AGVs for transport: the intralogistics solution for greater productivity and safety
Since 2010, EOS has been supporting manufacturers and logisticians with customized transport systems and autonomous vehicles. We design, integrate and deploy automation systems that meet your operational constraints.
Our company offers a global approach to AGVs for transport: each project is conceived as a complete intralogistics ecosystem, integrating the vehicle, environment, flows, IT interfaces and human issues. Discover the advantages of these systems in terms of production and safety.
What are the challenges of modern intralogistics?
As an expert in industrial AGVs, EOS understands the challenges faced by industry and logistics professionals. Today’s production environments are undergoing rapid change on several levels:
- increased volumes and flow rates;
- constant search for gains in productivity and competitiveness;
- shortage of skilled labor ;
- increased safety requirements ;
- the need to reduce operating costs over the long term.
Traditional handling systems are reaching their limits. Automation offers a solution for optimizing processes and improving risk prevention.
What is an AGV?
AGVs, or automatic guided vehicles, are autonomous transport vehicles. These driverless trucks move automatically in a defined environment.
The AGV safely transports pallets, bins, carts, containers or specific loads in warehouses, factories or logistics platforms. It can be used both indoors and outdoors under certain conditions.
What are the characteristics of an AGV tractor?
Self-guided vehicles are designed to transport all kinds of goods, from bulk parts to stacked pallets. AGV tractors are capable of pulling or moving weights weighing several tonnes over varying distances.
Transport AGVs are used for :
- supply production lines ;
- transfer between logistics zones;
- supply workstations ;
- evacuate finished products.
These automated trucks are particularly well-suited to repetitive, rhythmic flows.
How do self-guided transport vehicles work?
More than just automated forklifts, AGVs incorporate advanced technologies:
- adapted guidance systems (ground line tracking, wire guidance, contour navigation, datamatrix spots, UWB, etc.);
- sensors, cameras and scanners to detect obstacles and people;
- automatic or manual mode (by remote control) ;
- lithium battery with charger or induction charging ;
- automatic coupling and uncoupling ;
- on-board fleet manager for smooth operation of up to 25 AGVs.
Why choose EOS for your autonomous transport vehicles?
Integrating transport AGVs into your logistics processes generates immediately measurable benefits:
- increased productivity ;
- reduction of repetitive tasks for material handlers ;
- increased prevention and safety (fewer manual forklifts) ;
- improved lead times and traceability ;
- real-time flow management.
When it comes to developing customized intralogistics solutions, turn to EOS. Thanks to an expert design office and state-of-the-art production workshops, we offer a complete service from audit to on-site maintenance.
