What is an AGV in Manufacturing?
AGVs in the manufacturing industry are used to handle components, raw material or partly finished products and waste material in factories in general as well as along assembly lines.
Assembly Line AGVs in Manufacturing
AGVs integrated into assembly lines take on several vital tasks:
- Supplying materials to workstations just when they are needed, supporting lean manufacturing practices
- Transporting finished goods from assembly areas to storage or shipping docks
- Removing waste or scrap from production lines to disposal or recycling stations
- Interfacing with robotic systems, conveyors, and other automation equipment for seamless operation
By automating these tasks, AGVs not only free up personnel for higher-value work but also reduce the risk of manual handling injuries and production errors.
Benefits of AGVs in Manufacturing
- ✅ Increased efficiency through automated, predictable material flows
- ✅ Improved safety by minimizing forklift traffic and human error
- ✅ Scalability for changing production demands and factory layouts
- ✅ Cost savings from reduced labour, downtime, and damage
- ✅ Better data and traceability when connected to MES, WMS or ERP systems
Whether used in automotive, electronics, food processing, or heavy industry, AGVs are becoming an essential part of smart factory operations. With the ability to work 24/7 and adapt to your production needs, they help manufacturers stay competitive and future-ready.
As an integrated part of an assembly line, assembly line AGVs improve both the efficiency of assembly processes and ergonomics.