Induct the item
A picked item is scanned or identified at the induction position.
Mushiny · compact put-order sorting
Sort more orders inside less space.
The 3D Sorter Mini routes picked items into a compact vertical and horizontal grid, helping consolidate multi-item orders without relying on a long manual put wall.
It is most relevant when order sorting is creating labour, space or dispatch pressure. The number of destinations, induction flow and completed-order handling still shape the real result.
1,200–1,500
Items per hourManufacturer-stated sorting range in suitable conditions.
2–3×
Sorting efficiencyClaimed improvement over manual sorting.
100
DestinationsUp to 100 customisable slots in a dual-sided layout.
The basic sortation cycle
One item enters. One destination lights up.
The Mini acts like an automated put wall: it identifies the item or order destination, moves the item through the grid and releases it into the correct order location.
Assign the destination
The connected system determines which order, return stream, store or region needs it.
Route through the grid
The sorter moves vertically and horizontally to the assigned destination.
Complete the order
Consolidated orders are removed and the destination becomes available again.
A stronger fit
Consolidation is slowing dispatch.
- Multi-item orders need to be combined after batch or zone picking.
- A manual put wall consumes labour, floor area or too much training time.
- Returns, store replenishment or regional sorting needs repeatable destinations.
- Order volumes vary and the configuration needs some flexibility.
A weaker fit
The sort may not be the bottleneck.
- Most orders contain a single item and require little consolidation.
- Products exceed the practical size, weight or handling format of the sorter.
- Upstream picking cannot supply a consistent induction flow.
- Completed destinations cannot be cleared quickly enough to maintain capacity.
Image: MushinyConfigurable around the job
The grid follows the order profile.
Mushiny supports single- or double-sided layouts, customisable slot sizes and counts, and dual induction positions. The system can connect with WMS, WCS, ERP or MES software and support both forward and reverse logistics.
- How many live order destinations are needed at peak?
- What item dimensions, weights and handling exceptions occur?
- Will one or two induction points be kept consistently supplied?
- How quickly are complete orders removed from the wall?
- Which system owns the destination logic and order status?
Forward fulfilment
Consolidate multi-item orders.
Batch-picked or zone-picked items can be routed into individual order destinations before the completed order moves to packing.
Reverse and store flows
Destinations can mean more than orders.
The same core sorting logic can direct returns, store replenishment, regional allocation or other destination-based flows when the item profile suits the machine.
The connected Mushiny workflow
Pick upstream. Pack downstream.
The Mini can connect a goods-to-person picking process with automated satchel packing, but it can also operate beside conventional shelving and manual processes.
Commercial disclosure
A practical introduction, not a product verdict.
Atomic Inertia can introduce Mushiny when the solution appears relevant. If an introduced Mushiny opportunity proceeds, Mushiny pays Atomic Inertia a referral fee from its normal price. It does not increase the customer’s price, including if the customer approaches Mushiny directly. The next step is to test the fit against the operation.