January 1, 2003—FastPic WMI (Windows Machine Interface) software from FastPic Systems is a plug-and-play module designed to integrate automated storage and retrieval systems into current IT architecture.
According to the company, using this advanced COM (DLL) equipment interface, programmers can eliminate lengthy development time, allowing the rapid implementation of advanced inventory management operations.
FastPic WMI software can integrate single Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs), vertical carousels and horizontal carousels or any combination of them with host ERP, WMS or LESA systems.
It is compatible with Windows 95, 98, NT4, 2000 and XP, and can be used with any Windows development tool capable of communicating with COM objects such as Visual Basic and Visual C++.
The software includes a how-to demonstration program and offers full HTML documentation.
FastPic Systems, a company of the Kardex AG of Zurich, Switzerland Group, is a developer of software for automated storage and retrieval system operation.
