The manufacturer BMW automates the production logistics with autonomous tugger trains.
In the production plant Dingolfing sets BMW been on for some time FTS – So self-propelled vehicles for transport. Also Audi this already has commitment, Now BMW has developed a new automation kit.
Schiller FTS BMW hall. Source: BMW
These automation kits make from manual transporters, no matter which brand, Autonomous which. The development was achieved with the company Schiller. The systems can also bypass obstacles and achieve a position accuracy of 10 millimeters. There is no need to interfere with that infrastructure,
People carry one Smart Watch, which not only supports in the activity, but also warns of approaching FTS vibration.
Currently, the concept is still in the trial phase, but as of this summer, two new systems will be put into regular operation. Other factories also want to use the systems.