What companies should prepare before an AGV request
AGV requests quickly become unclear if only the desire for automation is described. For a meaningful assessment, concrete information about the material flow is required.
MIMA AGV solutions are about deriving the appropriate technical class from the task. Therefore, companies should first record the process, load and environment.
At a glance
- A good AGV request starts with process data rather than a model name.
- Routes, load carriers and transfer points are central information.
- Safety areas and interaction with staff must be described early on.
- The floor, gates, ramps and load carriers also influence planning.
- MIMA AGV solutions should be evaluated based on actual material flow.
- The clearer the request, the more targeted the technical examination can be.
Why preparation saves time
AGV requests quickly become unclear if only the desire for automation is described. For a meaningful assessment, concrete information about the material flow is required.
MIMA AGV solutions are about deriving the appropriate technical class from the task. Therefore, companies should first record the process, load and environment.
Which information should not be missing
What is important are the starting and destination points, transport frequency, load carriers, load weight, lifting requirements, ground conditions, safety zones and interfaces to people or manual forklifts.
Available areas, charging points, doors, gates and bottlenecks can also be relevant for technical planning.
Practical block: From sketch to inquiry
A clean sketch of the planned process is often sufficient for the first inquiry. It should show where a load is picked up, where it is taken, and any obstacles or handoffs that occur.
On this basis, it can be checked whether a MIMA AGV solution is fundamentally suitable and which next technical questions need to be clarified.
AGV request checklist
| information | Example |
|---|---|
| route | Start, finish, intersections, bottlenecks and waiting areas. |
| load carrier | Pallet, container, special load or transport frame. |
| Timing | Frequency of trips and shift model. |
| Security | Passenger traffic, manual forklifts, gates and exclusion zones. |
Further MIMA information
If the requirements in the warehouse are described more clearly, the catalog, suitable category, configurator and service requirements can be checked more specifically.
FAQ on AGV requests for MIMA solutions
What data does an AGV request need?
What is important are travel routes, load carriers, load weight, lifting requirements, timing, safety areas, floor and transfer points.
Does a model have to be determined before the request?
No, with AGV the process should be described first. This results in the appropriate technical direction.
Are sketches or photos helpful?
Yes, sketches, layouts and photos can help to better assess routes, bottlenecks and transfer points.
What role does security play?
Safety is key because AGV must be coordinated with people, manual forklifts, gates and transfer points.
Can even a small process be automated?
Yes, if the process is stable, recurring and can be clearly described from a technical point of view.
Where can I find MIMA AGV categories?
The AGV categories are summarized in the MIMA catalog under AGV forklift bodies.