Automated Guided Vehicles - AGV's
A mobile robot used in industrial applications to move materials around a manufacturing facility or a warehouse.

Major Pharmaceutical Company Uses SGVs to Transport Finished Product
January 16, 2008 Case study
A major pharmaceutical company needed a flexible solution in their production line. Learn how a self guided vehicle (SGV) system ensured efficient material transport, improved safety and reduced labor costs.

The Jury's first choice: Automatic Guided Vehicles controlled by voice April 01, 2008 Dematic wins the innovation prize awarded by the "Initiative Mittelstand" Aetna UK and Euroimpianti - a powerful combination in packaging automation February 22, 2008 Since 2003 Aetna UK has been the exclusive UK distributor for Euroimpianti Robotic Arm Palletisers, Pick and Place Units and LGV Systems for end-of-line automation. TransCar AGVs powered by Saft Ni-Cd battery modules achieve remarkable savings for hospital in North America February 04, 2008 Use of fast charging Saft STM battery modules has enabled Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital to significantly increase the availability of its AGV fleet by implementing an ‘opportunity charging’ regime. Changing Material Handling at John Deere January 28, 2008 In a move to streamline their lawn tractor assembly plant John Deere decided to consolidate their three separate product lines into a single, common component platform line. Swisslog showcases automated material transport system January 28, 2008 Swisslog showcases automated material transport system innovation at the 2008 International Conference and Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design, and Construction.(PDC) in Orlando, FL. CeMAT - The World's Leading Trade Fair for Intralogistics continues to expand 27 to 31 May 2008, Hannover With an annual turnover of 836 billion euros the logistics industry is the third largest in Europe. While the logistics sector as a whole has grown in single figures over recent years, intralogistics as a subdivision of that market has recorded double-digit growth. Make Pallet Handling Efficient and Productive January 16, 2008 An Automatic Guided Vehicles System (AGVS) is an excellent alternative to conveyors when fixed path routing doesn’t work. SGVs Used to Transport Raw Material for Large Chemical Manufacturer January 16, 2008 Case study A self guided vehicle (SGV) system was integrated with existing plant equipment including conveyors and a robotic arm system in a large chemical manufacturer's plant.

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