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Software Solutions for Smart Storage Control

Our software enhances the performance of your Linspire™ Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs), Linpic™ carousels, and other brand automated storage systems, giving you greater control, smarter stock management, and seamless integration with your existing systems. With years of evolution and refinement, our offering is now streamlined into two core packages:

SmartPik™

Standalone Control Software for Advanced Inventory Management

SmartPik™ is our flagship software suite for standalone operation of your storage carousels and vertical lift modules. It delivers powerful control over your storage systems without the need for external software links. Available in two editions to suit your operational needs:

SmartPik Standard Edition

Designed for straightforward, efficient storage control:

  • Locate and retrieve items quickly
  • Secure user access levels
  • Manage stock via pick, restock, and stock check operations
  • Generate storage, user, and transaction reports
  • Operates on an embedded PC running Windows 11 Pro

SmartPik Inventory Management Edition

Enhance your control with powerful, optional features:

  • Location Assistant (Space Finder): Find optimal empty locations
  • Quantity Control: Track stock quantities and receive low-stock alerts
  • Product Grouping (PG Codes): Allocate items to different businesses or cost centres
  • Multiple Stock Types: Batch or serial tracking, tool management
  • Assembly Control: Assemble composite parts from subcomponents
  • Expiry / Calibration Dates: Restrict access to expired or uncalibrated items
  • Location Resizing: Free up space dynamically as stock is removed
  • Security Card Access: Use employee ID cards to control access
  • Label Printing: Create bin, stock, and transaction labels
  • Barcode Scanning: Enable fast and accurate item selection and validation
  • Host Link: Integrate with your MRP system for bidirectional list and transaction processing
  • Web Interface: View and manage data via browser from any PC on site
  • Automated Report Emails: Receive critical reports (e.g. low stock) direct to inbox


Whether you’re managing a few trays or a complex system, SmartPik makes your storage smarter and your workflow faster.

SmartPik™ & PikLink™ Storage Software
SmartPik™ & PikLink™ Storage Software
SmartPik™ & PikLink™ Storage Software

PikLink™

Seamless Integration with Your Existing Systems

PikLink™ is built to bridge the gap between your current stock control or ERP systems and your physical storage hardware. Rather than running a separate software system, PikLink enables your carousel or VLM to respond directly to data and instructions from your existing platforms, eliminating duplication and ensuring data consistency.

PikLink-LP (List Processing)

Ideal for batch operations and highly configurable environments:

  • Processes order lists from your host system
  • Splits bulk lists into usable segments (e.g. by order number)
  • Holds no independent data—relies entirely on the host
  • Provides a clear operator interface
  • Supports full carousel control across multiple units
  • Adaptable to changing operational needs


Compatible input methods include:

  • API calls
  • Delimited, fixed-width, or proprietary file formats (including print outputs)
  • SQL Server or ODBC connections
  • Network TCP links for list delivery


The only constant: each part must come with a location reference from your host system.

PikLink-AX (Programmer Access)

For developers looking to build or customise their own interface:

  • .NET DLL with COM/ActiveX compatibility
  • Handles all mechanical control and error handling
  • Comes in two parts:
    • Part 1: Background DLL for system control
    • Part 2: Front-end display and status/error feedback
  • Supports multiple carousel control from one PC (with safety measures)


PikLink-TCP (Standalone TCP Interface)

For developers who prefer external system control:

  • Runs standalone on the carousel PC
  • Commands issued via TCP messages
  • No integration into your software environment needed

Choosing the Right Option

Whether you’re buying a new Linspire or Linpic system or upgrading existing equipment, we’ll help you choose the most suitable software as part of our complete service. If you’re looking to integrate or enhance software on an existing system, simply contact our team, we’re happy to help.

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