Smart Intralogistics Solution for Automotive Parts – Another Successful Project Delivered!

In the rapidly evolving automotive industry, the deep integration of intelligent automation and new energy technologies is driving a comprehensive upgrade of production models and supply chain systems. The acceleration of production cycles, growing demand for customization, and diversification of collaboration models have created an urgent need for efficient, flexible, and intelligent intralogistics solutions.

 

As a one-stop intelligent logistics solution provider, Beacon Robot has partnered with a renowned German automotive parts manufacturer to successfully implement a fully automated and digitalized intralogistics system for their production lines.

 

 

Customer Challenges

 

1.Low Handling Efficiency

    • Manual-Driven Operations: Heavy reliance on manual handling resulted in low efficiency and slow speed, making it difficult to meet the high-paced demands of modern production.

    • Limited Equipment Automation: Traditional handling equipment lacked automation, failing to ensure efficient and precise material transfer.

2.Lack of Visibility

    • Delayed Logistics Information: The absence of a real-time monitoring system made it difficult to track material locations and status, affecting production scheduling.

    • Data Silos: The logistics system was not fully integrated with production and warehousing systems, leading to poor data sharing and low coordination efficiency.

3.High Operational Costs

    • Rising Labor Costs: Heavy reliance on manual handling increased operational costs as labor expenses continued to rise.

    • High Maintenance Costs: Aging equipment frequently malfunctioned, leading to high maintenance costs and reduced overall efficiency.

4.Insufficient Supply Chain Coordination

    • Poor External Collaboration: Intralogistics operations lacked seamless coordination with upstream and downstream supply chain partners, impacting overall efficiency.

    • Slow Response Times: Delays in supply chain information transmission resulted in slow response times for intralogistics operations.

 

     

 

Implementation Goals

 

     • Automate material transfers from the raw material warehouse to the production line racks and from finished product lines to storage areas.

     • Enable intelligent logistics for four production lines.

     • Improve production efficiency, reduce operational costs, and lower worker fatigue.

 

Solution Overview

 

Hardware:

    • 500kg Latent Lifting & Rotating AMRs

    • Charging stations

    • PDA handheld terminals

    • Teaching operation tablets

Software:

   • RMS (Robot Fleet Management System)

   • WCS (Warehouse Control System Middleware)

Workflow:

  1. MES system issues material replenishment tasks.

  2. The dispatching system receives the task, and the corresponding rack indicator lights up.

  3. Operators pick and place materials in the designated illuminated positions.

  4. PDA binds the AMR, material, and storage location for tracking.

  5. The dispatching system sends a pickup command to the AMR.

  6. The AMR autonomously completes the material replenishment process.

 

     

 

Customer Benefits

 

    • Safe Operations: AMRs are equipped with a 360° safety protection system (LiDAR sensors, mechanical collision avoidance, emergency stop buttons, and voice alerts), ensuring zero accidents for personnel, vehicles, and materials.

    • Efficiency Gains: 20% reduction in logistics turnover time. Supply response time improved to minutes-level. Supports 24/7 continuous operations.

    • Enhanced Management: Seamless integration with upper-level systems for real-time data monitoring. Track AMR operation status, task progress, and energy consumption data. Provides data-driven insights for lean production optimization.

 

Beacon Robot remains committed to technological advancement, addressing real-world challenges with safe and reliable robotic solutions. Through flexible and intelligent automation, we continue to support enterprises in achieving intralogistics automation and digital transformation.