AGVs You Can Trust at Smart Manufacturing Week 2025

We're excited to share that we will be exhibiting at Smart Manufacturing Week again this year at the NEC in Birmingham from 4th-5th June 2025.

Focusing on showcasing our advanced Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) range, we offer a unique and comprehensive integration process that is redefining industry perceptions of automation solutions. 

Fixing industry pitfalls

Many manufacturers explore ‘off-the-shelf' automation solutions as a quick way of driving efficiency and safety yet find that the results don’t quite live up to expectations.

By placing a unique focus on partnership and customisation when it comes to automation implementation, we work to overcome industry pitfalls and mistrust, ensuring our powerful AGV tugs are not just supplied but effectively integrated and purpose-built to fit into your existing workflows and operating environments. 

"We understand that investing in automation is a significant step, and many businesses have unfortunately been let down by inflexible, one-size-fits-all AGV systems," says James Jones, Partner at MasterMover.

5 Steps to AGV success

Our proven five-step process ensures you get the results from AGV projects that fit seamlessly within existing workflows and site environments: 

1. The Right Machine for You

The process begins with our in-house automation experts investing time to thoroughly understand your specific application, load requirements, and operational goals. With the ability to handle heavy payloads up to 30,000kg, there are a variety of options to suit every requirement.

2. The Right Navigation for Your Site

Based on the environment and operational requirements, the team explores and identifies the optimal navigation system such as line follow, natural navigation, and GNSS outdoor.

3. The Right Dispatch Commands

We'll then determine the most effective method for the AGV to receive instructions to move or 'pulse' to the next location – whether through the simple press of a button or a system-driven command.

4. Integration with Your Systems

Crucially, the team maps out necessary integrations with existing WMS and ERP systems, or even site infrastructure such as doors and traffic lights.

5. Optimise Your Safety Systems

Identifying and implementing the appropriate safety features is key to ensure your people, loads, and site are protected at all times.

An ongoing partnership

By prioritising a consultative approach, we ensure our AGV solutions deliver genuine benefits for every client. You can reduce manual handling to boost operational efficiency and site safety as well as driving real productivity by automating repetitive manual tasks and freeing up skilled workers to focus on value-adding activities. 

If you're attending Smart Manufacturing Week then be sure to visit stand 5/G120 to discuss your specific material handling challenges with our automation experts and learn how bespoke AGV solutions and unique integration processes can deliver real and significant results.