
Simulation gains in importance
The use of AGV and AMR systems continues to increase - at the same time, the complexity of planning and operation is growing. Traditional approaches quickly reach their limits.
Automated process solutions in intralogistics - regardless of the size and financial strength of a company - this is what Still wants to make possible with its low-threshold access to automation. At an international press event on January 29 in Antwerp, Belgium, the Hamburg-based intralogistics specialist presented corresponding solutions.

Motion Technology Company Schaeffler has automated material transportation between the assembly lines for e-axles at its Herzogenaurach site. Mobile transport robots from Safelog are now optimizing intralogistics.
Automated Guided Vehicles, or AGVs for short, navigate using different technologies. The technical requirements and local conditions are decisive for choosing the optimum solution. Sensor technology also plays a role in reliable navigation. Matthias Göhner, Global Industry Manager Intralogistics at Leuze electronic, knows their strengths and weaknesses.

Demand-oriented load carrier transport
Environmental awareness and the careful use of resources are becoming increasingly important. With advanced solutions, plant operators can significantly improve the ecological footprint of logistics processes.
Rocla AGV Solutions expands its existing line of automated guided vehicles and introduces ARTsmf, a shorter version of its automated reach truck that can also be used in aisles with a free space of only 2.85 meters.
Autonomous towing robots speed up material handling. Tractonomy Robotics in Ghent developed the ATR1 and ATR2 models, which ensure efficient parts transportation with omnidirectional movements and smart docking to storage trolleys.

Enersys, provider of energy storage solutions for industrial applications, has announced the launch of its Nexsys Air Wireless Charger.

The AMR KMP 3000P from Kuka is always ready for operation thanks to its inductive charging concept. The mobile platform can transport loads of up to 3 tons. With the KMP 3000P platform, Kuka is bringing a real heavyweight to the market in the AMR sector.

The agricultural machinery manufacturer from East Westphalia has successfully automated the internal material flow at its plant in Paderborn despite difficult local conditions, thereby achieving considerable efficiency gains.
Electromobility is booming and the demand for batteries is greater than ever. In order to serve this market, more and more battery plants are currently being built in Europe. Mobile systems from SEW-Eurodrive are being used in the new plant of a northern European battery manufacturer.