Smart Electronics Factory

Automated Production Logistics for Optimized Material Flow

With our Smart Electronics Factory solutions, we offer efficiency through automation, transparency in material flows, and a flexible infrastructure that integrates seamlessly into your existing production. Our goal is to relieve industrial production processes, avoid bottlenecks, and ensure secure material flow.

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Smart Electronics Factory

Automated Production Logistics for Optimized Material Flow

Ein computergeneriertes Bild eines Herstellungsprozesses

With our Smart Electronics Factory solutions, we offer efficiency through automation, transparency in material flows, and a flexible infrastructure that integrates seamlessly into your existing production. Our goal is to relieve industrial production processes, avoid bottlenecks, and ensure secure material flow.

Smart Electronics Factory

With our Smart Electronics Factory solutions, we offer efficiency through automation, transparency in material flows, and a flexible infrastructure that integrates seamlessly into your existing production. Our goal is to relieve industrial production processes, avoid bottlenecks, and ensure secure material flow.

Ein computergeneriertes Bild eines Herstellungsprozesses

Higher throughput

Increase production without needing additional labor

More precise picking

Ensure every component is where you need it

Improved inventory transparency

Take full control with real-time tracking

Higher throughput

Increase production without needing additional labor

More precise picking

Ensure every component is where you need it

Improved inventory transparency

Take full control with real-time tracking

Higher throughput

Increase production without needing additional labor

More precise picking

Ensure every component is where you need it

Improved inventory transparency

Take full control with real-time tracking

Smart Warehouse / Mini

Efficient Space Utilization for Production Environments

For production environments with limited space, efficient use of storage areas is crucial.


We developed the Smart Warehouse / Mini to support small production areas with optimized material organization. Through intelligent warehouse logic and automated inbound and outbound processes, you maintain control over your materials without wasting valuable space. This system ensures that needed materials are always within reach, even with changing production demands.


The Smart Warehouse / Mini allows the storage of various units like KLT containers, trays, and PCB magazines. Thanks to automated processes, available space is optimally utilized while quick material availability is maintained.



Smart Warehouse / Mini

Efficient Space Utilization for Production Environments

For production environments with limited space, efficient use of storage areas is crucial.


We developed the Smart Warehouse / Mini to support small production areas with optimized material organization. Through intelligent warehouse logic and automated inbound and outbound processes, you maintain control over your materials without wasting valuable space. This system ensures that needed materials are always within reach, even with changing production demands.


The Smart Warehouse / Mini allows the storage of various units like KLT containers, trays, and PCB magazines. Thanks to automated processes, available space is optimally utilized while quick material availability is maintained.

Wide range of material storage options

KLTs, Trays, PCB-Magazines, Totes,...

Material input and output are optimised

Dynamic connections for inbound & outbound

Accuracy in real time

Tracking & tracing for accuracy in real-time

Seamless integration

Seamless integration into existing factory layouts

Smart Warehouse / Mini

We developed the Smart Warehouse / Mini to support small production areas with optimized material organization. Through intelligent warehouse logic and automated inbound and outbound processes, you maintain control over your materials without wasting valuable space. This system ensures that needed materials are always within reach, even with changing production demands.


The Smart Warehouse / Mini allows the storage of various units like KLT containers, trays, and PCB magazines. Thanks to automated processes, available space is optimally utilized while quick material availability is maintained.

Wide range of material storage options

KLTs, Trays, PCB-Magazines, Totes,...

Accuracy in real time

Tracking & tracing for accuracy in real-time

Tracking & Tracing

Für Genauigkeit in Echtzeit

Seamless integration

Seamless integration into existing factory layouts


Smart Warehouse / Big

With the Smart Warehouse / Big, we enable the management of large material volumes and ensure that your production lines are always supplied with the right components. Through automated material flows and clear structure, we help you avoid material shortages and ensure a smooth production process.


Whether for growing production demands or complex supply chains, the Smart Warehouse / Big ensures you are well-equipped to optimize and future-proof your manufacturing.

Scalable storage capacities

Scalable storage capacity for 400 to 2000+ storage spaces

Maximum flexibility

Min: 8,5m x 4,5m x 4,5m

Max: 20m x 4,5m x 8m

Efficient material transport

Efficient material transport with integrated AMR systems

Automated logistics

Space-saving with advanced gripper technology


Smart Warehouse / SMT Reels

We developed the Smart Warehouse / SMT Reels  to meet the specific needs of companies in electronics manufacturing. It provides efficient storage and supply of various SMT components, ensuring a clear structure and reducing the time spent searching for materials. With automated tracking and optimized component delivery, the SMT Smart Warehouse enables reliable production and integrates seamlessly into the Smart Electronics Factory.

