Technology in flux
AUTOMATED TRUCKS
Driverless around-the-clock
Automated logistics trucks are the future of efficient material flows. They take over tiring transport tasks from employees, increase the handling volume, and reduce the error and accident rates in the warehouse. Linde Material Handling offers a wide range of cutting-edge automation solutions with electric forklifts, pallet trucks, and tow tractors from the MATIC series. All models are equipped with intelligent navigation and safety technology, but can also be maneuvered conventionally via manual control.
Geonavigation
The Linde MATIC trucks are controlled by a geonavigation system. Four optical laser sensors scan the truck environment in all directions with a range of up to 30 meters (standard version). The immediate environment is captured by a 3D camera, which is mounted at the highest point of the truck chassis. The data from both recording systems are processed centrally. This enables coordination with other automated trucks and ensures that the MATIC models operate safely even in confined spaces.
External guides, such as guide rails laid in the floor or light reflectors, are not necessary. When changing location, the trucks completely re-map their environment.
NETWORKED
The spectrum ranges from implementation without any system connection, to networking with operational systems, machines, and facilities.
SAFE
The comprehensive equipment, such as scanners and cameras, guarantees traffic safety, even in mixed working conditions.
FLEXIBLE
The geonavigation does not require any expensive infrastructure. Routes and reference points can be easily adapted to all conditions.
TRANSPARENT
The system generates valuable data, which can be used to help precisely optimize the productivity of logistics processes.
Tailor-made trucks
All trucks in the MATIC series can be fitted with optional additional features and tailored to your specific application. The trucks can be equipped with different drive and lifting motors, different battery sizes, hydraulically adjustable forks, electronically authenticated battery locks, and a programmable height restriction of the mast, among other things. In addition, a 2D curtain laser as well as additional laser sensors on the sides of the truck are available for better navigation.
ADVANTAGES AT A GLANCE
Safe working alongside people
The MATIC trucks navigate so precisely that they can work safely together with people. The trucks detect people and other trucks in the immediate environment and also register suddenly occurring obstacles, such as fallen pallets. The intelligent control brakes the trucks so that they adequately respond to a blockage or obstacles. The MATIC trucks then automatically resume their task. Easily accessible emergency stop switches provide additional safety.
User-friendly for easy handling
All forklifts and pallet trucks in the MATIC series have a clear 7-inch LED touchscreen that displays all the necessary information to the truck user. This shows information such as the travel path as well as the current battery status. The screen lists the current logistics tasks in real-time and provides information about their completion status. A PIN code can be used to export all the service information for the trucks and the data via a USB port.
Cost-effectiveness through perfect harmonization
MATIC trucks achieve the greatest efficiency gains in areas where monotonous logistics tasks are constantly repeated. They can be integrated into warehouse logistics across shifts, in round-the-clock operation. Every truck has an intelligent control software that allows the entire MATIC fleet to be managed in real time. It assigns tasks to the individual trucks and ensures that routes and speeds are perfectly coordinated. The control software also provides interfaces for applications such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and WMS (Warehouse Management System), and synchronizes the trucks with automatic hall doors and conveyors.
Tailor-made trucks
All trucks in the MATIC series can be fitted with optional additional features and tailored to your specific application. The trucks can be equipped with different drive and lifting motors, different battery sizes, hydraulically adjustable forks, electronically authenticated battery locks, and a programmable height restriction of the mast, among other things. In addition, a 2D curtain laser as well as additional laser sensors on the sides of the truck are available for better navigation.
