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ST. LOUIS,
May 8,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A large vehicle manufacturing
company has improved the way large vehicles are produced by
integrating Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) into their
assembly line. This innovative approach has broken previous
production records and has increased production by 33%. The
use of heavy-duty AGV systems has allowed the company to redefine
efficiency and challenge production boundaries.
Faced with the challenge of maneuvering massive vehicle
bodies—weighing up to 10,000 pounds—from the main conveyor line to
various stations for loading and securing seats, then returning
them to the main line. The goal was to find a solution that could
streamline the process, increase output, and maintain high safety
standards without compromising the quality of work.
The solution is a custom-designed, battery-powered AGV
transporter by Align Production Systems. This heavy-duty AGV system
embodies a blend of strength, precision, and innovation. It
provides greater flexibility and mobility with a chain conveyor
system on top for moving the vehicles, allowing it to handle
loads up to 10,000 lbs and dimensions ranging from 18 to 40
feet, revolutionizing the traditional assembly line.
"Our AGV solutions are not just about moving things," explains
Blake Ringger, a Mechanical Design
Engineer from Align Production Systems. "We designed various static
chain conveyors for splicing into their existing production line
and giving us the communication with the AGV."
However, the journey to integrating automation was not without
its hurdles. Adapting the AGV systems to accommodate a wide range
of vehicle configurations and ensuring their operation in
constrained spaces meant building the AGV to rotate 180 degrees
even in the most limited spaces. LIDAR technology was
used to enable precise navigation, ensuring AGVs could move safely
in manufacturing sites around workers and equipment.
By embracing automation through assembly line AGVs, the company
not only overcame logistical inefficiencies but also redefined
what's possible in the realm of large vehicle manufacturing. As we
move forward, the integration of AGVs into manufacturing processes
promises a future where operational efficiency, flexibility, and
safety are not just goals but realities.
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For more information, contact: sales@alignprod.com or visit
www.alignprod.com/agv.
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