Industry
Military and aviation
GMA: SILO² and MAXIᴸ for ATC equipment production, small parts and bars with full traceability
- Military & aviation
- MAXI L
- SILO²
- Long items
- Spare parts MRO
In aerospace, raw material traceability is not optional
Generale Meccatronica Applicata designs and manufactures military and civil consoles, inertial systems and air traffic control equipment: highly complex products where every component must be traceable and every delivery must meet tight deadlines.
The move to the new Giugliano in Campania facility was an opportunity to completely rethink intralogistics. ICAM installed two complementary systems serving critical material flows: SILO² for highly variable small parts and MAXIᴸ with an external load/unload station for bundles of aluminum, copper and steel bars.
Product
SILO²
MAXIᴸ
Key results
· recovered space
· full traceability on every component
· ergonomic bar handling with no manual lifting
· aerospace quality standards guaranteed
Key feature
· SILO² in a low-ceiling room with ERP integration, barcode reader and label printer
· MAXIᴸ with drawers equipped with movable load-retaining bars
GMA: air traffic control equipment, military consoles and inertial navigation systems
Generale Meccatronica Applicata is a leading supplier of air traffic control equipment: military and civil consoles, and inertial systems for navigation and stabilization in aeronautical applications.
The company operates in a sector where quality standards are non-negotiable and delivery times are binding: every component must be traceable, every production process must be documented, and every error has a direct impact on the order.
Moving into the new Giugliano in Campania facility, near Naples, gave GMA the opportunity to completely rethink its intralogistics, automating picking and storage operations across both critical flows: highly variable small parts and long metal materials.
The company operates in a sector where quality standards are non-negotiable and delivery times are binding: every component must be traceable, every production process must be documented, and every error has a direct impact on the order.
Moving into the new Giugliano in Campania facility, near Naples, gave GMA the opportunity to completely rethink its intralogistics, automating picking and storage operations across both critical flows: highly variable small parts and long metal materials.
The logistical challenges
The previous site was no longer able to support business growth or guarantee the logistics processes required by the industry.
The critical issues to be solved in the new facility were:
• Small parts managed on traditional shelving: slow manual search, no structured traceability, and risk of errors on similar components, which is unacceptable in an aerospace production environment
• Long material storage: bundles of aluminum, copper and steel bars up to 6.5 m handled manually, with physically demanding operations, risk of material damage and limited traceability
• No integration with the company ERP: no automatic alignment between warehouse movements and the management system, making inventory difficult and stock data unreliable
SILO² in a low-ceiling room: full performance for aerospace small parts in just 3.8 m of height
The SILO² Vertical Lift Module is configured for a low-ceiling room, with a height of just 3.8 m, 3 storage columns and a 21.19 m² footprint for 18.8 m³ of capacity.
The height constraint did not compromise functionality: the automated storage system manages highly variable small parts with full operation and ergonomic access at the picking and refilling station.
The height constraint did not compromise functionality: the automated storage system manages highly variable small parts with full operation and ergonomic access at the picking and refilling station.
Barcode reader, label printer and ERP integration: full traceability for every aerospace component
The integrated barcode reader records every picking and refilling operation in real time. The integrated label printer completes the documentation flow by enabling immediate component labelling, a critical requirement for production traceability in aerospace applications.
Integration with the company ERP makes it possible to check the availability of every component at any time, with stock levels always up to date and no manual checks required.
Integration with the company ERP makes it possible to check the availability of every component at any time, with stock levels always up to date and no manual checks required.
MAXIᴸ with load-retaining bars: bundles of aluminum, copper and steel bars handled safely
The MAXIᴸ automated vertical storage system manages bundles of aluminum, copper and steel bars up to 6.5 meters long. The structure is 5.6 m high, with 33 drawers in two usable heights, 150 and 300 mm, and load capacity up to 1,000 kg each, in just 17.88 m² of system footprint.
The drawers are equipped with movable load-retaining bars that secure the bundles during every handling cycle, eliminating the risk of slipping when handling heavy, bulky materials. Integration with the company management system ensures full traceability for every inbound and outbound movement.
The drawers are equipped with movable load-retaining bars that secure the bundles during every handling cycle, eliminating the risk of slipping when handling heavy, bulky materials. Integration with the company management system ensures full traceability for every inbound and outbound movement.
Key results
Two critical flows automated, full traceability, aerospace standards met
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SILO² in a low-ceiling room
capacity maximized at just 3.8 m height, without compromising functionality or productivity
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Traceability for every managed component
every picking and refilling operation is recorded in real time by barcode reading, in line with aerospace requirements
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Company ERP integration
Stock always up to date, no misalignment between warehouse and ERP, reliable inventories
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Integrated label printing
Label printing at the SILO² workstation: each component is labelled directly at the station, with no additional steps required.
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Bundles of bars up to 6.5 m handled safely
removable load-retaining bars eliminate the risk of slipping when handling heavy, bulky materials
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Ergonomic bar unloading and handling
MAXIᴸ delivers drawers automatically at operator height: safer operations, lower risk of material damage
Discover the solutions chosen by GMA
SILO²: the Vertical Lift Module
From 2 to 7 storage columns, over 120 tray size configurations and a specific tray load bearing capacity of up to 1,000 kg/m²: SILO² is ICAM’s solution for high-density storage of small and medium-sized items.
Explore SILO²
MAXIᴸ : the vertical storage system for long materials
Automated vertical storage system for bars, tubes, profiles and semi-finished materials, with drawers up to 7 meters long and load capacity up to 3,000 kg. Indoor or outdoor installation with a motorized shuttle equipped with automatic load ejectors.
Explore MAXI L
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