AGVs


Latest posts about AGVs

Page 14 of 16 pages.
Daifuku Webb helps AGV customers comply with FCC
Daifuku Webb Holding Company and its subsidiary Jervis B. Webb Company are helping Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) customers meet the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) public safety notice regarding mobile radio use.

Moving 200 million pounds per year with automation
With a fleet of automatic guided vehicles (AGVs), Ventura Foods reduced operating costs, streamlined processes and increased productivity.

Automation bridges transportation gaps
Facing a decision to add operators or automate, American Packaging Corp. turned to robotic industrial pallet trucks to increase consistency and savings.

Mobile robots provide flexible courier services
Autonomous system supports transition to lean manufacturing.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky: Production that’s world class
At Toyota’s Kentucky assembly plant, automatic tuggers, carts and AGVs are part of a winning assembly system that competes on a global basis.

How Toyota automated the delivery of parts and subassemblies
Automatic tuggers and carts are moving materials once handled by conventional industrial trucks.

AGVs gain respect
This month, Trebilcock takes us inside the Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky (TMMK) facility to get a glimpse at one of the most innovative applications of AGVs we’ve seen to date.

AGVS industry group releases summer 2012 quarterly report
The Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) Industry Group of Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) reports sales are still strong.

Toyota AGVs prove their worth
After a lengthy development, AGV solutions pay off for Toyota's auto division.

Modex 2012: New automated courier units offer adaptability and safety
At a press conference Wednesday, Adept Technology (Booth 4228) launched a new class of courier transports featuring Adept’s natural feature navigation.

Modex 2012: Compact laser scanner suits AGV market
SICK (Booth 3304) is showcasing its new S300 Mini Safety Laser Scanner, a small and light safety-rated laser scanner that can be used in applications such as collision prevention for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) and automatic guided carts (AGCs).

Modex 2012: Automatic guided vehicle industry reports strong sales in 2011
The Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) Industry Group of the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) reported on Monday that its member companies saw a 25% increase in sales of AGVs in 2011, totaling $108 million.

Modex 2012: Kiva awarded ISO 9001 certificate
Kiva Systems (Booth 2500) announced it has implemented and met the standards for ISO 9001 certification, encompassing the areas of solution design, testing, manufacturing, consulting, services delivery and technology support of software, firmware and hardware.

John Deere: Nothing runs like an AGV
On its Iowa manufacturing campus, John Deere is using AGVs to move tractor cabs down the assembly line. The result has been savings in labor, a safer work environment and improved quality.

John Deere: Automatic guided vehicles move tractor cabs through the production line
Automatic guided vehicles move tractor cabs through the production line at John Deere’s Waterloo plant.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

Latest Resources

Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
In this Special Digital Edition, the editorial staff of Modern curates the best robotics coverage over the past year to help track the evolution of this piping hot market.
Case study: Optimizing warehouse space, performance and sustainability
Optimize Parcel Packing to Reduce Costs
More resources
 


Latest Resources

2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
Discover how your storage practices could be affecting your pest control program and how to prevent pest infestations in your business. Join...

Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.