Light in order picking
40 years of KBS: Pick-by-Light expert celebrates anniversary
The company, which started out in 1981 as an engineering office for industrial automation and testing systems, has now developed into one of Europe's leading suppliers of paperless picking systems for intralogistics.
The company's long history in the development of computer hardware and software, in particular microprocessors and control systems, formed the basis for its successful development into today's pick-by-light specialist.
KBS developed the first pick-by-light system in 1993. "Back then, each module was still a separate, small control box," recalls Joachim Beck, one of the founders of KBS alongside Wolfgang Schenk and Wolfgang Klein. "Today, the intelligence is integrated into the system itself," continues J. Beck. "Based on this first system, we have driven development forward. For example, the intelligence of the compartment displays was constantly increased and a proprietary bus system was developed for communication."
Early on in the development of the system, the company focused on high technical standards, industrial-grade design, customer-specific adaptations and maximum flexibility - this quickly became established and has proven itself over the years. "Continuously developing our PickTerm Flexible system to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow is what has driven us ever since," adds Joachim Beck.
Today, the system offers solutions with sensor technology, graphic displays, touch screens and many other technical modifications that provide customers with additional flexibility and new options for efficiently mastering increasingly complex requirements.
Pick-by-light solutions from KBS are used worldwide in a wide range of industries such as automotive, retail, publishing, logistics, pharmaceuticals and lifestyle to optimize storage and picking processes. "We see ourselves as a partner for system solutions and work closely with customers and general contractors," says Michael Weiser, Head of Sales.
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