Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are revolutionizing the logistics industry

Kendrion is driving the transformation with customized braking solutions

The logistics industry is on the brink of transformation: the use of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) is growing rapidly and is increasingly replacing traditional industrial trucks. AGVs offer numerous benefits, including enhanced efficiency, reduced operational costs, and a way to address labor shortages. Kendrion, a company with decades of engineering expertise in the field of brakes for industrial trucks, is actively supporting this change and assisting manufacturers in transitioning to AGVs with two specially developed, tailored product lines.

Industry 4.0: The Future of Logistics

Thanks to Industry 4.0 and the increasing automation of supply chains, more companies are turning to AGVs to optimize their logistics processes. Due to their flexibility and scalability, these driverless transport systems provide an ideal solution for the automation of warehouse and production processes. AGVs can not only operate around the clock but can also function with precision and safety - even in challenging environments.

However, the high demand is presenting manufacturers with new challenges. In addition to integrating modern navigation and control technologies, AGVs require specialized components that meet the specific requirements of their respective applications. This is where Kendrion comes into play. With decades of experience developing braking solutions for industrial trucks, the company offers innovative products perfectly tailored to the needs of modern AGVs.

Customized Brake Solutions for a Wide Range of Requirements

Kendrion’s INTORQ BFK series and Servo Slim Line have been specifically developed for use in AGVs and offer extensive customization options. Their compact design allows the brakes to be easily integrated into various types of AGVs without consuming valuable installation space. Particularly noteworthy is the high flexibility of the brakes, which can be adapted to specific environmental conditions such as extreme cold, heat, or high dust levels.

For example, Kendrion offers braking solutions ideal for use in cold storage, the medical sector, or agriculture. This flexibility enables industrial truck manufacturers to develop AGVs for a wide range of applications, thereby maximizing the potential of automation and Industry 4.0.

A Strong Partner in the Transformation of Logistics

“We see ourselves as a partner to industrial truck manufacturers and actively support them in their transition toward automated logistics solutions,” explains Marco Vollrath, Sales Manager at Kendrion INTORQ. “Our braking solutions not only offer maximum reliability and performance but are also optimized for the specific requirements of AGVs. In this way, we help our customers make their production processes future-proof and efficient.”

With customizable braking solutions, electromagnetic solutions for holding, gripping and locking and control systems such as drive and safety I/Os, Kendrion offers a broad portfolio of components and technologies. With Kendrion, AGV manufacturers have a future-oriented partner at their side in the field of actuators that is up to the challenges of modern logistics. The transition from classic industrial trucks to AGVs is not only a logical development, but also a valuable opportunity to sustainably solve the shortage of skilled workers in the logistics industry.