Innovative wireless charging solutions for AGVs and AMRs

In an environment where efficiency and automation are crucial, Multipowr plays an important role in innovating industrial processes. Multipowr offers advanced wireless battery charging solutions, including the innovative buzzard40 and buzzard80, which in parallel application can deliver charging currents of up to 160 amps. These solutions are specifically designed for electric industrial vehicles, such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs).

At the recently held Smart Tech Korea trade show, which attracted more than 45,000 visitors and hundreds of exhibitors from 30 countries, Multipowr presented its buzzard products for the Asian market. "We demonstrated there our advanced wireless charging solutions and showed how they contribute to efficiency and productivity in smart warehouses and in automated logistics operations. The positive response from visitors confirmed the growing need for innovative charging solutions in the industry," said COO Tom Van Acker proudly.

Integration into smart warehouses

Smart warehouses use advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), AGVs and robotics to automate and optimize warehouse operations. "Multipowr's wireless charging solutions fit perfectly into these environments. With a seamless charging process that automatically activates as soon as a vehicle approaches the charging station, the buzzard40 and buzzard80 contribute to the efficiency of smart warehouses. This minimizes AGV downtime and maximizes productivity. The buzzard40 and buzzard80 can guarantee up to 30 percent more uptime for AGVs and AMRs, which is critical for continuous operations."

Flexibility and lower maintenance costs

The buzzard40 and buzzard80 wireless charging solutions are fully scalable. The system can easily adapt to a company's growing demands without major infrastructure changes. "This gives companies the flexibility to adapt their fleet to changing conditions. Fewer moving parts mean that AGVs and AMRs with the Multipowr solutions require less maintenance. This reduces operational costs and downtime. Because IoT devices also give companies greater insight into their fleet's performance and efficiency, they can proactively schedule maintenance and optimize overall productivity."

Innovation in wireless charging

The devices in the Buzzard product line deliver power capacity up to 160 amps, wirelessly. "With advanced Bluetooth Mesh technology, they offer reliable and scalable communications. Indeed, each AGV or AMR acts as a node that can receive, send and forward messages. This provides a strong network that adapts to growing fleets and enables instant wireless charging."

Cost-effective total solutions

Tom is also happy to mention that Multipowr can offer not only wireless charging solutions, but also total solutions, including batteries and battery management systems. "Companies benefit from lower operating costs, scalability, reduced maintenance costs, real-time monitoring and future-proofing. The buzzard40 and buzzard80 are the perfect complement to AGVs and AMRs. Indeed, they allow these vehicles to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively in the demanding world of warehousing and logistics."

Benefits for internal logistics

Wireless battery charging of AGVs and AMRs offers significant advantages:

• Continuity of operations.
  AGVs and AMRs can operate day and night without manual intervention. This results in continuous material handling and improved operational efficiency.
• Optimized use of resources. AGVs and AMRs automatically navigate to charging stations when their batteries reach an adjustable level. This minimizes unplanned downtime and ensures more efficient use of vehicles.
• Flexibility and scalability.
  Do needs change within a warehouse or factory? Adding or moving loading stations is very easy. So this provides great flexibility and scalability for logistics operations.
• Reduced labor costs.
  Wireless charging occurs automatically without human intervention. Labor costs are reduced because no personnel are required to manually change or charge batteries.