Automated Storage Solutions with Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs)

A Vertical Lift Module (VLM) is an enclosed, automated storage solution that uses an internal elevator to deliver trays directly to an ergonomic access opening. Items are stored in high-density shelving on both sides of the elevator, which automatically finds and retrieves the correct tray at the push of a button. This design maximizes vertical space, speeds up picking, and keeps parts, tools, and supplies secure and organized—making VLMs a core part of modern warehouse automation.

Reclaim up to 85% of your floor space by storing vertically, freeing space for production, assembly, or additional storage. Guided retrieval and inventory control cut search time and errors, helping your team work faster and more accurately.

Modular heights, trays, and access bays make it easy to adapt your system as storage needs evolve. Expansion can be done without major rework, keeping your operation agile and cost-effective.

From manufacturing and MRO to healthcare and distribution, VLMs deliver flexible automation solutions that save floor space, improve accuracy, and scale with your operation.

“We have been able to eliminate over 500 storage bin locations. We’ve been able to use that space to maximize and optimize the production of our floor.”

— Warehouse Supervisor at ABB