Automatic Guided

Vehicle Systems

Formerly
Bring Your Goals JBT Corporation
Within Reach The supplier with more...

Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) More standard vehicle types

Systems are one of the fastest growing More personnel dedicated to AGV system supply
equipment segments in the material More resources allocated to developing new technology
handling industry. This growth has been More vehicles designed and built each year
generated by customers of all sizes across More vehicles in operation
many industries. That's because AGV More financial resources and stability
systems deliver a quick, positive ROI due More flexibility for quick reconfiguration
to improved productivity, reduced product
damage, improved efficiency, reduced costs
and improved safety. Knowledge is our most valuable asset and it comes from the largest group of AGV experts
anywhere. Each brings a unique perspective gained from decades of experience.
Join the growing number of companies that
are installing AGV systems and bring your Because every project is unique, it is only through the
material handling goals within reach. collective experiences of our team that the soundest
approaches can be applied to your particular situation.

What does all this mean?

It means you can be more confident in JBT Corporation

and our ability to make your facility more productive and
run more efficiently

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 Building and Delivering the System Customer Support

We're With You... The second step is engineering and fabricating a

system that fully meets the project requirements.
At JBT Corporation, support does not end with
delivery and installation. Whether you need
At JBT Corporation, we integrate your AGV system occasional support or a more comprehensive
with other equipment and software. This involves customer service parts and maintenance program,
It's no accident that JBT Corporation is the most successful supplier of AGV systems. Every aspect detailed testing of the vehicles and all software. We JBT Corporation offers worldwide coverage and
of how we run a project is designed to produce long term successful operation. do this because we know that time spent testing responsive support
reduces commissioning time down the road. When
our vehicles arrive at your facility, all the preparatory But customer support does not stop there. Every
Developing the Solution work will have already been completed. day, we work to develop new and more advanced
We take the job of "listening" very seriously. After completing a thorough evaluation of the required AGV technology so that we can support you every
material movements, application and project teams thoroughly review your requirements and develop Within just a few days of arriving on site, JBT step of the way - now and in the future.
the optimum solution. On complex systems, a computer model is built to simulate actual operation. Corporation AGVs are supporting your operations.

...Every Step of the Way

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How it Works
1 JBT Corporation's AGV systems go to work 2 The AGV system host computer (SGV 3 Vehicles travel a virtual path using laser
when a command to move material is generated. Manager) receives the requests for material guidance to navigate through the facility.
This can be initiated manually by an operator movement and assigns each request to the Reflective targets give precise feedback for
using a button/touch screen or automatically vehicle that can most efficiently complete extremely accurate vehicle positioning.
by sensors and/or other computer systems the task. The SGV Manager tracks vehicle
(production, scheduling, order entry, etc.). movement and maximizes system efficiency Laser guidance offers the ultimate in flexibility,
while communicating with interface equipment making system changes quick and easy, with a
and software for an integrated solution. few simple clicks of the mouse.

Typical AGV Tasks:

• Delivery of raw material from receiving to
warehouse

• Delivery of material from warehouse to

production lines

• Movement of product throughout production

process

• Movement from the palletizer to the stretch

wrapper

• Movement from the stretch wrapper to storage/

shipping

• Movement from finished goods warehouse to

shipping

• Automatic Trailer Loading

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