Category: Industry, Manufacturing, Warehousing / Distribution, Product, Fork AGV, Application, Pallet Handling / Trailer Loading, Parts & Assembly, Work in Progress Movement
Integrated AGV AS/RS Replaces Manual Pallet Trucks
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- Consistent Handling of Product
- Increased Material Handling Efficiency
- Integration of LGV and AS/RS System
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When a major CD manufacturer wanted to bring their already somewhat automated material handling to a new level, they decided to implement a new automatic storage and transportation system that integrated with a 10-vehicle automated laser-guided vehicle system.
The goal was to completely automate the facility and have the LGV integrate with the AS/RS system. The president felt an innovative factory automation solution was needed to remain ahead of the competition. |
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| New laser-guided vehicles (LGVs) were installed to replace hand and motorized pallet trucks to move product from production to packaging, and to move packaging supplies to the large automated and manual packaging areas. Product is assembled by robotic systems; that includes putting the disc in the jewel case, inserting the booklet, closing it, wrapping it and sealing it. Finished products are palletized and then picked up by the LGV. |
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| A single-aisle mini-load AS/RS was fully integrated with the LGV system. The LGV stops prior to approaching the output station of the AS/RS, and items needed for the packaging stations could be supplied by the AS/RS. In addition, items moved by the LGV or the AS/RS system could be “monitored” at any given point. |
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“No jobs were lost as a result of the factory automation;
however, if they had not automated the system
three times as many employees would have been
needed to increase production.” |
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| The result was a comprehensive solution for a 24-hour operation that is in a highly competitive market. This is just one more example of how Transbotics is Moving Your Business |
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