Planning and realization of Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS), from simple to complex installations.
AST Automatisierungs-System-Technik GmbH
KarlsruheNew on Amplifa
About us
AST Automatisierungs-System-Technik GmbH was founded in 1997 in Karlsruhe and specializes in the planning and realization of Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS), from simple to complex installations. The basis is a modular system for vehicle control and higher-level master control, which accompanies the entire life cycle of AGVS installations. The company sources vehicle chassis (forklifts, tractors, etc.) from well-known mechanical engineering firms and equips them according to customer requirements for automatic operation and guidance – optical, inductive or with a navigation laser scanner, in some cases with series vehicles in multi-shift operation. The master control system handles traffic control, visualizes and logs the system status, and can be connected to fire protection doors, high-speed doors, elevator controls, and warehouse management and transport order systems. Remote diagnostics support service and maintenance. Reference customers include Porsche AG, Daimler Truck AG, Neff BSHG GmbH, Aluminium Rheinfelden Semis GmbH and RIMUSS & Strada Wein AG, primarily from the automotive industry, intralogistics and food processing.
- Site
- Karlsruhe
- Processes
- Planning and realization of Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS), Vehicle control and higher-level master control (modular system), Visualization, logging and remote diagnostics of AGVS installations, Towing vehicle ZCS 1600 with optical guidance (1600 kg towing capacity), Automated forklift GCS 1002 with laser navigation (1000 kg payload), Assembly vehicle TC V7 with optical guidance for axle assembly (1200 kg payload), Modular system for vehicle control and higher-level master control, Visualization and logging of the system status
- Materials
- Optical guidance, Inductive guidance, Navigation laser scanner / laser navigation, Transponder positioning
- Founded
- 1997
- Industries
- Automotive industry, Intralogistics, Food processing, Metal/aluminum processing, Automation technology
- 01
Planning of the AGVS system
- 02
Procurement of vehicle chassis from mechanical engineering firms
- 03
- 04
Integration of vehicle control and higher-level master control
- 05
Connection to doors, elevators and warehouse systems
- 06
Visualization, logging, remote diagnostics, service and maintenance
Vehicle systems and navigation methods
Optical guidance
Guidance method of the AGVS vehicles, e.g. for towing and assembly vehicles in line cycle operation.
Inductive guidance
Guidance method for vehicles on defined routes, e.g. for forklift trucks with partial automation.
Navigation laser scanner / laser navigation
Reflector-laser navigation for free vehicle navigation, e.g. for the automated forklift GCS 1002.
Transponder positioning
Positioning system for determining vehicle positions, combined with WLAN or data radio communication.
Locations
Karlsruhe
DEHeadquarters
- ZCS 1600 towing vehicle (towing capacity 1600 kg, optical guidance)
- GCS 1002 automated forklift (payload 1000 kg, laser navigation)
- TC V7 assembly vehicle (payload 1200 kg, optical guidance)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning and realization of Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vehicle control and higher-level master control (modular system)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Visualization, logging and remote diagnostics of AGVS installationsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Towing vehicle ZCS 1600 with optical guidance (1600 kg towing capacity)Assembly | – | – | 1600 kg | – | – |
| Automated forklift GCS 1002 with laser navigation (1000 kg payload)Assembly | – | – | 1000 kg | – | – |
| Assembly vehicle TC V7 with optical guidance for axle assembly (1200 kg payload)Assembly | – | – | 1200 kg | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towing vehicle (AGVS) | AST / Stöcklin AG (base vehicle) ZCS 1600 | – | – | – | Karlsruhe |
| Automated forklift (AGVS) | AST / Stöcklin AG (base vehicle EDD1001) GCS 1002 | – | – | – | Karlsruhe |
| Assembly vehicle (AGVS) | AST / dpm (base vehicle) TC V7 | – | – | – | Karlsruhe |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1997
Foundation of AST GmbH in Karlsruhe with the product range of planning and realization of Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGVS).