5 Reasons to Choose ANT Feature Matching Navigation
Why choose feature matching Autonomous Navigation Technology (ANT) for your next autonomous vehicle? Here are five key reasons why partnering with BlueBotics could be the right choice.
BlueBotics is Acquired by ZAPI GROUP
BlueBotics, the global reference in natural navigation for automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots, and ZAPI GROUP, a global leader in electrification and manufacturer of electronic speed controllers, electric motors, battery chargers, and associated products for electric and hybrid vehicles, today announced that ZAPI GROUP has acquired BlueBotics, including the shares held by investor Forestay Capital. The transaction closed on December 21, 2021.
5 Things to Consider Before Creating an Automated Vehicle System
Are you considering offering your customers an automated vehicle system? If you currently manufacture industrial vehicles, such as forklifts or tow tractors, vehicle automation could open a new revenue stream. But it’s a big project, and getting it wrong could prove to be an expensive exercise. With this in mind, below are five things to consider before adding an automated vehicle to your portfolio.
BlueBotics and Dürr Systems Sign Agreement to Drive Future of Paint Shop AGVs
BlueBotics SA has signed an agreement with Dürr Systems AG, one of the world’s leading automation and digitalization specialists in vehicle manufacturing, to create innovative autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) that will revolutionize paint shop efficiency, safety and flexibility.
BlueBotics CEO Receives 2021 Industrie 4.0 Award
BlueBotics CEO Nicola Tomatis was honored in the fourth annual Prix Industrie 4.0 award as one of the “Shapers” of Swiss industry.
Introducing ANT driven Dolphin AGVs by DTA
DTA, a leading provider of intelligent solutions for factory and warehouse transportation, has announced the release of its new Dolphin AGVs, driven by ANT navigation.
How Viessmann’s Forklift Tracking System Reduced Vehicle use by 20%
Every day, the team at Viessmann Group’s sheet metal production site in Germany moves 1,000 pallets of semi-finished products through the 20,000 square meter facility. This job is now made easier by a new SEP Logistik/BlueBotics forklift tracking system. This guides drivers to exactly the right pallet, at exactly the right time, and has reduced the number of forklifts needed per shift by 20%.
17 Questions to ask any AGV Navigation Supplier
If you are developing or upgrading an automated guided vehicle (AGV) or mobile robot, your company’s choice of autonomous navigation technology will be crucial. Here are 17 questions to ask any navigation supplier to ensure you make the right choice for your business. Download the checklist (PDF).
Natural Navigation Explained: Scan Matching vs Feature Matching
Vehicle automation projects succeed or fail on the strength of their navigation technology. That’s why robust and flexible natural navigation technologies are a popular choice for companies automating industrial vehicles.
VDA 5050 Explained – An Overview of the Evolving AGV Communication Standard
If you are in Europe and work with, or plan to invest, in automated guided vehicles (AGVs), you might have heard of VDA 5050. Especially if you are involved in the automotive sector. So, what is this standard? And how might it affect future AGV fleet operations? Below is our quick starter guide. If you have more detailed questions, please get in touch.