Latest posts about AGVs
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Sensor-enabled lift truck attachments as time savers
March 4, 2024
Essential attachments like clamps are leveraging built-in sensors to save time for operators while protecting from incidents or product damage.
Hy-Tek Intralogistics and K.Hartwall partner
January 17, 2024
K.Hartwall's mobile robotic technologies, specifically the A-MATE FreeLift and Counter vehicles, offer Hy-Tek's customers a means of transporting unit loads without the need for an on-board operator and the use of specialized transfer stands
Mobile automation drives new infrastructure needs
December 8, 2023
As operations deploy larger or even multiple mobile automation fleets, many foresee the need for updated wireless networks and wireless charger platforms. New networks and charging won’t take hold overnight, though some companies are diving in to modernize the communications and charging infrastructure that mobile robots and AGVs need to keep running smoothly.
Safety for automatic guided vehicle (AGV) environments
December 7, 2023
AGVs use sensors to avoid collisions, but best practices can still make the environments they will operate in as predictable and productive as possible.
Is an automatic guided vehicle (AGV) in your future?
November 7, 2023
Could well be true if you’re looking to reduce labor and improve workflow in inventory movement activities. But AGVs are not alone here as AMRs are pushing to make their mark.
Robotics as a service (RaaS) catching fire
October 9, 2023
Not only do some autonomous mobile robot suppliers see robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) as their go-to way of providing solutions, the model is starting to catch on for other, larger forms of robotic systems with more fixed infrastructure.
Rocrich AGV Solutions joint venture now in operation
September 18, 2023
The joint venture between Jungheinrich and Mitsubishi Logisnext America, announced in June, offers mobile automation solutions spanning customer use cases from standard to special purpose AGVs and automated forklifts.
Autonomous lift trucks emerge
August 14, 2023
From labor shortages to demand for ever-improved operational flexibility, this typically ignored class of trucks offers a chance to rethink your processes and even how you approach materials handling.
Creform’s parent company celebrates 70th anniversary
August 1, 2023
Maker of modular material handling structures traces roots to 1953 and Japanese engineers at YAZAKI Kako Corp. who devised CREFORM design elements
AutoStore: The Right Technology & The Right Integrator
May 23, 2023
This AutoStore e-book provides an overview of the technology, configuration options and key experiences of AutoStore users.
Flexible automation at Carhartt
May 15, 2023
In an Ohio facility, the apparel brand and its 3PL partner are working with AMRs to process as many as 110,000 units in a day.
Materials handling robot basics
May 11, 2023
Are you ready? It’s time. Here’s a very short course on what robots can do and why you need to consider them to be part of your materials handling mix going forward. Warehouse Robotics Basics. Learn about the basics of robotics in the warehouse and distribution center.
Kivnon introduces automated forklift pallet stacker
March 21, 2023
Kivnon (Booth N7154) introduced a new Forklift Pallet Stacker that automatically transports stack pallets, handling loads of up to 2,645 pounds.
Barcoding, Inc., acquires AGV provider FRED Automation
January 20, 2023
This acquisition represents continued expansion and investment in industrial automation for Barcoding, Inc.
AGVs set new standards for inventory transportation
November 14, 2022
One of the four modes of mobile automation, guided vehicles are ready to improve their flexibility and adapt more readily to changes in real-time conditions.