The Challenge: Improve Safety Without Compromising Output
Sandvik needed to eliminate the risks and inefficiencies of manually operated trucks while maintaining its high production tempo. The system also had to support mixed pallet types, adapt to varied workflows, and operate autonomously across the entire facilitym, without adding new safety risks.
The Solution: ERP-Integrated AGVs with Smart Zone Control
MAXAGV delivered a complete material handling system based on five FX15 AGVs—each built for heavy-duty, palletized transport in industrial settings. The vehicles are managed by MAX’s control software, which ensures real-time coordination between logistics tasks and production data via Sandvik’s ERP system.
Key features include:
- Intelligent pedestrian detection via 30+ cameras using SoftVision ZoneControl
- Auto-pausing when pedestrians enter a shared zone
- Real-time load tracking and destination assignmen
- Built-in blue spot warning lights and TiM scanners for enhanced safety
- Deep system integration for seamless data exchange with production planning
The Impact: Higher Safety, Lower Downtime
The installed AGV system has resulted in:
- Improved workplace safety through reduced manual traffic
- Greater operational efficiency with 24/7 autonomous transport
- Flexible logistics that adjust to changing pallet types and workflows
- Scalable infrastructure aligned with Sandvik’s long-term automation roadmap
What began as a targeted logistics improvement has become a model of safe, intelligent transport for the wider Sandvik organization, one that’s still running strong since 2016.
The Result: A Scalable Model for Industrial Safety and Efficiency
This collaboration illustrates how purpose-built AGVs and smart safety systems can elevate factory logistics in even the most advanced manufacturing environments. For Sandvik, it marks a major step forward in aligning world-class automation with workplace safety and flexibility.
“The system has exceeded expectations in terms of performance, safety, and adaptability.”
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