Holland, MI -- (SBWIRE) --05/20/2011 -- Miller Brewing adopt automatic transport of beer pallets. Miller Brewing is the oldest major brewery in the United States, employing 6,500 people world-wide in more than 40 countries and have over 100 branded products.
In 2004, the Miller Brewing company commissioned Egemin Automation to build a 35-vehicle AGV system that autonomously manages and controls the expedition zone. Each AGV (automated guide vehicle) was equipped with a dual fork unit capable of lifting and transporting two pallets of packed beers simultaneously with total weight carrying capacity of 2.5 tons per transport.
A recent issue Warehouse and Logistics News recently reported when it comes to safe, precise and automatic transporting of heavy pallet loads of beer and beverages, specialist control and automation company Keymas in association with Egemin AGV systems have provided many logistical solutions to some of the major brewing companies world-wide.
Each vehicle was equipped with an on-board computer responsible for the control and navigation of the vehicle, based on inputs from the on-board encoders and the laser scanner mounted on top of the vehicle frame that is constantly rotating. A central server computer carries out the data exchange with the vehicles and coordinates the transport orders. The system data is displayed in real-time with the in-house software system of the brewery and as a result, all stock and delivery information is readily available to the system operators at the click of a button.
The system is now fully automatic and provides continuous 24/7 operation moving goods entirely on an independent basis and ensures greater handling efficiencies, and considerable reduction in product damages and labor costs.
Egemin Automation Inc. (http://www.egeminusa.com) is the leading manufacturer of AGVs and Warehouse Management Systems since 1976. Egemin is a worldwide organization operating on six continents. Egemin’s Center for AGV Excellence is located in Holland, Michigan, where it employs all disciplines as the AGV industry leader. All AGV technologies including design, software, and support, are developed and owned by Egemin. Over 5,000 AGVs have been manufactured and installed; many are being used by Fortune 500 companies.
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