Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.03
March 16, 2023
…Americas has unveiled a new automated guided vehicle, or AGV, from Jungheinrich designed to navigate narrow aisles. The Jungheinrich EKX 516ka / 516a Automated High-Rack Stacker has a payload capacity of 3,500 lb. or 1,587 kg, and a lift height of 511 in. or 1,297 cm. Houston-based Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas is the exclusive North American distributor of material handling equipment developed by Hamburg, Germany-based Jungheinrich. Jungheinrich’s lineup of products include advanced forklifts and automated guided vehicles. Mitsubishi Logisnext sells those systems at 340 dealer locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The company also sells systems developed by CAT, RoclaAGV…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.20
March 10, 2023
…of industrial electric vehicles such as autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), forklifts and other autonomous industrial trucks, and collaborative robots. “A strategic approach to power supply solutions is a natural priority for makers and operators of AMRs and AGVs,” stated Matthieu Ebert, vice president of Wiferion North America Inc. “Navigation works. Tasks are completed. But current approaches to power supply strategy fall short and remain an area of need to deliver optimal efficiencies for fleets.” Matthieu Ebert, vice president of Wiferion North America Inc. “Wiferion technology significantly improves vehicle uptime and maintenance efforts, reducing cumbersome power supply…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.58
March 07, 2023
…Shelby Township, Mich.-based ResGreen provides software, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), AMRs, and industrial automation. The company said its engineers use the Internet of Things (IoT), the MQTT protocol, and the Robot Operating System (ROS) to design interoperable technologies. ResGreen designs LilBuddy for tight spaces LilBuddy is designed for agility. Source: ResGreen Group LilBuddy has a 17 in. by 17 in. base and can rotate 360 degrees in narrow aisles, making it suitable for supermarkets, offices, restaurants, and more, said ResGreen. The AMR is available in a hybrid model that uses both natural feature and magnetic tape guidance, said ResGreen. “For…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.04
March 06, 2023
…customers build the business case for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). St-Sulpice, Switzerland-based BlueBotics said it has more than 20 years of industry experience. The company provides its autonomous navigation technology (ANT) and support to help customers bring AGVs, AMRs, or automated forklifts to market. Interoperability is now available, says BlueBotics The ability to operate different mobile robot brands as a single fleet is an area of increasing interest, with standards efforts and an increasing number of software vendors addressing the issue. At ProMat in Chicago, BlueBotics said its team will show how this dream has…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.63
March 03, 2023
…and advanced technology of our AMRs [autonomous mobile robots], AGVs [automated guided vehicles] and software,” stated Parsh Patel, CEO of ResGreen Group. “Most AGV and AMR companies provide their own closed operating systems for their vehicles and software,” he noted. “This makes it very difficult to communicate with equipment and vehicles from other manufacturers, as well as outside software.” “At ResGreen, we use the Internet of Things (IoT), MQTT communications, and Robot Operating System (ROS) to design products that easily connect with other devices, workers, and systems,” Patel said. LilBuddy AMR to be at ProMat 2023 LilBuddy is designed for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.61
February 10, 2023
…automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and the latest in conveyance technology. Darwynn added that it uses “an industry-leading software platform that provides data and analytics for e-commerce businesses to gain insight into the entire fulfillment process.” At full capacity, the facility will be able to fulfill approximately 10,000 orders per day, it said. As a multi-tenant space, brands and businesses can benefit from the facility's automation, which is designed “to optimize inventory density to meet the needs of both businesses and consumers alike,” said Darwynn. The company said its combination of robotics hardware and an…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.93
January 30, 2023
…600-S diffDrive provides its new automated guided vehicle, or AGV, with high-speed support for production intralogistics and a payload of up to 600 kg (1,322.7 lb.). The AGV can move up to 2 m/sec. (4.4 mph). In addition, the KMP 600-S diffDrive is suitable for the everyday rigors of production environments, claimed KUKA. The robot's IP 54 design enables it to work reliably even under adverse conditions—including water spray and dust, it said. Augsburg, Germany-based KUKA is a unit of China's Midea Group and provides industrial automation for healthcare, automotive manufacturing, and logistics, among other industries. The company has U.S.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.48
January 19, 2023
…Automation Inc., a provider of automated guided vehicles, or AGVs. Baltimore-based Barcoding said the transaction is part of its continued expansion and investment in industrial automation. “The Barcoding team is thrilled to announce our acquisition of AGV company FRED Automation,” stated Shane Snyder, president of Barcoding Inc. “Barcoding continues to focus on growth and innovation for our customers.” FRED Automation offers two AGVs FRED Automation spun out of ASI Technologies Inc. in April 2021. ASI designs and manufactures electric wheel drives, and it developed the first prototype FRED AGV in 2017. Philadelphia-based FRED Automation designs, makes, and supports AGVs for…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.13
January 17, 2023
…he said. Barcelona, Spain-based Kivnon offers automated guided vehicles (AGVs) that use magnetic navigation and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that use mapping technologies. The company said its mobile robots are robust, safe, and precise and can adapt to any environment and industry. It also supplies integrated systems and accessories for transporting goods in the aeronautics, logistics, and warehousing sectors. Forklift Pallet Stacker can work around other machinery The new K55 Forklift Pallet Stacker can automatically transport loads of up to 2,645 lb. (1,199.7 kg), Kivnon said. It can move both forward and backward and comes equipped with lifting forks to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.36
January 16, 2023
…a 2022 IFOY Award in the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV/AMR) category. How LocusBots will operate in Japan Designers can place orders for samples of building materials through the Material Bank Japan website. The Material Bank warehouse management system (WMS) then assigns them to the Locus Robotics system. Locus optimizes the orders and sends them to its LocusBots, which autonomously travel to each pick location in the 6,000-sq.-m (64,583.4-sq.-ft.) distribution center. Staffers work with the robots to pick the specific samples, and the AMRs then deliver them to the shipping facility for delivery to customers. The workers place containers and sample…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.49
January 12, 2023
…materials on pallets that would be impossible with most AGVs and AMRs. It’s a natural fit for vehicles that tow cargo to cross-sell carts.” Partnership already being felt at U.S. packaging facility Already, the alliance is having an impact. Recently, Cyngn announced a new deployment at the leather care products manufacturer, U.S. Continental Packaging. The California-based facility plans to use Cyngn’s DriveMod-enabled Stockchasers with Jtec’s CarryMax Carts in tow. “Cyngn has brought an effective autonomous industrial vehicle solution that complements our products very well, and we’re excited to work with them on another deployment,” added Ty Overcash, Jtec’s Director of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.37
January 09, 2023
…positions. Locator is designed to allow automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to determine their location and orientation in any environment, according to the company. Locator is compatible with various industrial controllers and laser sensors on the market and is suitable for mobile units of all sizes and drive types, Bosch Rexroth said. The Lohr am Main, Germany-based company said it has global experience in mobile and machinery applications, engineering, and factory automation. It offers components and expertise for hydraulics, electric drives and controls, gears, linear motion and assembly systems, and software and interfaces to the Internet…
