Update on Conventional AGVs
November 8, 2021
Automatic guided vehicles have become a bit of a mystery to some of late. Newer technologies and explanations of them have often confused potential buyers. Here’s a rundown on conventional AGVs, where they are important and what's coming next.
AGVs gain in flexibility and applications
August 24, 2021
Once thought of as reliant on fixed guidance infrastructure and aimed at moving larger loads across facilities, the automatic guided vehicle evolved. AGVs today can move loads large and small, and some can reliably lift multiple levels high. Some now even use natural feature navigation and collaborate more closely with people.
Materials Handling Innovation With Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGV)
April 12, 2021
Download this white paper to better understand AGVs, get beyond the myths that impact decision making, and learn how AGVs are allowing for increased productivity, improved efficiency, and confidence in safety measures in materials handling.
Tuggers, carts work together to increase productivity and ergonomics
March 1, 2020
Today’s tuggers and carts have evolved to the point where they can be flexibly engineered to support some, or all, of a manufacturing facility’s handling needs.
Scott Group acquires Transbotics
June 29, 2018
Scott Group strengthens U.S. presence with acquisition of AGV manufacturer founded in 1982.
Transbotics showcases natural navigation automated lift truck
April 10, 2018
Transbotics Corp. (Booth B5047) displayed an automatic guided vehicle (AGV) lift truck that uses natural navigation technology, rather than needing special reflectors or markers.
Fixed path: Scalable automation accelerates growth
October 2, 2015
Manufacturer notes increased safety and reliability with automatic guided carts.
Transbotics showcases AGVs, AGCs
March 18, 2014
Transbotics (Booth 8413) is showcasing its TJ Series Automatic Guided Cart (AGC), LT Series Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) Tugger and Kollmorgen Traffic Management system.
AGVs: Automation improves process flow
November 1, 2012
Aiming to reduce manual tasks, company reaps unexpected productivity improvements.
Lego and robotics student teams visit Transbotics
October 16, 2012
Luncheon encourages students to continue learning, building and creating.
Automotive: Make lineside delivery count
June 1, 2012
It’s been a rough road for the automotive industry, but production is increasing. To keep pace, auto manufacturers are focusing on lineside delivery strategies that get the right product to the right operator at the right time.
Automation: What is an AGV?
June 1, 2011
If you think AGVs, or automatic guided vehicles, are a mature technology, think again. Since 2005, the industry has seen an unparalleled level of innovation.
NA 2010: Automatic guided cart for automotive assembly lines
March 1, 2010
New automatic guided cart system of vehicles navigates around a fixed guide path of two complete loops while various seat models are assembled onboard the traveling cart.