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Grenzebach supplies AGVs for Benteler’s automated intralogistics complex

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Grenzebach has developed and implemented customer-specific superstructures and charging stations for Benteler’s automated intralogistics complex. The Benteler Group is a global supplier of vehicle components to the automotive industry.

For Benteler, efficient material planning, a reliable material flow, and the digitalization of value creation processes are essential. The company was therefore looking for an automated solution for its intralogistics.

The goal was to combine different systems and processes within one production line and to be able to transport goods without forklift trucks from A to B. During this project, Benteler faced the challenge of transporting heavy goods carriers with very large dimensions in a very confined space. [Read more…] about Grenzebach supplies AGVs for Benteler’s automated intralogistics complex

Media company brings in AGVs from ek robotics to handle supply and disposal of printing machines

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More and more companies are relying on automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in intralogistics to increase efficiency and meet challenges such as a shortage of skilled workers.

This is also the case at GGP Media, in Pößneck, Thuringia, which produces high-quality print and digital publications.

In view of the shortage of skilled workers and rising costs, GGP Media decided to use an AGV in March 2024, which has been in 24-hour operation ever since. [Read more…] about Media company brings in AGVs from ek robotics to handle supply and disposal of printing machines

Kivnon and ProLog Automation partner to expand German AGV market

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Kivnon, a provider of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and intralogistics solutions, has agreed a strategic partnership with ProLog Automation to accelerate the deployment of AGV solutions in the German market.

This collaboration establishes ProLog Automation as Kivnon’s key partner for AGV projects and services in Germany.

By leveraging Kivnon’s AGV technology and ProLog’s local expertise, the partnership aims to help companies unlock next generation efficiency and competitiveness. [Read more…] about Kivnon and ProLog Automation partner to expand German AGV market

The Rise of Industrial Robotics and AGVs in Material Handling

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In recent years, industrial robotics and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) have significantly transformed material handling operations across various industries.

With companies striving for greater efficiency, safety, and reduced operational costs, these technologies are becoming essential in warehouses, factories, and distribution centers.

This shift not only highlights the increasing role of automation but also reshapes the landscape of equipment use – especially in sectors that depend on forklifts and other heavy machinery. [Read more…] about The Rise of Industrial Robotics and AGVs in Material Handling

DB Schenker implements Jungheinrich AGVs with Kollmorgen technology for terminal operations

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DB Schenker – through its branch in Borås, Sweden – has taken the next step in efficiently moving goods with tight timeframes by automating internal transports and increased productivity alongside improved safety and reduced production damages.

The terminal has successfully implemented Jungheinrich Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) with Kollmorgen technology and is the first terminal within DB Schenker land to use automated forklifts in terminal operation.

DB Schenker in Borås, Sweden, has successfully implemented Jungheinrich Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) with Kollmorgen technology. As a leading provider of land transports of both goods and parcels, this marks a significant milestone in the company’s automation of intralogistics. [Read more…] about DB Schenker implements Jungheinrich AGVs with Kollmorgen technology for terminal operations

Kivnon partners with Machine Concepts to bolster automation in North America

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Kivnon, a provider of mobile robotics and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), has agreed a strategic partnership with Machine Concepts, a specialist in custom machinery design and automation solutions.

The collaboration is aimed at delivering tailored automation solutions across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics, with a focus on addressing specific operational needs in North America.

The partnership focuses on combining Kivnon’s advanced AGV technology with Machine Concepts’ in-depth industry knowledge and well-established regional networks. [Read more…] about Kivnon partners with Machine Concepts to bolster automation in North America

Kollmorgen to add VDA 5050 support to its AGV and AMR fleet manager in 2025

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Specialized solutions such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) play a key role in the transformation of the material handling industry, enabling faster and more accurate receiving, storing, moving, and shipping of items globally.

VDA 5050 is a standardized interface for AGV communication.

Growing diversity in automation solutions is placing greater demand on suppliers to provide customers with flexibility, requiring solutions where several different vehicle types, sometimes from multiple vendors, must operate in the same system.

Kollmorgen AMS has long been at the forefront of interoperability, enabling customers to automate virtually any type of vehicle and create a fleet tailored to their specific needs with NDC Solutions – a solution for scalable AGV and AMR applications. [Read more…] about Kollmorgen to add VDA 5050 support to its AGV and AMR fleet manager in 2025

Rocla expands the existing AGV line and introduces shorter automated reach truck

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Rocla AGV Solutions expands the existing AGV line and introduces ARTsmf, a shorter version of our automated reach truck, offering our customers a more versatile product range to fit their unique needs even in aisles with free space as narrow as 2.85 metres.

Warehouses are designed to maximise storage capacity and support processes as efficiently as possible. Tight aisles and high-racking solutions offer space efficiency, and to maximise that efficiency, your warehouse can also be automated.

Our goal is to offer solutions that are defined by customer needs. No matter how tight the aisles might be, to consider automation in any warehouse, AGVs must be able to perform efficiently within the same space requirements as driver-operated forklifts – and that is what Rocla AGVs are able to do. [Read more…] about Rocla expands the existing AGV line and introduces shorter automated reach truck

Kollmorgen launches ‘combination’ of AGVs and AMRs

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Kollmorgen has introduced the “NDC Flex”, which it describes as a “combination” of an autonomous mobile robot and an automated guided vehicle.

Kollmorgen says the NDC Flex “combines the finest features from Kollmorgen’s portfolio; the efficiency of AGV systems with the adaptability of AMR features”.

This integration ensures that site productivity remains at highest performance, while minimizing risks associated with potential disruptions. [Read more…] about Kollmorgen launches ‘combination’ of AGVs and AMRs

Empowering Automation: A Comprehensive Guide to AGV Battery Charging Systems

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In the realm of industrial automation, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) represent a pivotal innovation, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational costs across numerous sectors.

Central to their performance is an often-overlooked component: the battery charging system.

This guide embarks on a detailed exploration of AGV battery charging systems, elucidating why an efficient charging system is not just an accessory but a cornerstone for AGV performance and longevity.

AGVs, robotic movers that follow markers or wires on the floor or use vision, magnets, or lasers for navigation, are indispensable in modern warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers. [Read more…] about Empowering Automation: A Comprehensive Guide to AGV Battery Charging Systems