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Unleash the power of lift trucks – with automation >

Most warehouse managers rely on manual movements of goods and parcels with lift trucks. Turning manual lift trucks into automated lift trucks frees up resources and improves safety.

The multi-talent in automation >

The electronics engineer A. M. Barrett Jr. invented the first automated guided vehicle in the 1950s. Today, automated guided vehicles bring value to the most shifting applications.

What is what in the driverless world? >

Rapid development in the industry makes this a hard question to answer. Join us for a ride in a world full of acronyms and expressions.

The basics of automated guided vehicles >

Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are designed to move materials in factories and goods in warehouses. They are more friendly than manually operated vehicles and more flexible than fixed automation solutions such as conveyor belts.

The smart way to smart warehousing >

Smart warehousing gives you a logistics advantage. The gap is closing, but you still have the chance to stay ahead of the competition.

Catch the future while you can >

The fourth industrial revolution is taking place in factories worldwide. Catch the future while you can by taking a deeper look at smart mobile robots.

Speeding up installation of smart mobile robots >

Cut down the installation time for smart mobile robots by 25 percent? New software for layout fine-tuning and automated verification make it possible.

Getting rid of bugs for good >

Shorter lead times and improved quality. Automated testing of software and hardware for AGVs is here to stay.

Speeding up installation by redefining the rules >

Quicker design and commissioning of AGVs will soon be a reality. New software is on the way.

Which AGV supplier is the right one for you? >

Which AGV supplier is the right one for you? Find out by reading this article and get access to the longest list of automated guided vehicle suppliers in the industry.

Material handling beyond the ordinary >

Moving heavy and bulky things in your manufacturing plant or warehouse? Improve safety and efficiency with this proven automation technology.

Lift up your business with automated lift trucks >

What if you could automate the lift trucks in your manufacturing plant or warehouse? Well, nowadays you can. Here is what you need to do.