AGVs

Established guidance systems can now have been joined by new game-changing technologies. Instead of simply moving from Point A to Point B, AGVs and other automatic vehicles now can determine their own route and easily adapt to changes on the facility floor. That opens up a new world that might fit your future.

In step with automotive innovations, lift trucks are gradually moving toward autonomy.

Bell and Howell to service autonomous pallet trucks and tow tractors for Seegrid customers across North America.

The system can handle up to 2,500 pounds and travel more than 300 feet per minute, improving material delivery.

Apparel logistics service provider deploys scalable solution to boost flexibility.

Declining lithiun-ion battery prices and increasing focus on AGVs identified as key trends in global industrial battery market.

In the slightly modified category "Integrated Warehouse Solution," the focus is not on the vehicles but on planning and implementation expertise.

From forklifts to mobile picking robots to automated last-mile delivery, new technologies will either perish or they will reshape the industry.

Market growth fuels expansion; plans to add 150 employees.

GE Healthcare implemented self-driving vehicles to deliver repair parts and equipment in its new facility.

Traditionally, warehouse automation has been about bringing optimal efficiency to specific processes in warehouses. Learn why new technologies like mobile robots and AR glasses promise breakthroughs in adaptability, even as more conventional systems become more modular and flexible.

With yet another record automotive sales year expected in 2017, the popularity of materials handling automation and technology is increasing at a steady pace.

Modern Materials Handling Magazine sat down with Bryan Knott, Vice-chair, MHI Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems industry group (AGVS); senior global production manager, mobile automation for Dematic (a KION Company) to discuss Automatic Guided Vehicle systems

Mobile robotics supplier OTTO Motors (Booth S4846) is highlighting the ease with which simplified configurations of their OTTO 1500 and OTTO 100 self-driving vehicles can be implemented within a warehousing, manufacturing or distribution facility.

As automation makes its way into more warehouses and DCs, a growing number of companies told Modern they’re looking to upgrade existing or add new equipment and software over the next two years.