility to assess the available space, ceiling height, floor loading capacity, access points, and current workflow. We also review throughput, storage volumes, item profiles, picking patterns, and any site constraints that may affect system selection or layout.
Step 2 – Solution Design: Based on the site assessment, we propose a suitable storage or automation system with layout drawings, configuration options, capacity planning, retrieval requirements, and integration details where needed.
Step 3 – Supply and Configuration: Once the design is approved, we source the system from our manufacturing partners and configure it according to the agreed requirements. We manage lead times, technical coordination, and delivery planning to keep the project organised from approval through to site readiness.
Step 4 – Installation and Commissioning: Our installation team handles the on-site work, including mechanical assembly, electrical connections, software integration where applicable, and safety system checks. The system is tested and commissioned before handover, with operator training provided for daily use, safe operation, and basic maintenance.
Step 5 – After-Sales Support: After installation, we provide ongoing maintenance and technical support to help keep the system reliable. This includes scheduled servicing, spare parts support, software updates where applicable, and responsive assistance when the system requires attention.
Why Choose TYT Corporation for Automated Storage and Retrieval System in Singapore
Over 35 Years of Industry Experience
Established in 1990, TYT has grown from a small team to over 60 employees across 4 facilities. We serve organisations in manufacturing, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, distribution, government, and other sectors throughout Singapore and the region.
Sole Distributor of Hänel in Singapore
We work closely with Hänel on system specification, installation standards, and ongoing support. Our clients receive proven global technology backed by a local team with strong product knowledge.
End-to-End Project Delivery
Our service covers the full project lifecycle, from consultation, site assessment, and solution design to supply, installation, commissioning, and after-sales maintenance. One team handles the process, giving clients consistency and accountability from start to finish.
Top-Quality, Certified Products
We import directly from recognised manufacturers with quality credentials across Germany, Italy, Korea, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Quality assurance is something we do not compromise on.
Local Expertise in Singapore’s Operating Environment
Our team understands the constraints of limited industrial footprints, high land costs, and sector-specific operating requirements. This knowledge shapes every recommendation and installation we deliver.
Commitment to Safety, Quality, and Sustainability
We place strong emphasis on quality, health, safety, and environmental standards across all projects. The right storage solution should improve productivity while supporting a safe and sustainable working environment for your team.
Frequently Asked Questions About Automated Storage Systems in Singapore
What is the difference between a vertical lift module (VLM) and a vertical carousel system?
A vertical lift module uses an internal lift to retrieve trays from an enclosed vertical storage unit, making it suitable for parts with varied sizes, weights, and picking profiles.
A vertical carousel rotates carriers to bring stored items to the operator, which works well for smaller items that need fast and frequent access.
How much floor space can an automated storage system save?
Floor space savings depend on ceiling height, item dimensions, storage density, and the existing layout.
In many installations, switching to an automated storage system recovers a substantial portion of the original footprint, as it eliminates wide picking aisles and uses the available ceiling height instead.
Can automated storage systems integrate with our existing ERP or WMS?
Yes. Many automated storage systems can be integrated with existing ERP or warehouse management systems via standard data interfaces, with the storage system’s software communicating stock movements, tray locations, and retrieval requests in real time.
What industries use ASRS in Singapore?
In Singapore, ASRS solutions are used across manufacturing, aerospace and MRO, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, logistics, 3PL, retail distribution, engineering, and government facilities. They are especially useful where space is limited, inventory control is important, or picking accuracy affects daily operations.
What is the typical process for installing an automated storage system through TYT?
The process usually starts with a site assessment, followed by solution design, system supply and configuration, installation, commissioning, and after-sales support. TYT reviews the facility layout, storage profile, workflow, and future requirements before recommending the most suitable system.
Is there any financial support available for purchasing an automated storage system in Singapore?
Singapore businesses may be eligible for Enterprise Singapore’s Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG), depending on the type of ASRS purchased. As grant requirements can change, it is best to check the latest official criteria before committing to a purchase.