What was the name of Daifuku's structure supported by the racks themselves, delivered in 1966?

Rackbuil System

In Japan, Daifuku developed and delivered its initial AS/RS structure in 1966 to Matsushita Electric Industry, which was named the Rackbuil System. This system was architecturally distinct because the structure supporting the storage mechanism was inherently built into the racks themselves, rather than relying on external building supports or ceiling mounts, as seen in some earlier German concepts. This structural integration allowed for robust, self-supporting high-density storage solutions. The subsequent advancement in 1969 involved integrating computer control into this Rackbuil framework, which was pivotal because it enabled simultaneous inventory management alongside physical movements, significantly enhancing tracking accuracy, particularly vital for complex inventory sectors like automotive parts.