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Dr Günter Ullrich as a guest on the 1st podcast “Robots in Logostics

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Episode 1 of "Robots in Logistics

Victor Splittgerber, host of “Robots in Logistics” and CEO of WAKU Robotics, and Dr Günter Ullrich look back at the historical development of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in the first podcast of “Robots in Logistics” and discuss why this process has taken so long.

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Guide Autonomy V 1.1 in English

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English version of

AGV Guide Autonomy of Mobile Robots

Newly published and now available for download:

AGV Guide Autonomy of Mobile Robots

Terms, explanations, delimitations and presentation of an “Autonomy Index” for AGV / AMR

 

Authors:

Thomas Albrecht (Fraunhofer IML), Jochen Luz (MLR System), Waldemar Osterhoff (Forum-FTS), Dr. Kai Pfeiffer (Fraunhofer IPA), Karl Rapp (DS Automotion) und Dr. Günter Ullrich (Forum-FTS)

 

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AGV specialist forums at LogiMAT 22 as a stream

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AGV trade forums at LogiMAT 2022 as a stream for rewatching

from 23.06. / 30.06. 2022 in the LogiMAT.digital media library
You missed a presentation at LogiMAT 2022 or couldn’t be there? No problem. Because LogiMAT 2022 continues on the digital platform LogiMAT.digital.
  • 01.06.2022 | "How autonomous functions score in AGV/AMR"
RECORDING: 01.06.2022 15:00, BROADCAST: 23.06.2022, 16:00 – 17:00, then available on LogiMAT.digital-Mediathek
Forum-FTS Fachforum LogiMAT 2022
  • 02.06.2022 | "Innovations in AGV/AMR and the impact on safe operation"
RECORDING: 02.06.2022 10:00 a.m., BROADCAST: 30.06.2022, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., then available on LogiMAT.digital-Mediathek
You can find even more exciting AGV expert talks involving Forum AGV in the LogiMAT.digital media library:
  • 27.01.2022 | Expert talk: The new VDI guide "Autonomy in mobile robots" - How to make autonomy scalable.
  • 12.10.2021 | Expert talk | "AGV - Challenges of outdoor use" | Moderator: Jan Kaulfuhs-Berger, with Günter Ullrich, Thomas Albrecht and Daniel Salas, Sick AG | Organiser: HUSS MEDIEN GmbH
  • 23.09.2021 | Expertentalk23.09.2021 | Expert Talk | ►KI in AMR: Challenges - Fields of Application - Limits ◄ | Moderator: Jan Kaulfuhs-Berger, with Günter Ullrich and Thomas Albrecht | Organiser: HUSS-MEDIEN GmbH, Berlin | ►KI im AMR: Herausforderungen - Einsatzfelder - Grenzen ◄ | Moderator: Jan Kaulfuhs-Berger, mit Günter Ullrich und Thomas Albrecht | Veranstalter: HUSS-MEDIEN GmbH, Berlin
  • 23.06.2021 | ► "3D-Sensorik beim FTS und AMR - Ein Quantensprung" ◄ | Jan Kaulfuhs-Berger in conversation with Dipl-Ing. Thomas Albrecht, Fraunhofer-IML, Michael Dold, SICK AG and Dr.-Ing. Günter Ullrich, Forum-FTS GmbH | Organiser: HUSS-MEDIEN GmbH
  • 22.06.2021 | ► Facets of modern AGV planning ◄ | New publication at LogiMAT: the VDI guide to AGV planning | Moderator: Günter Ullrich in expert discussion with David Korte and Eugen Vogt | Organiser: Forum-FTS GmbH
  • 17.05.2021 | Expert talk | ►"Automation of the future"◄ | Moderator: Jan Kaulfuhs-Berger, with Günter Ullrich, Karl Rapp and Frederik Brantner | Organiser: HUSS-MEDIEN GmbH
If you do not yet have an account, you can register free of charge on the LogiMAT.digital website. You will find all contributions in the media library under the search term “Forum-FTS”.
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FTS Symposium 2022

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23. September 2020

FTS-Fachtagung

This year’s AGV conference will take place on Wednesday, 21 September in Dortmund. The lecture programme, which this year has the motto “Proven technology and innovative technologies: Ready for future challenges with AGVs and AMR”, offers informative insights into AGV practice in six lectures. Anwender und Betreiber berichten über ihre Erfahrungen mit Fahrerlosen Transportsystemen und gehen dabei auch auf technische Details der realisierten Lösungen ein.  
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At the beginning of the conference, Institute Director Professor Michael ten Hompel will give a keynote speech about his ideas on innovative solutions in intralogistics, focusing in particular on the role of AI and open source software for intralogistics. The afternoon will begin with a panel discussion moderated by Günter Ullrich on the topic of “Autonomous vehicles in intralogistics: are there meaningful use cases?”, where users and FTF manufacturers will exchange their different views.
All important information summarised for you on the flyer of the FTS symposium:

