Ein AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle), im deutschen Fahrerlose Transportsysteme (FTS) genannt, ist ein Roboter, der vor allem in der Intralogistik eingesetzt wird und beispielsweise in großen Lagerhallen oder Hochregallagern Produkte, Teile oder Pakete von A nach B transportiert.

The energy supply of an AGV during operation

In the following, various options for increasing efficiency are considered and their effects on the design of AGVs are analysed.

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Leistungselektronik & Robotics - Ladung des Energiespeichers

Charging the energy storage system of an AGV

Energy storage systems are a central component in automated guided vehicles (AGV). They make their mobile functionality possible in the […]

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Power Electronics &Robotics

Power Electronics & Robotics – Status Quo & Prospects (Part 1/5)

In our first article of the five-part series on power electronics & robotics, we first take a brief look at developments within the robotics industry and highlight the role of power electronics within the technology.

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Hydrogen as an energy source

Hydrogen as an energy source

The second article in our three-part series discusses hydrogen as an energy source. It deals with the possibilities of using […]

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Hydrogen as an energy storage

Hydrogen as an energy storage medium

The first article in a three-part series on the topic of hydrogen as an energy carrier deals with energy storage […]

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Embedded Software in der Industrie 4.0

Embedded Software in Industry 4.0

In this article, we look at the different components of embedded software. We welcome your questions and feedback on this […]

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DC DC Spannungswandler im industriellen Umfeld

DC/DC converters in the industry

DC/DC converters in the DC voltage network of the industry offer a number of advantages. In this article, we would […]

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Electronics development

Electronics development and conceptual design

In this article, you can read why a well thought-out concept is of fundamental importance for successful electronics development. In […]

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Power electronics in electric cars

Power electronics in electric cars

Power electronics in electric cars is a key technology for the successful transformation of an entire industry. Innovative solutions for […]

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Den passenden Hochvolt DC-DC Wandler finden

Find the right high-voltage DC/DC converter

In this article, we would like to show you which details are important when selecting a suitable high-voltage DC-DC converter. […]

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Visuelle Darstellung der Rekuperation im Elektroauto

Recuperation in the electric car

Recuperation in electric cars is a technically extremely complex process. It makes a decisive contribution to conserving resources thanks to […]

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Cars with fuel cell

Cars with fuel cell

In the second and final part on the subject of fuel cells, we look at the opportunities that cars with […]

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