Grenzebach

For years, we have been supporting our customers with a holistic approach to highly flexible and intelligent process chains in the context of smart manufacturing. The new OL1200S is an omnidirectional driverless transport vehicle developed mainly for the automotive industry. It is the latest product that we implement according to the design language we've been developing for Grenzebach. This design language should be one thing above all: sustainable.

The challenge in design engineering lies in the integration of the surrounding LED light line, which enables the communication between the transport vehicle and users. Light signals visually indicate the mode of AGV: whether it is waiting, turning, or braking, and the direction it’s traveling to.

It’s technically challenging to integrate the Lightline over its full length without compromising the stability of the cover. But, we succeeded. After all, considering a payload of up to 1,200 KG, robustness and safety were our top priorities.

A key feature is its omnidirectional drive, which allows the AGV to move in any direction at any time. This is new as a movement pattern for equipment in industrial manufacturing and logistics.

The directional independence is also reflected in the design due to the symmetry—the front and rear are identical, which also allows the use of the same parts (design-to-cost). The goal of making the vehicle as compact and dynamic as possible in order to reduce the turning circle and improve the movement aspects has been perfectly implemented.