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LogiMAT.digital

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AGV Expert Talk at LogiMAT.digital 2021/22

A variety of exciting lecture series and webinars will take place at LogiMAT.digital. Forum-FTS will also be there on various topics with expert contributions and as an organizer.
  • 02/16/2022 | "FTS Corporate Strategy - What is one and who needs such a thing?"
Participant:
  • Dr. Günter Ullrich, Leiter VDI Fachausschuss FTS und Leiter Forum-FTS
  • Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Albrecht, Leiter FTS im Fraunhofer IML, Dortmund
  • Dipl.-Ing. Karl Rapp, Bereichsleiter VPM, DS Automotion GmbH, A-Linz
Forum-AGV Expert Forum at LogiMAT.digital recorded in the HUSS House, Munich RECORDING: 24.01.2022 14:00, BROADCAST: 16.02.2022, 11:00 – 12:00, then available on LogiMAT.digital-Mediathek
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Brief description: As soon as a manufacturing company has several plants, automation projects with AGVs/AMRs often arise independently of each other at different locations. Then it is important to implement successful AGV projects step by step with the help of a common AGV strategy with as little loss as possible. The expert talk will clarify what is behind a successful AGV strategy and for which companies it makes sense.  
  • 27.01.2022 | Expert talk: The new VDI guide "Autonomy in mobile robots" - How to make autonomy scalable.
Participants:
  • Dr. Günter Ullrich, Leiter VDI Fachausschuss FTS und Leiter Forum-FTS (Moderation)
  • Dipl.-Ing. Karl Rapp, Bereichsleiter VPM, DS Automotion GmbH, A-Linz
  • Dipl.-Ing. Frank Bauder, Safety Expert im Forum-FTS und AK-Leiter “FTS-Sicherheit” im VDI Fachausschuss FTS
  • Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Albrecht, Leiter FTS im Fraunhofer IML, Dortmund
Forum-AGV expert forum at LogiMAT.digital recorded in the HUSS-Haus, Munich RECORDED: 24.01.2022 10:00 a.m., BROADCAST: 27.01.2022, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m, then available on LogiMAT.digital-Mediathek
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Short description: A guideline on the topic of autonomy in mobile robots was recently published in the VDI. This creates a comprehensible basis for the buzzword autonomy in the world of AGV/AMR, on the basis of which vehicles can be evaluated with regard to autonomy. In addition, it will be shown that it is important to match the degree of autonomy of a solution with the requirements of the use case. In the panel discussion, the basic ideas of the guide will be explained; there will also be a critical examination of the autonomy functions. Security aspects play an important role in this.  
  • 24.11.2021 | Expert talk - moderated by Günter Ullrich with Frank Bauder | ►"AGV and AMR safety - what do you need to think about?"◄ | Forum-FTS Fachforum:
You can see the live recording from Stuttgart on 16 November 2021 here:
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  • 22.06.2021 | ► Facets of modern AGV planning ◄ | New publication at LogiMAT: the VDI guide to AGV planning | Moderator: Günter Ullrich in expert discussion with David Korte and Eugen Vogt | Organiser: Forum-FTS GmbH
Here you can see the live recording from Stuttgart from 22 June 2021:
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You can find even more exciting AGV expert talks involving Forum AGV in the LogiMAT.digital media library:
  • 12.10.2021 | Expert talk | "AGV - Challenges of outdoor use" | Moderator: Jan Kaulfuhs-Berger, with Günter Ullrich, Thomas Albrecht and Daniel Salas, Sick AG | Organiser: HUSS MEDIEN GmbH
  • 23.09.2021 | Expertentalk23.09.2021 | Expert Talk | ►KI in AMR: Challenges - Fields of Application - Limits ◄ | Moderator: Jan Kaulfuhs-Berger, with Günter Ullrich and Thomas Albrecht | Organiser: HUSS-MEDIEN GmbH, Berlin | ►KI im AMR: Herausforderungen - Einsatzfelder - Grenzen ◄ | Moderator: Jan Kaulfuhs-Berger, mit Günter Ullrich und Thomas Albrecht | Veranstalter: HUSS-MEDIEN GmbH, Berlin
  • 23.06.2021 | ► "3D-Sensorik beim FTS und AMR - Ein Quantensprung" ◄ | Jan Kaulfuhs-Berger in conversation with Dipl-Ing. Thomas Albrecht, Fraunhofer-IML, Michael Dold, SICK AG and Dr.-Ing. Günter Ullrich, Forum-FTS GmbH | Organiser: HUSS-MEDIEN GmbH
  • 17.05.2021 | Expert talk | ►"Automation of the future"◄ | Moderator: Jan Kaulfuhs-Berger, with Günter Ullrich, Karl Rapp and Frederik Brantner | Organiser: HUSS-MEDIEN GmbH
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VDI 2510 Sheet 2 “Safety of AGVS”

