How Industry 4.0 specialist delivers solutions that drive operational efficiency
EMBRACING THE FUTURE
A collaborative robot arm from Techman / Omron
A pplied Integration ( AI ) combines rigorous development processes , systems engineering and best in class autonomous mobile robot ( AMR ) and robotics products to help local firms embrace the digital transformation step by step .
In doing so , they enable customers to achieve world class productivity levels and meet the modern-day challenges of fast-changing demands .
AI ’ s core business model is to design and commission “ safety-critical ” control software to automate processes across a broad range of industry sectors where safety , process control and accountability are paramount .
The firm is able to share its partnership with some of the best AMR , Robot and Industry 4.0 technology global giants such as AutoGuide , MiR , Universal Robots , Techman , Omron , Siemens , Allen Bradley and B & R .
The collaboration between AI and its partners streamlines the deployment of autonomous solutions in warehouse and manufacturing operations to ensure improved efficiency and safety , with a fast Return on Investment .
Many industries are facing challenges such as labour sourcing , increased operating costs , a need to improve safety and productivity , new emerging technology choices and fast-changing demands . The Covid-19 pandemic has added to these challenges , with social distancing making it difficult for two or more people to work closely .
AI ’ s solution is to combine proven rigorous systems and engineering expertise with carefully selected world-class technologies . This approach ensures AI ’ s clients receive minimal adoption disruption , increased throughput , improved safety and futureproofed systems .
Customers benefit from AI ’ s industry process knowledge , rigorous development processes , technology expertise and more than 20 years of experience in supplying and maintaining safety and mission-critical process solutions , combined with leading AMR and robot suppliers . Whether your firm is racking , stacking , picking or towing , AI says AMRs offer the potential to drive productivity gains of 30-400 per cent , streamlining workflows to reduce the cost of operation and resulting in investment payback within months . With built-in intelligence , smart supervisory traffic and integrated task execution management software , AMRs can dynamically calculate job fulfilment routes in real-time for maximum throughput , calculate alternative routes or negotiate objects
An autonomous mobile robot from MiR
and people , should they get in their way , and even multi-task .
AI ' s AMR portfolio includes MiR , Omron and AutoGuide . MiR and Omron AMRs , the company says , are perfect for tasks such as production line feed , general manufacture and assembly , inspection and laboratory assistance and are capable of transporting payloads up to 1,500kg .
“ The latest addition to our portfolio is AutoGuide , which is a game-changer , making modular high-bay , tugger , pallet stacker and heavy payload AMRs that simply make sense ,” says AI CEO Garry Lofthouse .
“ The ability to manage large mixed vehicle fleets – including MiR AMRs – with a central intelligent fleet manager ensures we can provide holistic integrated solutions that deliver optimal operational agility and performance . “ The fleet manager dynamically
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