Efficiency and safety in food manufacturing are more critical than ever, and JBT Automated Systems is driving innovation with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs). These advanced systems are set to transform how material handling is approached across various sectors, from protein production to beverage handling. Join us at IFFA 2025, Frankfurt, Germany, from May 3-8, to experience firsthand how AGVs can revolutionize your operations.
Prepare to explore the cutting-edge technology behind AGVs and discover how these driverless vehicles are redefining efficiency in food manufacturing. At IFFA 2025, JBT will unveil the future of material handling—are you ready to see what’s next for your facility?
Unpacking the AGV Advantage
Imagine a facility where material handling operates seamlessly, without the need for manual intervention. An Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) is a driverless vehicle used within warehouses, factories, or distribution centers. These vehicles are centrally controlled from JBT’s motion operating system (mōt.OS®) over Wi-Fi, with each mobile robot receiving tasks to manage the repetitive material flow around your facility. In short, AGVs streamline and automate material handling, freeing your team to focus on more strategic tasks.
Elevate Your Facility’s Performance
AGVs offer a host of benefits designed to enhance your facility’s operations:
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Enhanced Safety: By automating navigation, AGVs minimize the risk of accidents, creating a safer workplace and reducing associated costs.
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Superior Quality Control: AGVs ensure consistent handling, reducing product damage and waste, and delivering flawless goods to your customers.
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Continuous Productivity: With 24/7 operation and self-charging capabilities, AGVs ensure a steady flow of materials, boosting your output and reliability.
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Cost Savings: Automating tasks traditionally done by humans cuts labor costs and increases profitability, freeing resources for more impactful work.
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Optimized Inventory Management: AGVs improve inventory accuracy, helping to reduce stockouts and optimize storage, leading to better forecasting and reduced costs.
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Consistent Performance: AGVs maintain smooth, predictable material flow, ensuring uninterrupted production and consistent throughput.
Tailored Solutions for Food Manufacturing
JBT’s AGV systems are customized to meet the unique needs of the food industry, whether handling protein production, perishable goods, dairy products, or beverage containers. Our solutions cover a wide range of applications, from pallet transport and storage to automatic trailer loading.
Common Applications in Food Manufacturing
AGVs can be utilized in numerous ways to optimize material handling, such as:
- Double pallet drive-in rack
- Batch retort handling
- Pallet transport (empty/finished goods)
- Pallet storage & retrieval (push back rack, select rack, drive-in rack)
- Block stack storage/staging
- Pallet flow
- Pallet shuttle
- End of line retrieval
- Raw material delivery
- Automatic trailer loading/unloading
Join Us at IFFA 2025
Choosing JBT means aligning with a leader in automated systems for food manufacturing. Our AGVs are engineered to meet the specific demands of your operation, from maintaining cold chain integrity to optimizing the flow of packaged goods. Don’t just adapt to industry changes—lead them. We invite you to join us at IFFA 2025, Hall 8.0, Stand H44 to discover how JBT’s AGVs can transform your facility and keep you ahead in the competitive food processing industry. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover how our technology can transform your processing line and help you stay ahead in the competitive food processing industry. Visit our IFFA webpage to learn more about our showcasing scope: jbtc.com/foodtech/visit-us-at-iffa.
