Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "AGV (Automatically Guided Vehicle)",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release High frequency power for self-guided vehicle fleet from
Chloride Motive Power, which we summarised at the time by saying "Chloride Motive Power has supplied high frequency chargers for a fleet of 25 self-guided vehicles (SGVs) used by a major food manufacturer".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Automation determines BIW consistency from
Mike Page - editor's feature articles: "Where prudent, a German builder of luxury car body-in-white assemblies on a low volume basis uses automation where consistency of assembly is required, reports the editor, Mike Page".
In March 2007, we covered the news from KUKA Automation + Robotics
concerning its KUKA KR 40 AND KR 180
- take a look at Kuka for AGV systems
which says: "KUKA Robotics Corporation has been selected by Transbotics Corporation to provide robotics to work in conjunction with a new line of Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGV)".
Take a look also at the news release from Danaher Motion, AGV control platform offers programming options,
as well as Control platform maximises AGV flexibility from Danaher Motion,
and Kitting bay system handles variety of containers from Bito Storage Systems.
See also:
Automation agreement for materials handling
(June 2006)
Jervis B Webb - a world leader in material handling solutions - has signed a licensing agreement with Savant Automation
AGV system includes laser-guided types
(March 2006)
One of the most advanced automatic guided vehicle systems will be set up at a printing plant and will include laser guided types to handle paper reels
AGV system expanded to meet sports car demand
(February 2006)
AGV system to transport painted car body shells are scheduled to the production lines has expanded, following the launch in 2005 of the 'Vantage' two-seater sports car
Sports car bodies handled gently
(April 2005)
A gentle handling system integrates many differing conveying and transfer techniques to deliver precise, controlled movement to a sports car production line that runs on indexation
3D laser navigational system for AGV
(October 2004)
ATS AB and Soft Design AB have entered into a strategic partnership to develop a patent pending 3D laser navigational system for AGVs without the use of wall-mounted reflectors
AGV protects Aston Martins from handling damage
(September 2004)
The painted body of a new Aston Martin DB9 is worth more than most people pay for their entire car, so AGVs are trusted with handling them to avoid damage when leaving the paint shop
AGVs upgraded, expanded without a production stop
(January 2004)
A six-AGV system, originally installed in 1995 for round-the-clock movement of automotive gearbox and converter housings, has been upgraded and extended without stopping production
One VTL/borer-miller ousts 1980s FMS
(June 2003)
If your company is operating a 1980s, 'flexible manufacturing system' - or FMS - maybe it's time to think again, like this company that replaced its FMS with one of today's VTL/borer-millers!
AGVs bring the pick-face to the production line
(February 2002)
At a German communications equipment and ISDN screen telephone factory, AGVs deliver boxes of components and parts to the lines where the operators pick components as required
HeVac manufacturer doubles AGV activity
(February 2001)
At the Telford factory of Denso, the Indumat AGV (automated guided vehicle) system has been extended and upgraded to allow up to 45 trailer movements/h or double the previous capacity
Simulation software improves product flow
(January 2001)
WITNESS simulation software from Lanner Group has helped to bring substantial improvements in productivity and operational processes to Michelin's tyre manufacturing plant in Dundee
Simulation software increases product flow
(January 2001)
WITNESS simulation software from Lanner Group has helped to bring substantial improvements in productivity and operational processes to Michelin's tyre manufacturing plant in Dundee
Muting problems sorted by Siba Delta
(June 2000)
Siba Delta have recently been called upon to supply their safety light barriers with muting, for industries where the product, transfer car, AGV or fork truck, has presented problems