SILO²: the multi-column Vertical Lift Module
For dies, tools, components and small to medium-sized tooling. Guided picking, traceability by machine code, and tool life management with ICON.
Explore SILO²Automated storage systems for mechanical engineering and metalworking
Tools, dies and metal materials always available: from CNC operations to industrial distribution, without stopping production
In mechanical engineering and metalworking, the warehouse is a critical node. Whether you handle machining, molding or project-based assembly, end mills, inserts, dies, CNC tooling, bars, sheet metal and machine accessories all coexist within the same facility: materials that differ widely in weight, fragility and value. Not finding the right part at the right time means machine downtime, delays and costs that keep adding up.
With ICAM automated storage systems, you turn this complexity into an operational advantage: tools always available, dies protected and materials organised by item code, machine or work order. Inventory checks reduced from several days to just a few hours, pick list fulfillment times cut by 70%, and dozens of square metres recovered for production.
We support the entire mechanical and metalworking supply chain
From CNC workshops to dies and heavy material management and industrial tooling distribution, every player has specific operational requirements. ICAM intelligent solutions are designed to adapt to each one.
Workshops and machining centres
Machines cannot wait
When a CNC machine is stopped while waiting for tooling, every minute has a cost. Worn end mills that are not detected in time, wrong inserts during setup or spare parts that are hard to find slow down workshop operations and compromise the quality of the machined part.
With ICAM automated storage systems, tools, inserts and machine spare parts are stored in an orderly, traceable way, located within seconds and immediately available for setup. ICON, integrated with your business systems, can monitor tool life and signal when action is needed, before the issue reaches production.
With ICAM automated storage systems, tools, inserts and machine spare parts are stored in an orderly, traceable way, located within seconds and immediately available for setup. ICON, integrated with your business systems, can monitor tool life and signal when action is needed, before the issue reaches production.
Die makers, die casters and heavy material handlers
A missing die means an idle press.
Dies, bars and sheet metal are bulky, high-value materials that require safe storage. A die scratched by impact may not be noticed immediately; it is discovered in manufacturing, when the part is non-conforming and rework becomes unavoidable.
With ICAM automated storage systems, dies, heavy materials and tooling are organised and quickly locatable. Lower risk of damage, safer handling and faster dies changeover.
With ICAM automated storage systems, dies, heavy materials and tooling are organised and quickly locatable. Lower risk of damage, safer handling and faster dies changeover.
Industrial tooling and spare parts distributors
Extensive catalogues, accurate shipments
Industrial tooling distributors manage thousands of SKUs: end mills, inserts, drill bits, taps and spare parts for a wide range of machines. With catalogues this extensive, picking errors are a constant risk, and every error means a return and a customer waiting.
With ICAM automated storage systems, you increase storage density, speed up picking across similar SKUs and reduce shipping errors: more orders fulfilled correctly, lower return management costs.
With ICAM automated storage systems, you increase storage density, speed up picking across similar SKUs and reduce shipping errors: more orders fulfilled correctly, lower return management costs.
Customers who have already chosen us
ICAM Storage solutions for mechanical engineering and metalworking
MAXI T: the automated tower storage system
For metal plates, panels and high-capacity pallet loads. Safe vertical storage for heavy and oversized materials.
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COMPATTA Mobile Racking System
For traditional or cantilever high-density rack. Increases storage capacity without modifying the building structure.
Explore COMPATTAMeasurable benefits for mechanical engineering and metalworking
When warehouse management works, the entire manufacturing flow works better and distribution becomes more accurate.
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No waiting time for CNC machines
Every end mill, insert or spare part is located within seconds. Setup starts without delays.
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Every pick logged. Every tool under control.
ICON logs every pick: who took what, when and from which department. Inventory is always up to date, and no tool goes missing.
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Dies, bars and sheet metal safely stored and traceable
Everything in its place: heavy materials organized and easy to locate. Less risk of handling damage, faster and more controlled die changes.
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Accurate setup, zero rework
IRIDE guides the operator to the correct component with visual confirmation. Fewer setup errors, less downtime, less scrap.
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Clear floor space, safer department
With ICAM automated storage systems, you use vertical space for storage and free up the operating area around the machines.
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Extensive catalog, accurate shipments
For distributors: higher storage density, guided picking across similar SKUs, fewer errors and returns.
Mechanical engineering and Industry 4.0: tooling management and MES integration as enabling requirements
In mechanical engineering, integration between automated storage, ERP and MES is the requirement that unlocks Industry 4.0 capital equipment incentives. Through ICON, ICAM solutions support Industry 4.0 requirements with real-time data exchange, tool traceability and integration with business and production systems.
We support you through the technical evaluation and in gathering the information needed to access available incentive programs.
We support you through the technical evaluation and in gathering the information needed to access available incentive programs.
Proven results in mechanical engineering and metalworking
CNC machine shops, die makers and tooling distributors have chosen ICAM automated storage systems to solve real challenges: machine downtime caused by missing tools, dies damaged by improper storage, slow picking across extensive catalogs. The results speak for themselves.
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How much does materials management affect productivity in your shop today?
We analyze your materials, load requirements and plant layout together to build the warehouse automation project best suited to your operational goals.