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Innovation Leap

in Automation

AGV transport systems ensure intelligent material flow

Mr. Lenkeit of Neuenhauser’s Transport Automation
group stated, “We are glad and proud to have such
highly motivated team who successfully taken on this
task and able to rethink, how to automate the
labor-intensive operations to move silver cans”.

Neuenhauser has developed "from a white piece of
paper" a state-of-the-art transport system within 12
months. First “software simulation” was developed to
determine best system design. Second, prototype
was developed as “proof-of-concept” to test out the
vehicle design and navigation for controlled transport.

AGV in Motion
Since its foundation in 1955, Neuenhauser, has been
continuously developing automation solutions for
textile industry such as automated yarn packages
handling in spinning mill. They developed a
specialized system for automatic unloading of full AD
yarn packages, their transportation to palletizing or
boxing and to ware house for storage or shipping.

Neuenhauser is now focused on customer’s need of Neuenhauser AGV for round can and rectangular can handling
automated handling of sliver cans to transport cotton Now, Laser and Natural navigation technology has
material. After discussion and reviews Neuenhauser been used by AVG vehicles to rout throughout the
came with innovative solution of Automatic Guided plant floor. Silver cans filled with cotton materials will
Vehicles (AVGs) to reduce manual handling, costs be picked, transported through floor, exchanged at
and improved manufacturing process. AGV spinning frame with empty silver cans by AVG, and
technology is not new, however, Neuenhauser saw then returned to be refilled.
recent advances in autonomous vehicles and
navigation systems to provide better automation The AVG vehicles are equipped with state-of-the-art
solutions. safety sensors to insure the vehicles operate safety
alongside plant personnel who are also equipped
What is an AGV? with specialized sensors on their safety vest, to be
AVG is an industrial vehicle, navigated by its detected b AVG sensors within manufacturing floor.
environment that autonomously transport materials. Thus, both AGVs and local plant personnel can work
This technology has been known since 1960s, its use safely together at same floor.
in past few years excelled by the introduction of
Industry 4.0. Neuenhauser in cooperation with Genkinger is
developing specialized AGV to handle Warp Beams
Neuenhauser is excited to have first order to transport and Cloth Rolls for weaving market. Wilhelm Langius,
silver cans automatically using AVG design concept. Business Unit Manager, Neuenhauser Automation
With motivated team of highly qualified engineers and said, “We are presenting both AVGs at Barcelona
developers, Neuenhauser’s group is well prepared to ITMA in June to audience, very excited about market
accept challenge. response”.

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