http://www.mhia.org/rss/industrygroups/agvs MHIA.org Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems en-us Copyright Material Handling Industry® 2007 10 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:13:19 GMT Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) members are the Industry’s leading suppliers of automatic guided vehicle systems. They supply systems worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:57:21 GMT The Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems Product Section of the Material Handling Industry of America announces completion of a comprehensive, multi-media CD-ROM designed to educate potential users of the technology about the choices and considerations important to successful implementation. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/news/a-personal-guide-to-automatic-guided-vehicle-systems Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:15:59 GMT Utilizing a survey of installed systems, an estimate of total system cost can be derived based on the number of vehicles in the system and the level of system functionality and complexity. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/costestimating Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:07:00 GMT The AGVS Product Section of the Material Handling Industry of America announced today that they have seen an increase in the volume of new and expansion systems business for the first half of 2004 - as reported by member companies from 47 systems in the first half of 2003 compared to 72 systems in the ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/news/automatic-guided-vehicles--agvs--industry-reports-increase-in-new-systems-business-of-over-50--for-the-first-half-of-2004-and-introduces-video-to-promote-benefits-of-agv-technology Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:05:18 GMT The Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS) and the Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) Product Sections of MHIA announce the release of updated new installation data for the period 1994 to 2004. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/news/material-handling-industry-of-america--mhia---as-rs-and-agvs-product-sections-issue-updated-application-trends Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:54:58 GMT These statistical trends are compiled from information collected from current MHIA AGVS Product Section Member Companies in good standing. Even though this data does not reflect the total market size, it does reflect the majority of new installations and indicates the breadth of the applications benefiting ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/statistics Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:37:53 GMT Skip to Navigation. Skip to Content. Contact Info. Contact AGVS Managing Director,. Literature Sales:. Industry Groups. Members Only. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/membersonly Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:38:11 GMT A Personal Guide to Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems - A multi-media educational CD ROM. Available now through the Resource Catalog. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/news Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:38:11 GMT If you have a question regarding the Automated Guided Vehicle Systems please submit it below. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/join Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:38:11 GMT Belows is a list of AGVS case studies. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/casestudies Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:38:11 GMT Below is a list of AGVS member companies. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/members Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Welcome to this lesson series on AGVS, a viable and exciting alternative in material handling. You will learn all about AGVS technology, its application as one of the best material handling solutions and the resulting productivity benefits. http://www.mhia.org/media/elessons/agvs1/understandingagvssect1_.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Welcome to this lesson series in AGVS, a viable and exciting alternative in material handling. You will learn all about AGVS technology, its application as one of the best material handling solutions and the resulting productivity benefits. http://www.mhia.org/media/elessons/agvs4/implementingagvs_.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Welcome to this lesson series on AGVS, a viable and exciting alternative in material handling. You will learn all about AGVS technology, its application as one of the best material handling solutions and the resulting productivity benefits. http://www.mhia.org/media/elessons/agvs3/agvs_assessing_benefits_.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Welcome to this lesson series on AGVS, a viable and exciting alternative in material handling. You will learn all about AGVS technology, its application as one of the best material handling solutions and the resulting productivity benefits. http://www.mhia.org/media/elessons/agvs2/types_of_vehicles_.htm Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:10:23 GMT A self guided vehicle (SGV) system was seamlessly integrated with existing plant equipment including conveyors and a robotic arm system in the large chemical manufacturer's plant. Used to transport aluminum pin carts containing acetate fiber rolls, this system provided a significant reduction to operating ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/casestudies/3245/sgvs-used-to-transport-raw-material-for-large-chemical-manufacturer Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:08:14 GMT A major pharmaceutical company needed a flexible solution in their production line. Learn how a self guided vehicle (SGV) system ensured efficient material transport, improved safety and reduced labor costs. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/casestudies/3244/major-pharmaceutical-company-uses-sgvs-to-transport-finished-product Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:05:14 GMT This two-minute overview features 14 fork styled wire-guided automatic guided vehicles and 24 automated press loading vehicles in use at a newsprint facility. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/casestudies/3243/newsprint-agvs-application Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:02:14 GMT When a multi-floor pharmaceutical production facility needed a solution to vehicle control issues, which required high precision deliveries and reduced labor costs, they chose one narrow aisle AGV and two outrigger fork styled AGVs. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/casestudies/3242/agvs-services-multiple-floors-to-improve-pharmaceutical-productivity Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:59:41 GMT Through the utilization of laser-guided robots to track and transport engine parts to 82 workstations, a major auto manufacturer now has an ergonomically designed engine factory that eliminates back stress and manual lifting for its assembly line workers. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/casestudies/3241/laser-guided-vehicles-automate-new-automotive-factory-for-ergonomic-result Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:57:13 GMT A major copper refinery and precious metals plant had been following the same basic processing methods since 1950. They automated their metal production process to increase throughput by providing a unique robotic laser guided transport technology and decreased their production cycle time from 45 to ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/casestudies/3240/automatic-laser-guided-vehicles-improve-process-flow-for-copper-refinery Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:55:12 GMT 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. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/casestudies/3239/laser-guided-agvs-integrated-with-as-rs-system-for-total-solution Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:52:53 GMT Features and benefits of this case study include reduced fork truck traffic increases safety making the work environment quieter and cleaner. The quick response to product handling needs safes time and there is minimal system supervision leading to optimal uptime and maintainability. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/casestudies/3238/commerical-printer-increases-safety---reduces-noise-with-self-guided-reach-truck Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:51:09 GMT A textile manufacturer in Alabama employed eight battery-powered tugger AGVs that tow trailers between drying room, cloth room and full trailer storage. Ideal for multi-shift operations, this system comes complete with an on-board microprocessor that controls the AGV and communicates with other vehicles ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/casestudies/3237/automation-made-easy---tugger-agv-systems Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:49:02 GMT With operations in 37 countries around the world, this major player in the automobile market chose 30 battery powered, inertial guided AGVs for increased productivity, safety and to reduce labor costs. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/casestudies/3236/automaker-relies-on-agvs-to-make-a-crucial-difference Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:46:59 GMT Cost, safety and flexibility were key factors in a major packaging manufacturer's decision to use a laser guided vehicle system that provided an almost immediate return on their investment. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/casestudies/3235/major-packaging-manufacturer-utilizes-roll-handling-lgv-system-to-maximize-productivity Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:44:31 GMT Learn how a manufacturer of heavy equipment increased their system speed using quad vehicles, realized significant cost savings, increased production and employed efficient integration with stationary robots. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/casestudies/3234/heavy-equipment-manufacturer-upgrades-agv-system-to-maximize-benefits-from-automation Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:42:30 GMT A major food manufacturer wanted to provide JIT delivery to its docks. After evaluation of several alternatives, they determined that a laser guided vehicle system could provide the necessary solution. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/casestudies/3233/major-food-manufacturer-utilizes-lgv-system-for-just-in-time-delivery Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:40:00 GMT See how a highly successful plastic injection molder chose the use of automatic guided vehicles to help with their manufacturing process challenges. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/casestudies/3232/plastic-injection-molder-injects-new-life-into-manufacturing-process Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:37:23 GMT AGV system increases productivity and efficiency while maintaining safety at this final assembly automotive plant. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/agvs/casestudies/3231/automaker-purchases-58-laser-guided-vehicles