Mini-AGVs make a big impression with our technology

Automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems in miniature – BeeWaTec GmbH is treading new paths with this novel idea. The drive unit is based on WITTENSTEIN's traction drive system (iTAS®).

 

AGVs get things moving in intralogistics

AGV systems are used by companies to move goods and materials from A to B. They appear to be able to find their own way: they avoid obstacles and can move forwards, backwards and even sideways. The total weight of each vehicle is between around 300 kilograms and 25 tons. These innovative AGVs are moved by electric drives.

ITAS® – INSTALL, SWITCH ON AND DRIVE

ITAS® – INSTALL, SWITCH ON AND DRIVE

The WITTENSTEIN traction drive system (iTAS®) gives manufacturers of AGVs assembly-friendly access to the complete drive unit. Each traction drive system comprises a compact, powerful servo actuator belonging to the TPM+ product family as well as an intelligent simco® drive.

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BEEWATEC – SPECIFIC EXPERTISE IN COMPACT AGVS

BEEWATEC – SPECIFIC EXPERTISE IN COMPACT AGVS

BeeWaTec GmbH, based in south-west Germany, has been very successful in the AGV sector for a number of years as a supplier of autonomous forklift trucks, haulers and transport vehicles.

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HIGH EFFICIENT SOLUTION, HIGH-END TECHNOLOGY

HIGH EFFICIENT SOLUTION, HIGH-END TECHNOLOGY

The servo actuators of our iTAS® unite a motor and a helical-toothed, low-backlash planetary gearbox in a coupling-free drive unit distinguished by high dynamics, high torque and enormous tilting and torsional rigidity. The servo drives impress with high-resolution current control and high torque precision. The motor/gearbox units are directly connected to the VULKOLLAN® wheels to make sure no valuable space is wasted in the warehouse.

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OUR MOTOR/CONTROLLER UNIT GUARANTEES SAFE MATERIAL TRANSPORT

OUR MOTOR/CONTROLLER UNIT GUARANTEES SAFE MATERIAL TRANSPORT

The BEE-Mini AGV is a brand new vehicle for transporting stacked containers. BeeWaTec is the first company to have developed this kind of transport concept for an overall weight of 150 kg. The AGV is used in shop-floor supply logistics. Up to five containers with a maximum of 30 kg each are stacked on a base frame with casters. The vehicle picks up the stacked unit in one go.

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Impressions from the production

Here you can find some film scenes of the FTS in the production with the drive unit which is based on iTAS®.