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Danfoss Improves Warehouse Flow Without Expanding Floor Space

Case Study

7/7/2025

Factory floor with autonomous warehouse robots in operation

Industry

Logistics

Application

Transport

Robot Solution

LD-90

Reducing manual handling and improving space use in warehouse operations

Danfoss Power Solutions, a global supplier of mobile hydraulics, needed to improve warehouse operations at its Nordborg facility. Growth had increased pressure on available floor space, while manual handling of heavy boxes placed physical strain on employees and limited flexibility in daily operations. Expanding the building was not a practical option, so Danfoss looked for a way to improve material flow within the existing footprint.

To address the challenge, Danfoss collaborated with OMRON, RoboTool, and Nord Modules to implement an integrated automation system. The solution combines LD-90 Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), an AutoStore automated storage solution, and an industrial robot for loading and unloading. RoboTool supported the system integration, while Nord Modules developed the mobile robot solution.

In the new workflow, OMRON mobile robots transport components between the AutoStore system and the factory floor. An industrial robot handles loading and unloading, reducing the need for employees to lift and move heavy boxes manually. This has helped Danfoss improve ergonomics, increase space efficiency, and create a more consistent logistics flow within the facility.

The automated setup allows 860 square meters of production space to be used more efficiently while supporting changes in order volume. The project also received industry recognition with a nomination for the DIRA Automation Award 2024.

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“The challenge was that we experienced significant growth over the past year, which resulted in a lack of physical space on our factory floor. Expanding the building wasn’t an option, so we had to come up with a smarter and more creative solution.” — Martin Ole Madsen, Manager Operations Excellence, Danfoss Power Solutions

Results at a glance:

Manual lifting of heavy boxes eliminated in the automated workflow
Improved workplace safety and ergonomics
More efficient use of 860 square meters of production space
Automated transport between AutoStore and the factory floor
Integrated use of mobile robots, warehouse automation, and industrial robotics
Flexible production capacity to support changing order volumes
Nominated for the DIRA Automation Award 2024

Integrated automation for warehouse and production flow

Danfoss Power Solutions’ project shows how mobile robots, warehouse automation, and industrial robotics can work together to improve material flow, reduce manual handling, and make better use of existing space.

If your team is exploring ways to improve warehouse logistics, reduce heavy lifting, or increase capacity without expanding your facility, we can help evaluate an automation approach that fits your workflow and available floor space.