Automated Guided Vehicles

Standard concepts of the individual kind: Learn more about how we increase efficiency in manual or semi-automated processes with our broad AGV portfolio for small and heavy load carriers.

Automated Guided Vehicles

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Automated Guided Vehicles in Intralogistics

Automated guided vehicles (AGV) optimize and automate the material flow within a company.
SSI SCHAEFER is a competent partner to help you select, implement and plan AGV solutions.

Why should SSI SCHAEFER be your partner?

As one of the world’s leading experts in the area of warehouse automation, we offer a large fleet of AGVs for a variety of applications within the supply chain.

Our AGV specialists plan comprehensive AGV concepts for a holistic optimization of material flows between various areas. We do not think in terms of individual vehicles, but integrated solutions.

We integrate the AGV solutions perfectly into your existing warehouse environment and infrastructure. Our scalable AGVs can adapt flexibly to changing market conditions. For example, the number of vehicles can be increased according to performance requirements. The AGVs network different warehouse and work areas, even over long distances – naturally without barriers and in compliance with safety requirements. In comparison to conventional conveying systems, AGV solutions are more flexible in terms of space and room utilization.

AGV's of SSI SCHAEFER

The navigation of the automated guided vehicles is optical and based on magnets, triangulation and SLAM, guaranteeing you 100% reliability and personal safety by using state-of-the-art technologies. The fleet controller or manager handles the control and optimization of all transport orders. He can receive the orders from any warehouse management system or ERP system. With our software solutions, you remain in control over your logistics. In addition, the integration of Industry 4.0 functionalities offers the possibility of controlling processes centrally and thus in a coordinated manner.

The portfolio of AGV solutions from SSI SCHAEFER includes a wide range of innovative solutions for small load carriers (SSI Compact Load AGVs) and large load carriers (SSI Heavy Load AGVs) and guarantees reliable material flows around the clock.
The range of applications for AGVs extends from production and assembly to goods and warehouse logistics and is possible with mixed traffic consisting of automated vehicles and people across various branches. The seamless integration of holistic AGV solutions into the corporate, production and merchandise management control system allows, for example, many production and warehouse processes to be synchronized more closely and reliably. A large number of sources and kinds of lowering can be combined. Users benefit from short payback periods.

A partnership with the Austrian AGV specialist DS AUTOMOTION has
allowed SSI SCHAEFER to extend its AGV portfolio. For more than 30 years, DS AUTOMOTION has specialized in the development and production of highly dynamic AGVs and has become one of the world’s leading manufacturers in this industry sector.

The cooperation has impacted solution expertise in the area of customer-specific device configurations. This allows for customized AGV solutions for various industries.

  • Retail & Wholesale

  • Food Retail

  • Fashion

  • Industry

  • Food & Beverage


  • Flexible and scalable automation of internal material flows

  • Higher Efficiency and More Flexibility

  • Sustainable reduction of cycle times

  • Low investment and operating costs

  • Limited infrastructural changes required and thus short implementation times

  • Reduction of follow-up costs (minimization of transport damages and erroneous deliveries)

  • Easy adjustment to dynamic logistics market requirements

  • Individual composition of the in-house AGV fleet

  • Highest flexibility for internal warehouse picking due to sequenced delivery

  • Careful and safe transportation of various goods and load carriers

  • Easy integration and low (IT) infrastructure requirements

  • Efficient integration into existing hardware and software thanks to standardized system interface

  • Improvement in ergonomics and optimal material flows

  • Increased operational safety and improved work conditions

  • Can be used even in harsh environments (freezer storage or danger areas)

  • Innovative energy concept (automatic and fast loading operations)

  • Highest flexibility regarding system modifications and expansions

  • Customized service and maintenance offers

  • Networking of different warehouse and work areas over long distances

  • Mixed traffic with AGVs and people in production and logistics possible

  • Avoiding obstacles (alternative routes) possible

  • Transport route optimization and controlling by integrated fleet controller

  • Flexible use of room and space

Automated guided WEASEL®

AGVs for Small Load Carriers

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AGVs for Large Load Carriers

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AGV Solutions

The portfolio of AGV solutions from SSI SCHAEFER includes a wide range of innovative solutions for small load carriers and large load carriers and guarantees reliable material flows around the clock.
The range of applications for AGVs extends from production and assembly to goods and warehouse logistics and is possible with mixed traffic consisting of automated vehicles and people across various branches.

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Complete automation of injection moduling Environment

AGV Solutions

Autonomously operating transport systems make material flows more efficient and powerful. This makes AGVs an important part of the value chain e.g. for injection moulding environment.

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