AGVs

Automatic tuggers and carts are moving materials once handled by conventional industrial trucks.

This month, Trebilcock takes us inside the Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky (TMMK) facility to get a glimpse at one of the most innovative applications of AGVs we’ve seen to date.

The Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) Industry Group of Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) reports sales are still strong.

After a lengthy development, AGV solutions pay off for Toyota's auto division.

At a press conference Wednesday, Adept Technology (Booth 4228) launched a new class of courier transports featuring Adept’s natural feature navigation.

SICK (Booth 3304) is showcasing its new S300 Mini Safety Laser Scanner, a small and light safety-rated laser scanner that can be used in applications such as collision prevention for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) and automatic guided carts (AGCs).

The Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) Industry Group of the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) reported on Monday that its member companies saw a 25% increase in sales of AGVs in 2011, totaling $108 million.

Kiva Systems (Booth 2500) announced it has implemented and met the standards for ISO 9001 certification, encompassing the areas of solution design, testing, manufacturing, consulting, services delivery and technology support of software, firmware and hardware.

On its Iowa manufacturing campus, John Deere is using AGVs to move tractor cabs down the assembly line. The result has been savings in labor, a safer work environment and improved quality.

Automatic guided vehicles move tractor cabs through the production line at John Deere’s Waterloo plant.

Casebook 2012: Apparel distributor outfits warehouse with multi-functional AGVs.

Casebook 2012: Furniture warehouse cuts equipment inventory and improves worker comfort.

Casebook 2012: Vehicle manufacturer uses automation to turn line-side storage into on-demand parts delivery.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Jervis B. Webb Company a patent for its Automatic Transport Loading System and Method as well as for its Variable Path for automated guided vehicles.

This partnership will allow the two companies to leverage each of their areas of expertise, resulting in highest quality products and services for customers.