THE EVOLUTION OF AGV TECHNOLOGYĪs AGV implementation increases, the technology continues to advance. Industries actively integrating AGV technology into their warehouse operations include pharma, e-commerce, automotive, retail electronics and electrical warehousing, general manufacturing, and food and beverage. With the wide range of vehicle types, features, and capabilities available today, you can tailor your AGV solution to meet your needs.

We customize your AGV solution based on your warehouse layout, environment/climate, load size, travel distance, lifting range, handling task, system interface, and scalability.ĪGVs can operate in lights-out conditions, harsh environments, and even handle hazardous materials. The ongoing advancements in AGV technology are directed at automating forklifts, small vehicle fleets, utility carts, and integrating AGVs with powered conveyor belts. AGVs can be incorporated with WMS or ERP systems for central control and WCS to provide real-time inventory tracking and alerts regarding SKU availability and storage capacity. They optimize warehouse operations by safely executing labor-intensive tasks such as inventory stocking, order picking, and product handling. They use lasers, cameras, floor markers, wires, or magnets to travel within a warehouse, distribution center, or other industrial facility. WHAT IS AN AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE (AGV)?Īutomated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are wholly automated transport systems that operate as unmanned vehicles. Here are the basics, but call our team for a tailored solution.

The Apex Carolinas team, with local resources throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, can provide an on-site inspection and analysis to see if implementing an AGV solution will drive your team to success. Rapid technological advancements are coming along at the perfect time to help warehouse managers cope with a shrinking labor pool, rising overhead, and increasing demand for smaller, more labor-intensive order fulfillment.ĪGVs offer a scalable, adaptable, and efficient solution to these order fulfillment challenges. There’s no doubt that warehouse automation solutions are on the rise one of the technologies leading the charge is automated guided vehicles, otherwise known as AGVs. What’s New in the World of Automated Guided Vehicles?

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