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VDI 2510 Sheet 2

"Safety of AGVS"

Endlich erschienen:

VDI 2510 Sheet 2 "Safety of AGVS" - written for AGVS manufacturers.

The ideal supplement to the VDI status report “Guideline AGV Safety” – written for the AGV operator.

VDI 2510 Blatt 2 Sicherheit von FTS
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10 key factors

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10 key factors

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Plan holistically – so that the comparatively high investment in an AGVS leads to the desired effects!

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LogiMAT 2021 moved

LogiMAT 2021 postponed as a precaution

Due to the corona pandemic, LogiMAT next year will be postponed from March to early summer. The International Trade Fair for Intralogistics will take place from 22nd to 24th June (as currently planned).

The organiser EUROEXPO Messe- und Kongress-GmbH is thus reacting preventively to the corona pandemic and would like to give exhibitors and partners at LogiMAT more planning security with this decision.

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FTS-Fachtagung

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23. September 2020

FTS-Fachtagung

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* Participation fee per person for the online event

The AGV conference will take place on 23 September 2020 as an online event.

The motto: AGV projects in the field of tension between innovation, safety and economic efficiency.

The participation fee is € 50,- per person.

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From 10.00 a.m. we will be streaming the daily programme live for you, including expert presentations on these topics:

  • Innovation in intralogistics
  • Intelligent integration of an AGV in a furniture production plant
  • Raw material supply of an injection moulding production by FTS
  • Internal transport of glass and ceramic products by AGV
  • Dismantling, retrofitting and reassembly of an AGV in engine assembly

In addition, you can look forward to an exciting panel discussion on the subject of “Standardised communication interface according to VDA 5050 – Curse or blessing for AGV projects?

Further information on the AGV conference on 23 September 2020 can be found here:

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Corona-Concept

Dear reader,

the corona virus has changed all our lives. Of course, we also deal with the changed situation in a very responsible manner and have therefore put our working methods to the test and partly adapted them!

First of all, we can state that we are able to maintain all our consulting services! Our team members have already worked together successfully in the past, although they each work in their own offices spread all over Germany. In addition to the usual communication channels (email, mobile phone and SMS), we have been using common data networking (paperless office) and powerful tools for telephone and web conferences for years.

What is new or different since March 2020?

We question the necessity of every business trip! We do this together with all parties involved, i.e. with our customers, partners and colleagues.

  • If there is an alternative to travel, we will waive the trip. If this results in reduced expenses (time and costs), these advantages are passed on to our customers.
  • If a trip is necessary, we plan it very carefully and ensure that all possible preventive measures are taken.

What are the alternatives to a business trip?

  • Web conferences are possible for professional exchange, for presentations and arrangements.
  • Large parts of the project work can be successfully completed with web conferences. They should not take longer than 2 hours. Experience shows that web conferences are very disciplined. Meanwhile most of the participants are technically equipped and trained accordingly.
  • Shop floor tours can be done online by using a smartphone as a camera on site. On-site views can also be provided via videos and photos.
  • Webinars are used for seminars and training.

When are business trips also useful in Corona times?

  • Appointments to get to know each other personally are necessary when it comes to a long-term strategic cooperation.
  • Man as a social being: We seek personal dialogue to build trust and get to know each other better. Many people need the personal contact to be able to get involved in a cooperation.
  • Strategy workshops are not recommended for web conferences throughout. A mix of face-to-face meetings and Web conferences is useful here.
  • In any case, we take the prevention measures recommended or prescribed by official bodies very seriously. What is the current risk of infection on the route and at the meeting point?

What should be taken into account when conducting business trips?

