Concept planning for the use of an AGV in the assembly area at Clarios GmbH & Co.KG

Overview

Overview Location: Zwickau, Saxony, Germany
Project duration: 4 months
Production/logistics area: approx. 10.000 sqm
Investment sum: over €3 million

HÖRMANN Rawema Engineering & Consulting GmbH successfully implemented the concept planning for the use of an automated guided vehicle system (AGV) in the assembly area for Clarios GmbH & Co.KG. The project aimed to automate internal logistics, stabilize material flows and sustainably increase efficiency.

Project content

Data collection and framework analysis

Collection of the relevant basics and detailed analysis of the logistics flows. Clean data as a basis for further design and evaluation.

Material flow visualization with visTABLE

Visualization of material flow relationships using visTABLE in 2D/3D. Transparent representation of path relationships, transfer points and buffer areas.

Implementation variants

Development of several implementation variants for AGV use. Evaluation according to performance, integration effort, scalability and operational reliability.

Dimensioning the AGV

Determination of the number, areas of application and utilization of the automated guided vehicle system (AGV). Derivation of the required vehicle configurations and routes for stable operation.

Supplier coordination

Coordination with potential suppliers on technical solutions, interfaces and service concepts. Targeted preparation for bid and selection processes.

Rough cost estimate for systems and logistics

Rough cost estimate for AGVs, infrastructure and logistics processes. Link to milestones for reliable decision-making and scheduling.

Advantages of our solution

• Increased efficiency: Automated material flows reduce travel times and stabilize throughput in assembly.
• Transparency: visTABLE visualizations provide clarity about routes, transfers and buffer concepts.
• Planning reliability: Variant comparison and AGV dimensioning minimize technical and operational risks.
• Scalability: Modular system structure enables gradual expansion and adaptation to production volumes.
• Investment clarity: Rough cost estimate tailored to an investment framework of over €3 million supports well-founded decisions.
   

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