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Just like you, they began with the question: "What's the return?" Discover how AGV automation worked in their specific situation.
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Production
Autonomous transport between the production and shipping departments, with manual coupling and decoupling at fixed positions. Two gates along the route open and close automatically. After each shift the AGV returns to its charging station, operating safely in a mixed environment alongside personnel and other vehicles.
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Industrial Gases
Pilot project deploying AGVs for the safe transport of pallets of gas cylinders, primarily outdoors and in all weather conditions. Following a successful proof of concept, the AGVs were permanently integrated into operations. No major infrastructure changes were required; the solution was refined through close collaboration based on pilot feedback.
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Steel Production
Titan Heavy AGV automates the transport of steel products within a complex production environment. Moves safely alongside personnel and other transport systems, adapting routes flexibly to the production schedule.
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Manufacturing
Taurus AGV automates internal logistics in the blow moulding department across multiple machines and collection points. Efficient and safe, while the production process remains fully uninterrupted.
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R&D / Research
Taurus AGV with EasyPilot software performs autonomous transports in an industrial research environment. Seamless transition between indoor (reflector-based) and outdoor (GPS) navigation, with obstacle detection and precise path tracking.
The calculator combines four steps based on your inputs. Below you'll find the exact assumptions — so you know precisely what you're looking at.
This is an indicative model. Infrastructure costs (floor marking, Wi-Fi upgrade), complex ERP/WMS integrations and staff training are not included. Sectors with higher labour costs or multiple shifts typically perform more favourably in the analysis. Request a free engineer validation for a precise report tailored to your floorplan.
Everything you need to know about the calculator and AGV automation.
The calculator is based on 10+ recent Movanis implementations. The assumptions (labour costs, depreciation, taxation) are fully documented and transparent. For an accurate result we offer a free validation by one of our engineers.
The calculator provides an indicative insight based on your operational data. Operations running multiple shifts with higher labour costs (pharma, cleanroom, chemical) typically show a more favourable potential. For a reliable analysis tailored to your site, we recommend requesting a free engineer validation.
The calculator is intentionally conservative. Not included: infrastructure changes (floor levelling, Wi-Fi upgrade, charge point installation), complex WMS/ERP integration, staff training and any building alterations. These costs vary significantly by site and are best estimated following an on-site visit from an engineer.
Payback period = the number of years until the investment is fully recovered. ROI % = the annual return on the investment. Example: investment €250k, annual savings €190k → payback approx. 1.3 years, year-1 ROI approx. 76%. The calculator shows the indicative payback period; the ROI percentage follows automatically.
Yes. With an AGV Custom retrofit we automate existing STILL forklifts. Because the mechanical chassis is reused, the initial investment drops significantly. The payback period improves considerably compared to the standard indication in the calculator.
LTO batteries charge in 12 minutes via opportunity charging, eliminating the need for battery changes. This contributes to a high operational uptime of approximately 90%. The long-term advantage depends on the specific deployment and environment — an engineer can calculate this concretely for your situation.
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