Reduced waiting time
Every minute spent waiting for a new sheet is profitable cutting capacity lost forever.
eTower streamlines production by automating material storage and handling, keeping sheets, remnants, and cut parts moving efficiently to the laser cutting cell. The result is reduced manual intervention, more predictable workflow, and maximized machine uptime.
A high-performance laser cutter relies on smooth material flow. By automating sheet storage, handling, and delivery to the cutting cell, eTower ensures that raw sheets, remnants, and finished parts are always ready when needed, keeping the laser cutter operating efficiently, even across multiple shifts or unattended periods.
Every minute spent waiting for a new sheet is profitable cutting capacity lost forever.
Manual sheet handling limits throughput and increases safety risks and fatigue.
Constant material feed allows for reliable, unattended night and weekend shifts.
Organized sheets, parts and remnants keep the floor clear and ensure uninterrupted production.
All production environments are different. Find the eTower storage solution that fits your workflow; from a single-tower buffer to multi-tower, fully unmanned configurations for high-volume, unattended production.
The eTower1 is a single-tower storage system for sheet metal processing equipped with a loading/unloading station and universal shelves that can hold raw material, cut parts, or remnants. It includes a transport column with a lift that moves pallets between the shelves and the loading/unloading station. The standard eTower1 is available with 10, 15, or 20 shelves, but it can be customized to meet specific needs. It also features a control panel for managing material storage and retrieval throughout your facility. The CraneMaster systems and eTower1 work in tandem, enabling 24/7 unattended production and maximum productivity.
The eTower X2 is an extended dual-tower storage system for sheet metal processing that requires higher capacity and optimized space utilization. It features two towers arranged in a linear configuration, delivering increased storage volume while ensuring smooth integration with loading and unloading systems. The eTower X2 includes a transport column with a lift that moves pallets between the storage shelves and the loading/unloading station. The system is fully compatible with CraneMasterStore and other automation modules, enabling seamless handling and storage of raw sheets, cut parts, and remnants.
The eTower Q4 is a high-capacity automated storage solution featuring a four-tower configuration, ideal for manufacturers handling large-scale production volumes. With its expanded structure, the eTower Q4 offers maximum storage density, while maintaining full compatibility with loading and unloading systems. The eTower Q4 features a central transport column with an integrated lift that transfers pallets between storage shelves and the loading/unloading station. The system enables efficient handling and storage of raw sheets, cut parts, and remnants, and is fully compatible with the CraneMasterStore modules.
FlowStore is a high-capacity storage system for sheet metal processing, designed for production facilities that demand exceptional operational efficiency and optimal use of storage space. Built on a robust, scalable multi-tower configuration, it offers virtually unlimited expansion to support high-volume operations and diverse material formats. Fully compatible with Eagle’s automation modules—such as CraneMaster and CraneMasterStore—the stacker enables automated pallet handling, efficient part flow, and secure storage of raw sheets, finished parts, and remnants.
The eTower1 is a single-tower storage system for sheet metal processing equipped with a loading/unloading station and universal shelves that can hold raw material, cut parts, or remnants. It includes a transport column with a lift that moves pallets between the shelves and the loading/unloading station. The standard eTower1 is available with 10, 15, or 20 shelves, but it can be customized to meet specific needs. It also features a control panel for managing material storage and retrieval throughout your facility. The CraneMaster systems and eTower1 work in tandem, enabling 24/7 unattended production and maximum productivity.
The eTower X2 is an extended dual-tower storage system for sheet metal processing that requires higher capacity and optimized space utilization. It features two towers arranged in a linear configuration, delivering increased storage volume while ensuring smooth integration with loading and unloading systems. The eTower X2 includes a transport column with a lift that moves pallets between the storage shelves and the loading/unloading station. The system is fully compatible with CraneMasterStore and other automation modules, enabling seamless handling and storage of raw sheets, cut parts, and remnants.
The eTower Q4 is a high-capacity automated storage solution featuring a four-tower configuration, ideal for manufacturers handling large-scale production volumes. With its expanded structure, the eTower Q4 offers maximum storage density, while maintaining full compatibility with loading and unloading systems. The eTower Q4 features a central transport column with an integrated lift that transfers pallets between storage shelves and the loading/unloading station. The system enables efficient handling and storage of raw sheets, cut parts, and remnants, and is fully compatible with the CraneMasterStore modules.
