mechanical storage
[/məˈkænɪkəl ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/]
nounpl: mechanical storages
armazenamento mecânico
1. A system of storing data or materials using mechanical devices rather than electronic or digital means
The warehouse uses mechanical storage systems with automated conveyor belts and robotic arms.
O armazém utiliza sistemas de armazenamento mecânico com esteiras transportadoras automatizadas e braços robóticos.
2. In computing, data storage that relies on moving mechanical parts such as hard disk drives
Mechanical storage devices are slower than solid-state drives but offer greater capacity at lower cost.
Os dispositivos de armazenamento mecânico são mais lentos que as unidades de estado sólido, mas oferecem maior capacidade a um custo menor.
3. A physical storage facility or structure designed for holding inventory using mechanical equipment and systems
The company invested in mechanical storage solutions to optimize their logistics operations.
A empresa investiu em soluções de armazenamento mecânico para otimizar suas operações logísticas.
The term is primarily used in industrial, logistics, and IT contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, with rapid growth in e-commerce and logistics hubs, mechanical storage systems have become increasingly important for warehouse optimization. The term reflects the technological advancement in inventory management and data storage, particularly relevant in multinational companies operating in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
mechanical storage solution
automated mechanical storage system
state-of-the-art mechanical storage
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