PSL Optimized Software

The PIQUANT package

PIQUANT is a general purpose packing optimizer that will run on any standard workstation.

PIQUANT produces simple layout plans when a single product is packed into a hierarchy of storage units.

Flexible
PIQUANT allows you to maintain a database of products and storage options through the use of simple menus and forms. Any product can be tessellated on to any unit. Alternatively you can allow PIQUANT to select the most efficient options. Practical considerations such as height limits, weight limits and permitted overhang are all taken into account. You get to control the complexity of the packing and even edit the layout if so desired.

Versatile Shape Library
As standard, PIQUANT will calculate and display packing plans for boxes and for cylindrical and cup shaped objects. However, PIQUANT’s unique shape library allows special (even interlocking shapes) to be defined.

Multi-level Packing
PIQUANT can handle any number of storage levels. For example, PIQUANT can select the most efficient carton for a product, taking account of the efficiency of packing the chosen carton on to a range of pallets.

Space Management
PIQUANT can model multiple storage areas within a warehouse and assign storage units to products so as to stay within the limited availability of each unit.

Relevant downloads:

• Detailed specification of the PIQUANT software
• PIQUANT demo installation