FlowStore is a high-capacity storage system for sheet metal processing, designed for production facilities that demand exceptional operational efficiency and optimal use of storage space. Built on a robust, scalable multi-tower configuration, it offers virtually unlimited expansion to support high-volume operations and diverse material formats. Fully compatible with Eagle’s automation modules—such as CraneMaster and CraneMasterStore—the stacker enables automated pallet handling, efficient part flow, and secure storage of raw sheets, finished parts, and remnants.
The table below simplifies the process by comparing each system’s key factors to help you understand and evaluate which automation setup best matches your production needs.
| Feature | eTower 1 | eTower 2 | eTower X2 | eTower Q4 | FlowStore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic loading/unloading | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of towers | 1 | 2 parallel | 2 linear | 4 | Multi |
| Lift Columns | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 central | Multi |
| Custom configuration | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Best suited for | Entry/buffer | Mid-volume | Mid-volume | Industrial scale | Factory scale |
| Layout consultation | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Required | Required |
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Configure shelves for raw sheets awaiting production or for cut sheets and remnants after processing.
Reduce waiting time by bringing the right material closer to the cutting process.
Support longer shifts, prepared material flow, and fewer interruptions between cycles.
Connect storage, loading, unloading, & cutting into one efficient material movement system.
Optimize available space by limiting uncontrolled material movement around the laser cutter.
Start with structured storage and expand toward fully integrated, storage-connected automation.
In high-volume production, connected storage is essential. For companies in earlier growth stages, the decision is less obvious. This checklist will help you determine whether implementing storage towers is the right next step for your operation.
FlowStore is Eagle’s high-capacity storage solution for sheet metal processing, designed for production facilities that need maximum material availability, efficient use of space, and scalable automation.
Built around a robust multi-tower configuration, FlowStore supports high-volume production and can be expanded to match growing capacity, different sheet formats, and complex factory layouts. It connects raw sheet storage, finished parts, remnants, loading, unloading, and automation into one integrated material flow.
Fully compatible with Eagle automation systems such as CraneMaster and CraneMasterStore, FlowStore helps reduce manual handling, improve pallet management, support unattended production, and keep the laser cutting process supplied with the right material at the right time.
Find clear answers to the key questions fabricators ask when choosing an eTower system. Understand its features, capabilities, and which solution best fits your production level.
CraneMaster is Eagle’s automation solution for loading and unloading sheet metal around the laser cutting machine, helping reduce manual handling and improve overall productivity.
Add storage when operators spend time searching, moving or preparing sheets, when floor space is congested, when production volume is increasing, or when you want to prepare the factory for more autonomous shifts and automation growth.
eTower configurations support structured storage and automated material availability around the laser cutting cell. FlowStore is positioned for factory-scale sheet management, connecting multiple storage areas and automation flows for higher autonomy and larger production environments.
Yes. Storage-connected automation can prepare raw material flow in advance and reduce dependency on manual material movement. The exact level of unattended production depends on the chosen storage configuration, machine setup, material mix and production planning.
Storage can reduce cost per part by lowering material waiting time, reducing manual handling, improving machine utilization and making production flow more predictable. The effect depends on production volume, sheet formats, number of shifts and automation level.
Yes. Eagle storage solutions are designed to work with loading, unloading and material handling automation. A layout consultation helps define the correct connection between storage, CraneMaster, the laser cutter and operator access areas.
Yes, when the goal is to control material flow and reduce floor congestion. Smaller factories may start with a compact or buffer-style storage configuration and expand later as production volume and automation needs increase.
Useful information includes sheet formats, material types, daily or weekly production volume, number of shifts, available floor space, current loading and unloading method, remnant handling, and future automation goals.
In many cases, storage can be planned as a scalable system. The best approach is to define the future automation roadmap early, so the first configuration does not limit later expansion.
Storage and automation should be considered together because they are part of the same material-flow strategy. Automation moves sheets and parts, while storage keeps the right material available when needed. Planned together, they help reduce handling, waiting time and machine interruptions.
Send us your production requirements, sheet formats, available floor space and automation goals. We will help you identify the best storage configuration for your factory.
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