Hänel presented its new Multi-Space Hsp at LogiMAT 2026 in Stuttgart. The three-axis automated vertical storage system is designed to speed up picking operations and improve integration with corporate systems. The launch took place at the stand of the German manufacturer, which specialises in the development and production of automated vertical storage systems, with the participation of Incaricotech, the Modena-based company and Hänel’s exclusive partner for the Italian market.
The new system has been developed to meet operational requirements that are increasingly common in industrial and distribution warehouses: managing rising volumes, reducing waiting times, improving picking accuracy and ensuring process continuity. Incaricotech’s contribution to the product’s development is linked to its knowledge of Italy’s manufacturing base, largely made up of small and medium-sized enterprises that need to increase order fulfilment capacity without expanding their footprint. Loris Gasparini, CEO of Incaricotech, linked the launch of the Multi-Space Hsp to the growth in volumes generated by e-commerce and the resulting pressure on picking activities. According to Gasparini, two factors remain central for Italian companies: order volumes and dispatch speed, both of which translate into greater operational intensity at picking bays.
The Multi-Space Hsp joins Hänel’s range alongside Lean-Lift and Rotomat, but introduces a different approach. While Lean-Lift is a vertical lift storage system with movable trays and Rotomat operates with rotating shelves, the new system builds on and expands the concept of a multi-column automated warehouse with multiple picking bays. The configuration presented at LogiMAT occupies a compact footprint and can hold up to 600 containers, with a footprint of 15 square metres and a capacity of 17 cubic metres. The system structure includes two picking bays, each with four storage locations. This configuration reduces idle time because, while the operator picks from one container, the warehouse prepares the next containers. The operating sequence is therefore designed to keep the workstation supplied, limiting waiting times between picks and increasing overall process productivity.
At the core of the Multi-Space Hsp is a central shuttle that can precisely access each container. The system groups four locations at a time on the basis of optimised routes and transfers them to the operator as quickly as possible. Three-axis movement creates three-dimensional access to the containers and speeds up their availability in the picking bays. Ergonomics at the workstation are also a key feature. The containers arrive with a slight forward tilt, improving visibility of the material and making picking easier for the operator. In a high-rotation warehouse, this affects both workflow continuity and error reduction, as it makes item locations clearer and supports visual confirmation during the operation.
The system integrates with the main corporate management tools. The Multi-Space Hsp can communicate with ERP and CRM systems and networked software platforms, allowing it to fit into existing company information flows. The aim is to make the vertical warehouse part of the overall operating process by linking storage, picking, order management and progress control. Configuration flexibility applies both to the number of locations and to finishes. The system can be adapted to the requirements of each facility, with a storage configuration defined according to flows, available space and the type of items handled. This approach is in line with the evolution of automated vertical warehouses, which are increasingly in demand not only to save floor space but also to make operations more consistent and traceable.
Alongside the functional aspects, Hänel has introduced a new colour range for its systems. The panelling can be supplied in a Star White finish, together with a selection of colours including blue, indigo, silver grey, ruby red and anthracite. The choice reflects the aim of making vertical warehouses consistent with companies’ visual identity, integrating colours, graphics and logos within production and logistics environments.
