Key Facts:
- Swisslog has rebranded its monorail system as FastMove, a high-capacity electrified solution built on over 40 years of proven technology, designed for long-distance pallet transport with speeds of up to 2 m/s and system capacities exceeding 600 pallets per hour.
- The modular, scalable design allows customers to adapt their infrastructure as business needs evolve, with throughput adjusted simply by changing the number of vehicles, supporting a phased investment approach and reducing installation and operational costs compared to conventional conveyor systems.
- FastMove supports modernisation and retrofit projects, enabling customers to upgrade existing installations – primarily at the controls and software level – to extend service life without full system replacement, with the next product release by end of 2026 set to comply with the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
- The system operates across a wide range of conditions, from -30°C to 50°C, handling loads of up to 3,000 kg in twin-load configurations, making it suitable for food and beverage, consumer goods, and retail sectors.
- FastMove integrates with Swisslog’s SynQ software platform to enable intelligent, data-driven control of material flows and seamless synchronisation between automated and manual warehouse processes.
Swisslog, a leading provider of data-driven warehouse automation solutions, has repositioned its proven monorail system under the new name FastMove. The updated product identity reflects enhanced customer value, with a focus on performance, flexibility, and improved equipment lifecycle for long-distance pallet transport.
FastMove is a high-capacity electrified monorail system designed to move palletised goods efficiently across complex warehouse environments. Building on more than 40 years of proven Swisslog technology, this next-generation monorail solution enables companies to optimise material flow over long distances while maintaining high throughput and gentle handling of goods.
Driving high pallet throughput while maintaining flexibility
With enhanced throughput management, Swisslog strengthens its commitment to delivering measurable operational advantages. FastMove allows customers to significantly increase throughput, with transport speeds of up to 2 m/s and system capacities exceeding 600 pallets per hour. This high-performance capability helps operators meet growing demand and manage peak volumes more efficiently.
Compared to conventional conveyor-based transport systems, FastMove offers a more favourable cost position, particularly in applications requiring long transport distances or high throughput. Its ability to transport large volumes over extended distances with fewer system components contributes to reduced installation and operational costs, while also improving space utilisation within the warehouse.
The system has been designed with flexibility and scalability at its core, allowing customers to adapt their intralogistics infrastructure as business requirements evolve. Its modular track design supports complex layouts and can be adjusted with minimal effort. Throughput scales simply by modifying the number of vehicles operating within the system, enabling a phased investment approach that aligns with business growth and demand fluctuations.
FastMove has been used by customers in Australia such as Linfox BevChain, pictured (watch a video of this solution in action here)
Extending service life: Upgrade packages for modernisation
FastMove also offers clear advantages for existing operations. Its components are well suited for modernisation and retrofit projects, enabling customers to upgrade performance and extend the service life of their intralogistics infrastructure without requiring a complete system replacement.
Current upgrades are applied primarily at the controls and software level, with mechatronic requirements addressed where needed, protecting existing investments while ensuring installations remain current and compliant.
The next product release, available by the end of 2026, is designed to meet the requirements under the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and machinery regulations.
Designed for demanding environments and diverse industries
FastMove is engineered to perform reliably under a wide range of operating conditions. It operates in environments from deep-freeze temperatures of -30°C to ambient conditions of up to 50°C and handles loads of up to 1,500 kg, or up to 3,000 kg with twin-load configurations. These capabilities make it a versatile solution for the food and beverage, consumer goods, and retail sectors, where performance and robustness are non-negotiable.
Seamless integration with intelligent software
FastMove integrates into existing warehouse IT infrastructure through Swisslog’s SynQ software platform, enabling intelligent control of material flows and synchronisation between automated and manual processes. Transparent, data-driven operations are supported throughout, meeting the growing demand for connected intralogistics solutions.
“FastMove represents the next step in the evolution of monorail technology at Swisslog,” said Giovanni Franco, Product Manager, Pallet Transportation at Swisslog. “By combining high performance with modular scalability and cost efficiency, we provide our customers with a future-ready solution that supports growth, modernisation, and long-term operational excellence.”
About us:
About Swisslog Swisslog designs, manufactures and optimises automated logistics solutions across the supply chain, powered by our modular SynQ software platform. With a global team of passionate employees and a portfolio of best-in-class technologies, we partner with customers from solution design through lifecycle. www.swisslog.com/en-au
