INNOVATION THROUGH AUTOMATION

Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV’s)

Automate the Factory floor with an AGV Solution

Midwest Engineered Systems has been integrating Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) solutions into production lines, automated assembly systems and material handling applications for over a decade now. Backed by the experience of our in-house Application and Systems Engineers, MWES has a history of successfully integrating advanced automation technologies into a variety of industries and processes, at a scale where the need to robotically move and position workpieces becomes a necessity for efficiency.

AGVs are computer-controlled and wheel-based load carriers that are used to transport materials along the floor of a facility without the need for an operator. Their movement is powered by an internal battery or external electric motors. Computer software is programmed to drive to specific points using sensor-based guidance systems. AGVs provide safe movement of loads and materials as they move on a path at a precisely controlled speed.

AGVs are commonly used to transport raw materials, work-in-process parts and finished goods for manufacturing production lines, AS/RS Buffer Systems and warehousing distribution applications. They are most commonly seen in the automotive, food and beverage, defense, manufacturing, paper and plastic industries, but demand for AGVs outside of these industries is continuing to expand. 

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MWES is a leading integrator of KUKA's AGVs and has even integrated dozens of them into a single production system. The KUKA AGV platform offers speedy performance with laser scanners and 3D object detection to meet the highest safety requirements.

Benefits to using Automatic Guided Vehicles

Minimal Human Operation
AGVs are designed to perform their set of operations without any additional guidance from the operators.
Decreased Work-Related Injuries
AGVs follow guided paths and will stop if they encounter an obstacle, the safety of the surrounding areas and personnel increases.
High Return on Investment
The upfront cost of designing and installing an automatic guided system varies from one application to another, but over time, automated guided vehicles will prove to add efficiency and save on labor costs.
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Midwest Engineered Systems has been integrating all forms of AGVs for our customers for well over a decade. If your process necessitates transporting heavy components around a production environment, then contact us today.

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