  • Arrival and departure is by the safest possible means of transport. Today we prefer our own car; that was different until February 2020 - when we usually took the train. Are there any obstacles to be expected at national or state borders?
  • We try to get along without overnight stays. This can mean that arrival and departure times increase and the suburban times are not as flexible as usual.
  • At all personal meetings the rules of spatial dissociation are observed: Distance, no shaking hands, wearing of face masks, frequent hand washing and disinfection.
  • The meetings are then restricted to the smallest possible number of people.
  • The meeting room should be as large and well ventilated as possible.
  • On site there should be possibilities for hand and surface disinfection.

The Corona traffic light for our services:

Green Can be carried out in corona times without problems. If desired, travel can be dispensed with completely.

Yellow These tasks can also be carried out in corona times. However, some trips are unavoidable. This requires appropriate preparations and arrangements.

Red These tasks are not feasible in corona times and must be postponed to later.

Green

Initial AGV Consultance

  • The two visit appointments, which are part of the AGV initial consultation by default, can be replaced by several web conferences. A further variant is the execution of a single personal visit appointment and subsequent processing using web conferences.
  • We work with the AGV checklist as the basis for data collection in the AGV project. The completed checklist is supplemented by layout, transport matrix, photos and videos of the production environment.
  • Solution approaches/references to specific topics (security, ground, organisation etc.) are formulated by us and recorded in a presentation.
  • Web conferences for presentation/discussion are held in smaller sections. Prepared presentations are sent in advance so that the web conference can be structured and streamlined. Finally, open questions are discussed.

Fixed prices:

Standard with 2 on-site visits: 3.750,- €
Only 1 visit on site: 3.375,- €
No on-site visit: 3.000,- €

Green

Concept Finding

  • In most cases, it is possible to do without an on-site presence. We work on the basis of checklists, layouts, transport matrices as well as photos and videos.
  • Time-limited web conferences with clear AGENDA lead to rapid results.
  • The calculated costs are more likely to be reduced by not having to travel.

Green

Specification Book

  • Preliminary work has already been done here. For the pure compilation and presentation of specifications, there is no need to travel.
  • The calculated costs are more likely to be reduced by not having to travel.

Green

Bid Comparison

  • The technical offer comparison can be carried out without travel.
  • The calculated costs are more likely to be reduced by not having to travel.

Green

Evaluation of Vendor’s Scope Specification

  • During the requirements specification check, a further communication partner is added in the form of the commissioned AGV supplier. Nevertheless, this task is generally possible without travel.
  • The calculated costs are more likely to be reduced by not having to travel.

Yellow

Accompanying of the Project Execution

  • The project support concerns on the one hand the commissioning of the AGV at the client's premises. This will not be possible without personal on-site presence. From a distance, it is hardly possible to assess the progress of commissioning. However, the number of trips can be minimised. For example, not every regular appointment of the project management team has to take place on site.
  • On the other hand, it concerns the preliminary acceptance of hardware and software at the AGV supplier. Here, too, a visit to the AGV supplier and on-site inspection of the prototypes is required.
  • The calculated costs are more likely to be reduced by not having to travel.

Yellow

Accompanying of the Final Acceptance

(incl. Performance and Availability Testing)

  • The execution of the acceptances requires the presence on site.
  • Meticulous planning can limit the duration of the on-site presence.
  • The calculated costs are more likely to be reduced by not having to travel.

Yellow

Safety-Check

  • The safety check must be performed personally on site. Finally, the running plant must be assessed.
  • Meticulous planning can shorten the duration of the trips; the preparation and presentation of the results is done via web conference.
  • The calculated costs are more likely to be reduced by not having to travel.

Yellow

Technical Assessment Report / Mediation

  • For the preparation of an expert's report on a non-running or poorly running plant, an on-site assessment is required.
  • Meticulous planning can shorten the duration of the trips; the preparation and presentation of the results is done via web conference.
  • The calculated costs are more likely to be reduced by not having to travel.

Green

Risk Analyses / Security Topics

  • Risk analyses and elaborations on security issues can be carried out without an on-site presence. The client must take appropriate photos and videos of the critical elements/machines/systems and make the corresponding documentation available in digital form.

Yellow

Strategy Consulting

  • In a strategy consultancy, the best communication between all parties involved is particularly important. Here, as many personal meetings and discussions are recommended as possible or as justifiable.
  • If face-to-face meetings are not possible, a very good technical equipment for the web conferences as well as their mastery is of particular importance.
  • The AGENDA of web conferences should be specified as precisely as possible. In advance there must be a plan when which web conference will be held.

Green

Seminars and Trainings

  • Seminars and training courses can be conducted as webinars. Personal meetings are not required.
  • The Forum AGV is in the process of developing corresponding offers. Please contact us if required!

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