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Automatic Guided Vehicles


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Voice-directed picking cart
The paperless, real-time order fulfillment PickCart with voice system merges batch picking with cart and voice-directed technology. The system is ideal for applications that require discrete order fulfillment of low to moderate volume split-case items. Carts include three or four shelves to accommodate shipping cartons or containers for multiple orders. Depending on product size, up to 40 orders can be held on one cart. Operators wear a voice terminal powered by the supplier’s PickDirector software that releases orders and directs picks along the most efficient path. Once at a location, workers confirm their position with check digits or bar code scanning and then pick the number of items as directed by the cart....more
- 02/29/2008
Collision avoidance system
The Indoor Collision Avoidance system for industrial vehicles reduces the number of accidents caused by collisions between automated guided vehicles and lift trucks. The system improves AGV route planning by incorporating knowledge of lift truck locations. AGVs, forklifts and other free-roaming and guided vehicles are equipped with the Sky-Trax Indoor Positioning System, which determines each vehicle’s position and broadcasts it to other vehicles in the network. The system forewarns drivers and AGV navigation systems of impending collisions....more
- 08/06/2007
Upgraded AGV control platform
Version 1.4 of the NDC8 control platform for automatic guided vehicles features extensive user-friendly programming options and a high degree of flexibility. It also supports up to 10 AC drives per AGV. The drives can be used for steering, driving or auxiliary control. With AC technology, the control helps increase power while reducing operation costs. An updated editing tool adapts each AGV layout to specific needs. New spline-based flexible curves capability allows for increased vehicle speed and tighter turning radius at corners....more
- 04/23/2007
AGV handles pallets and racks
The lift deck type AGV is designed to handle pallets and racks. On the lift deck vehicle, a hydraulic lift extends or retracts to lift or lower the load. ...more
- 07/18/2006
AGV designed for palletizing
QComp Technologies - AGVQComp Technologies, Inc. has introduced an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) designed for palletizing applications, allowing manufacturers to eliminate the use of pallet conveyors, reduce labor costs, increase plant floor safety and eliminate product and conveyor damage caused by human error....more
- 03/23/2006
AGVs Help Major Bottling Company Reduce Operating Costs
Since 1919, the Jervis B. Webb Company has provided innovative material handling solutions that increase productivity, improve product quality and provide production flexibility. As a pioneer in the development of Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Webb offers some of the industry’s most advanced solutions. From wire guidance to inertial guidance and now “trailer guidance” technology, Webb has a history of successful AGV installations in a variety of industrial and commercial environments. So when a major bottling company sought a way to increase the efficiency of its loading operations, it turned to the Jervis B. Webb Company....more
- 11/01/2005
Tow Vehicle
Portec Pathfinder has introduced the PFT15 Tow Vehicle, which is designed for material transport in a variety of operations requiring loads up to 15,000 lbs. The PFT 15 consists of a durable chassis with state-of-the-art electronics for years of maintenance free operation. By adding the right trailer with a variety of roller decks, the PFT15 will deliver safe, accurate performance in most environments. A Laser Bumper has also been incorporated into the design of the PFT15. In addition to the new PFT15, Pathfinder has introduced the PF Scout Load Carrier. The PF Scout ULC provides a variety of load capabilities handled directly from the vehicle deck. Its ability to navigate freely in tight and constricted space makes the delivery and pick-up of product and materials easy and effective. The Laser Bumper has also been incorporated into the PF Scout ULC design....more
- 04/01/2005
Automatic Guided Carts
SmartCart Automatic Guided Carts are the newest member of the AGV family of products from Jervis B. Webb Company. These medium-duty transporters appeal to a wider range of applications than the traditional more complex, custom-designed AGV. Smart Cart AGCs feature easier system implementation, simple operation, uncomplicated vehicle controls and instantaneous guidepath changes. SmartCart Automatic Guided Cart (AGC) Model 100 and Model 200 are streamlined, battery-operated carts that follow an on-floor magnetic strip guidepath. Path routing changes using the ordinary magnetic strip tape are simple and inexpensive. The Model 100 has a 2000 lb. capacity and the Model 200 features a 4000 lb. towing capacity and a live load capacity of 2700 lbs....more
- 02/01/2005
Fork Style Laser-Guided Vehicle
Transbotics Corporation recently manufactured a new fork style laser-guided vehicle (LGV), which has both counterbalanced and reach lift capabilities. This LGV utilizes the latest in LaserWay technology for guidance. The vehicle is equipped with laser safety bumpers that can dynamically vary in the field of safety depending on the requirements of the system....more
- 01/01/2005


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