Maximum storage capacity

Maximum number of SMT reels in a minimum of space

Control & Safety

Controlled storage zones for MSD components

Centralised data management

Central hub for material & logistics management

100% accuracy

Seamless tracking & tracing of material flows


Transfer & Buffer Stations

Our Mini Transfer and Buffer Stations provide temporary storage solutions that ensure a constant material supply. Whether for short-term demand spikes or cycle deviations, these systems prevent your production from stalling. Automated loading and unloading systems for AMRs further enhance the efficiency and accuracy of your production processes.

Smooth production flow

Uniformly consistent material transport

Buffer for the unexpected

Material supply for unexpected demand

Less critical paths

Short-term buffers at the production line


Autonomous Mobile Robots

Manual material transport in manufacturing can be time-consuming and prone to errors. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) take over this task efficiently and reliably.


They transport materials between the warehouse and production lines, dynamically adjust their routes, and avoid unnecessary delays. With their flexibility and precision, they relieve your employees and ensure a more stable production. Depending on your needs, we collaborate with strong partners like Omron, Agilox und MiR, who are perfectly aligned with your specific requirements. Together, we ensure that your production becomes more efficient, flexible, and less error-prone, while freeing your employees to focus on value-added tasks.


Already using AMRs from other manufacturers? No problem! With our top modules, we can always adapt to your specific requirements.

Increased efficiency

Reduces manual transport effort

Consistent production flow

Maintains production flow 24/7

Relief of the line

Focus on value-added tasks at the line instead of logistics

Just in time

Material delivered on time and at the right location on the line



Smart Warehouse / Big

Optimized Storage for Large-Scale Electronics Manufacturing

In modern electronics manufacturing, where large quantities of materials need to be processed and precisely coordinated, a powerful storage system plays a central role.


With the Smart Warehouse / Big, we enable the management of large material volumes and ensure that your production lines are always supplied with the right components. Through automated material flows and clear structure, we help you avoid material shortages and ensure a smooth production process.


Whether for growing production demands or complex supply chains, the Smart Warehouse / Big ensures you are well-equipped to optimize and future-proof your manufacturing.

Scalable storage capacities

Scalable storage capacity for 400 to 2000+ storage spaces

Maximum flexibility

Min: 8,5m x 4,5m x 4,5m

Max: 20m x 4,5m x 8m

Efficient material transport

Efficient material transport with integrated AMR systems

Automated logistics

Space-saving with advanced gripper technology


Smart Warehouse / SMT Reels

Optimized Reel Storage for Electronics Manufacturing

"Designed for manufacturing" is the guiding principle that drives the efficiency of traditional SMT lines. But what about the storage structures that significantly influence this efficiency?


We developed the Smart Warehouse / SMT Reels  to meet the specific needs of companies in electronics manufacturing. It provides efficient storage and supply of various SMT components, ensuring a clear structure and reducing the time spent searching for materials. With automated tracking and optimized component delivery, the SMT Smart Warehouse enables reliable production and integrates seamlessly into the Smart Electronics Factory.


Whether for precise material delivery, reducing setup times, or seamless integration into existing SMT lines, the Smart Warehouse / SMT Reels meets the unique needs of electronics manufacturing and ensures that your production processes remain efficient, flexible, and always ready for action.

Maximum storage capacity

Maximum number of reels on minimal space

Control & Safety

Controlled storage zones for MSD components

Centralised data management

Central hub for material & logistics management

100% accuracy

Seamless tracking & tracing of material flows


Transfer & Buffer Stations

Ensuring Smooth Production Flow with Temporary Storage Solutions

Material buffers play a crucial role in protecting production lines from unexpected delays.

Our Mini Transfer and Buffer Stations provide temporary storage solutions that ensure a constant material supply. Whether for short-term demand spikes or cycle deviations, these systems prevent your production from stalling. Automated loading and unloading systems for AMRs further enhance the efficiency and accuracy of your production processes.

Whether for bridging cycle deviations, supporting demand spikes, or seamlessly integrating AMR systems, our transfer and buffer stations are designed to ensure the stability and efficiency of your production line, guaranteeing an uninterrupted material flow.

Smooth production flow

Uniformly consistent material transport

Buffer for the unexpected

Material supply for unexpected demand

Less critical paths

Short-term buffers at the production line


Autonomous Mobile Robots

Efficient and Reliable Material Transport for Manufacturing

Manual material transport in manufacturing can be time-consuming and prone to errors. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) take over this task efficiently and reliably.


