Discover our smart locker components for the letterbox manufacturer
Turn any letterbox or parcel box into a smart system without major research and development effort.
With our Integrator Kit, any letterbox or parcel box system can be converted into a smart locker system straight from the factory, making it particularly easy for letterbox manufacturers to expand their product portfolio. A wide range of applications such as Click & Collect stations, luggage storage, employee lockers or individual parcel pick-up stations demonstrate the flexibility of our solution in various industries.
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The integration of Variocube hardware and software into your letterbox and mailbox product lines offers an innovative and simple solution for the realisation of smart lockers. Choose from our extensive range of VC Core Cloud, apps, IPC units, displays and locks - customised to your needs. Our turnkey software can be flexibly customised to your requirements so that you can design the mailboxes of the future - functional, smart and efficient.
Partnership in implementation
We work with our customers to design and plan possible integration and implementation. We offer easy-to-use solutions for both hardware and software for letterbox manufacturers.
The Integrator Kit offers modular integration according to need
The Variocube Integrator Kit offers letterbox manufacturers an ideal solution for integrating smart locker systems into their product range with minimal development effort. Depending on individual requirements, a cost-effective and customised locker system can be put together from various components. The simple plug & play installation of the components guarantees problem-free integration. Benefit from our versatile cloud services and high-quality hardware elements such as controllers, locks and touchscreens. We also offer accessories such as payment terminals and scanners for comprehensive functionality.
Level 1 - Software Licensing
Cloud-based software
Our cloud-based applications cover a wide range of applications. Package reception, click & collect, goods transfers, mailroom services, rental lockers and much more are immediately available as standard applications. For special applications, we work with our customers to determine their requirements and develop customised solutions. Open interfaces (API) are used to integrate external systems such as CRM and ERP systems, ActiveDirectory and employee databases.
Level 2 - Hardware Integration
IPC-Unit
All central components such as the industrial PC, LTE router with SIM card and power supply units are integrated in the IPC-unit.
Touchscreen
The 10.1" touch screen is also available as an outdoor version.
Terminal
Consists of touch screen, hardware components (industrial PC, LTE router with SIM card and power supply units) and mounting frame.
Controllers & Locks
For the easiest possible integration and reliable function, we recommend using the controllers & locks we distribute.
Options
I/OExtender
The Variocube I/O Extender connects external systems with the Smart Lockers in order to address them system-wide
Scanner & Reader
Barcode / QR code scanner and NFC reader (Mifare & Legic) extend the range of functions.
Payment terminal
Goods and services can be paid for directly by EC or credit card via the payment-terminal.
Keypad
An external keypad can be used to open doors and gates from outside, for example.
How the individual components of the Integrator Kit work together
A Smart Locker is more than the sum of its individual parts, especially when it comes to the simple integration of hardware and software in letterbox construction. The aim is to efficiently map a wide range of logistical processes. These smart lockers combine mechatronic elements with intelligent software, both in the physical cabinet and in the cloud. They integrate seamlessly into the customer's IT systems via APIs, enabling a customised and stable solution for letterbox manufacturers.
Special software
We can simplify complex processes with software that is precisely tailored to your needs.
Cloud-based
Our software is cloud-based, which enables reliable and secure operation of the lockers. Find out more on the detail page.
Turn-key software
With our applications POBox, SafeCube, ServiceCube, Click & Collect, RentalCube and LogisticsCube we offer turnkey solutions for the most common application scenarios. As a result, you benefit from simple integration with manageable set-up effort.
Your locker system
You choose exactly what you need, just the software, IPC unit, terminal, locks, accessories or the range of Variocube Integrator Kits.
Turn your existing locker systems into an intelligent locker system. As a locker or letterbox manufacturer, you can expand your product portfolio cost-effectively.
Terminal
A prefabricated installation frame with all essential control components already installed and wired. The advantage: Simple installation in new systems.
Consisting of touchscreen, hardware components (industrial PC, LTE router with SIM card and power supply units) and installation frame.
