APD Athos™ Storage -
Vertical Carousel
The Athos™ Storage Vertical Carousel offers hospital pharmacies a smart, automated solution to store and dispense medical supplies optimally. Engineered to optimise pharmacy efficiency, this rotating system delivers supplies directly to staff, doubling capacity while saving up to 120% of floor area compared to traditional shelving.
Technical Summary
Feaure
Custom Height
Tray Size Options
Detail
1.5 m – 6 m
Width: 2–3.5 m; Depth: 330–615 mm
Tray Load Capacity
Space Efficiency
130–250 kg
Up to 120% savings vs. conventional storage
User Interface
Touchscreen + LED pick lighting
Accessibility
Front access picking; minimal training required
Who Gains Most?
- Hospital pharmacies managing low rotation or high value medications
- Facilities where every square metre counts
- Systems seeking automated expiry control, minimal handling, and high accuracy
- Teams aiming to improve stock visibility without adding complexity
Key Features
- Bespoke, space-saving design
Customisable heights from 1.5 m to 6 m allow full utilisation of ceiling space. Modular tray widths (2–3.5 m) and depths (330–615 mm) support up to 250 kg per tray. - Built-in LED lightbar & touchscreen interface
Facilitates accurate picking even in dimly lit environments, improving reliability and speed. - Rotating tray system doubles storage capacity
The carriage-based carousel stores twice as much as traditional drawer systems without increasing footprint. - Efficient retrieval and expiry control
Stock is organised by rotation frequency and expiry date. The system ensures first expiry, first out usage to minimise waste and avoid liabilities. - Intuitive, low training operation
Guided pick prompts on screen and simple controls require no specialist training, enabling rapid adoption by staff.
Why Choose Athos™ Vertical Carousel?
- Significant space savings via vertical stacking and rotating trays
- Error reduction using LED-guided picking and expiry-driven product rotation
- Seamless integration with Athos™ Management Suite and hospital inventory systems
- Scalable, custom-build design to fit facility dimensions and requirements
Next Steps
Want to see the Vertical Carousel in action or discuss integration options for your pharmacy or hospital store?
Contact the PBSA Health team for more information, and tailored solution advice.