They transport materials between the warehouse and production lines, dynamically adjust their routes, and avoid unnecessary delays. With their flexibility and precision, they relieve your employees and ensure a more stable production. Depending on your needs, we collaborate with strong partners like Omron, Agilox und MiR, who are perfectly aligned with your specific requirements. Together, we ensure that your production becomes more efficient, flexible, and less error-prone, while freeing your employees to focus on value-added tasks.


Already using AMRs from other manufacturers? No problem! With our top modules, we can always adapt to your specific requirements.

Increased efficiency

Reduces manual transport effort

Consistent production flow

Maintains production flow 24/7

Relief of the line

Focus on value-added tasks at the line instead of logistics

Just in time & on demand

Material delivered on time and at the right location on the line


Wide range of material storage options

Dynamic connections for inbound & outbound

Tracking & tracing for accuracy in real-time

Seamless integration into existing factory layouts


Smart Warehouse / Big

Optimized Storage for Large-Scale Electronics Manufacturing

In modern electronics manufacturing, where large quantities of materials need to be processed and precisely coordinated, a powerful storage system plays a central role.


With the Smart Warehouse / Big, we enable the management of large material volumes and ensure that your production lines are always supplied with the right components. Through automated material flows and clear structure, we help you avoid material shortages and ensure a smooth production process.


Whether for growing production demands or complex supply chains, the Smart Warehouse / Big ensures you are well-equipped to optimize and future-proof your manufacturing.

Scalable storage capacity for 400 to 2000+ storage spaces

Min: 8,5m x 4,5m x 4,5m

Max: 20m x 4,5 m x 8m

Efficient material transport with integrated AMR systems

Space-saving with advanced gripper technology


Smart Warehouse / SMT Reels

Optimized Reel Storage for Electronics Manufacturing

"Designed for manufacturing" is the guiding principle that drives the efficiency of traditional SMT lines. But what about the storage structures that significantly influence this efficiency?


We developed the Smart Warehouse / SMT Reels  to meet the specific needs of companies in electronics manufacturing. It provides efficient storage and supply of various SMT components, ensuring a clear structure and reducing the time spent searching for materials. With automated tracking and optimized component delivery, the SMT Smart Warehouse enables reliable production and integrates seamlessly into the Smart Electronics Factory.


Whether for precise material delivery, reducing setup times, or seamless integration into existing SMT lines, the Smart Warehouse / SMT Reels meets the unique needs of electronics manufacturing and ensures that your production processes remain efficient, flexible, and always ready for action.

Maximum number of reels on minimal space

Controlled storage zones for MSD components

Central hub for material & logistics management

Seamless tracking & tracing of material flows


Transfer & Buffer Stations

Ensuring Smooth Production Flow with Temporary Storage Solutions

Material buffers play a crucial role in protecting production lines from unexpected delays.


Our Mini Transfer and Buffer Stations provide temporary storage solutions that ensure a constant material supply. Whether for short-term demand spikes or cycle deviations, these systems prevent your production from stalling. Automated loading and unloading systems for AMRs further enhance the efficiency and accuracy of your production processes.


Whether for bridging cycle deviations, supporting demand spikes, or seamlessly integrating AMR systems, our transfer and buffer stations are designed to ensure the stability and efficiency of your production line, guaranteeing an uninterrupted material flow.

Smooth production flow

Material supply for unexpected demand

Short-term buffers at the production line


Autonomous Mobile Robots

Efficient and Reliable Material Transport for Manufacturing

Manual material transport in manufacturing can be time-consuming and prone to errors. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) take over this task efficiently and reliably.


They transport materials between the warehouse and production lines, dynamically adjust their routes, and avoid unnecessary delays. With their flexibility and precision, they relieve your employees and ensure a more stable production. Depending on your needs, we collaborate with strong partners like Omron, Agilox und MiR, who are perfectly aligned with your specific requirements. Together, we ensure that your production becomes more efficient, flexible, and less error-prone, while freeing your employees to focus on value-added tasks.


Already using AMRs from other manufacturers? No problem! With our top modules, we can always adapt to your specific requirements.

Reduces manual transport effort

Maintains production flow

Focus on value-added tasks at the line instead of logistics

Material delivered on time and at the right location on the line


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do you have any additional questions about the Smart Electronics Factory that we haven’t addressed on this page? Check out our FAQ section for answers to the most common questions about our products and services from the Smart Electronics Factory portfolio. Or feel free to contact us directly.

  • Why should I invest in an automated material flow system?

    Because manual processes cause production stoppages, waste space, and are prone to errors. Our Smart Warehouses and AMRs ensure continuous material availability, higher efficiency, and full traceability—without the space requirements and high costs of traditional storage solutions.

  • How is CTS different from other providers?