IPC-Unit
Ideal for retrofit solutions or if you want to use your own touchscreen.
All central components such as the industrial PC, LTE router with SIM card and power supply units are integrated into the IPC unit.
Touchscreen
The touchscreen we use as standard can be installed to match the IPC unit.
The 10.1" touch screen is also available as an outdoor version.
Accessories
Numerous accessory components are available for the intelligent locker systems, from barcode and QR code readers to control hardware for external doors.
Lock controller
The lock controllers are connected to the IPC unit or the terminal and control the individual locks.
Locks
The selected locks are connected to the respective lock controller.
Always the right software solution for your customers.
Based on our many years of experience in the realisation of smart locker systems and software applications, we offer applications such as POBox, SafeCube, ServiceCube and Click & Collect as standard in our portfolio. You benefit from fast implementation, low set-up effort and a wide range of functions. In addition, we also offer our customers individual solutions for special wishes and requirements for hardware and software. Due to the available interfaces, our applications can be perfectly integrated into your existing systems and processes.
Our software packages - Turn-Key ready.
POBox
Mail and parcel logistics,
goods transfer.
SafeCube
Rental lockers, daylocker, luggage storage
ServiceCube
Device service, hardware storage, rental
Click & Collect
Click & Collect, Multi-Channel-Solution dry cleaning services
LogisticsCube
Internal mail distribution, Inbound and outbound processes
RentalCube
Rental solutions, Hardware stocking and issuance
Software solutions adapted to your requirements or those of the end customers.
Smart Solutions
Together with our customers, we analyse the existing requirements and develop solutions in partnership that accelerate processes, simplify handovers and permanently reduce costs.
Open interfaces (API)
Thanks to our open interfaces (API), the smart lockers can be integrated into existing software solutions, e.g. ERP, CRM and shop systems, employee databases and much more.
Smart expansion of their lockers.
Expand your offer.
Do you already manufacture classic lockers with keys, NFC or number combinations? With the Variocube integrator kit, you can easily add smart turn-key solutions to your portfolio - thanks to the terminal, actuators, locks and innovative cloud software.
Focus on your core business.
Are you a specialist in design and manufacturing, but not in electronics hardware and software solutions? When using the VC Integrator Kit, you can concentrate entirely on your strengths - we take care of the software, support and, if necessary, the ongoing billing.
Special Use Cases
Do your customers have special software requirements? Together we develop the right solution based on our broadly applicable software suite and also take care of the integration of existing external systems.
Innovative solutions for our customers' challenges.
With over 20 years of experience in B2B software development, we develop solutions that help our customers to successfully overcome their challenges. In combination with your cabinet and furnishing systems or customised furniture, we enable Logistics, delivery and exchange of goods of tomorrow in companies, residential complexes, town centres and shopping centres today.
Our versatile, customisable hardware and software fulfils all requirements these are smart locker systems from Variocube.
In partnership
We treat our customers, suppliers and employees as equals.
20+ years experience
As part of the Business.Group, we have 23 years of experience in software development.
Solution-oriented
We will find the right solution for your locker system requirements.
Cloud Software. Secure and efficient.
With our cloud solution, you effectively reduce your costs compared to on-premises solutions. The security of your data and the up-to-dateness of the software are guaranteed by the professional support of an ISO 27001-certified data centre.
Cloud solutions are significantly less susceptible to disruptions and potential problems are resolved quickly in the event of an emergency. Your IT department is relieved of workload, which means you can save valuable resources such as personnel and working time.
You benefit from a secure, AES256-encrypted, reliable and cost-effective solution that fulfils the highest security and quality standards.
Cloud-based, microservice architecture is:
- Scalable - Can be expanded horizontally at any time to grow with your requirements.
- Reliable - Essential services are distributed redundantly across several locations and are closely monitored.
- Current - Thanks to our Kanban-based continuous delivery process, all customers are always kept up to date.
- Secure - AES256 encryption guarantees secure data transmission and prevents unauthorised access to the compartments.