    We offer the most comprehensive solution on the market: warehouse automation, AMR integration, and software connection all from a single source. While other providers often cover only parts of the process, we deliver a complete material flow solution without media breaks.

  • Our material flow is very specific—can your system be customized?

    Yes! Our modular Smart Warehouses and AMRs with customizable top modules adapt precisely to your processes and material requirements. Whether KLTs, trays, magazines, or reels, we integrate a tailored solution.

  • Our production space is limited—does it make sense to implement an automated warehouse?

    Especially in such cases, it’s worth it! Our Smart Warehouse Mini optimizes the use of available space by providing high-density storage in small areas, allowing for more production space without expensive expansions.

  • How can Smart Warehouses improve our material supply?

    Quick access times, automated material provisioning, and seamless traceability ensure that your production lines are always supplied with the correct materials—without search times or manual errors.

  • How does the system scale as we grow?

    The system is modular, allowing you to easily expand storage capacity without changing your existing layout.

  • Can your system keep up with our increasing production volume?

    Yes! The Smart Warehouse Big is scalable from 400 to over 2,000 storage spaces and grows with your needs—without bottlenecks or wasted space.

  • We struggle with delays due to inefficient material provisioning. Can your system prevent this?

    Absolutely! By automating material movements, integrating with AMRs, and providing just-in-time material delivery, we eliminate delays and prevent material shortages.

  • Our warehouse logistics are very specific—can we integrate your solution without overhauling everything?

    Yes, our Smart Warehouses can be directly connected to your existing ERP and MES systems, seamlessly integrating into your current processes without major changes.

  • Our problem is long setup times - can you improve this?

    Yes! Our Smart Warehouse SMT Reels drastically reduces search and provisioning times. With automated storage and retrieval, the right reels are always in the right place at the right time.

  • What about moisture-sensitive reels?

    Our system includes integrated MSL moisture control, storing your reels under optimal conditions to prevent material damage from moisture and ensure process reliability.

  • Can we store different reel sizes and formats in your system?

    Yes! Our system is flexible and can accommodate various SMT reel sizes, eliminating the need for separate storage solutions.

  • Can your AMRs also handle special transport tasks?

    Yes! We offer custom top modules tailored exactly to your needs—whether reels, KLTs, trays, or magazines.

  • Do your AMRs work with other manufacturers?

    Yes! Our systems are manufacturer-independent and can be integrated with Omron, Agilox, MiR, and others.

  • Our material logistics are highly complex - can AMRs really help here?

    Our AMRs are fully integrable into Smart Warehouses, SMT lines, and ERP systems, ensuring a seamless, error-free material supply.




Focus on Smart Manufacturing

Discover how intelligent technologies enhance production efficiency, optimize material flows, and prepare businesses for the challenges of tomorrow.

Focus on Smart Manufacturing

Discover how intelligent technologies enhance production efficiency, optimize material flows, and prepare businesses for the challenges of tomorrow.

Focus on Smart Manufacturing

A row of robots are sitting in a factory.
March 25, 2025
At this year’s IPC APEX EXPO in Anaheim, the cts group is presenting its solutions for the “Smart Electronics Factory” – scalable automation to optimize processes in electronics manufacturing.
A robotic arm is working on a machine in a factory.
March 7, 2025
For centuries, mechanical engineers have been developing new technologies that make our lives easier, more efficient and more comfortable. In recent years, new technologies in mechanical engineering have developed particularly rapidly.
A poster for semicon southeast asia is shown
March 7, 2025
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Curious about more than automation?

A row of robots are sitting in a factory.
March 25, 2025
At this year’s IPC APEX EXPO in Anaheim, the cts group is presenting its solutions for the “Smart Electronics Factory” – scalable automation to optimize processes in electronics manufacturing.
A robotic arm is working on a machine in a factory.
March 7, 2025
For centuries, mechanical engineers have been developing new technologies that make our lives easier, more efficient and more comfortable. In recent years, new technologies in mechanical engineering have developed particularly rapidly.
A poster for semicon southeast asia is shown
March 7, 2025
The show brings together industry decision-makers, showcases the latest products, and delivers the latest market and technology trends.
Show More

Curious about more than automation?

A row of robots are sitting in a factory.
March 25, 2025
At this year’s IPC APEX EXPO in Anaheim, the cts group is presenting its solutions for the “Smart Electronics Factory” – scalable automation to optimize processes in electronics manufacturing.
A robotic arm is working on a machine in a factory.
March 7, 2025
For centuries, mechanical engineers have been developing new technologies that make our lives easier, more efficient and more comfortable. In recent years, new technologies in mechanical engineering have developed particularly rapidly.
Show More

Curious about more than automation?