Cambridge, MA -- (SBWire) -- 07/21/2017 --John Hayes, vice president at Vecna Robotics, explained how technology has advanced so that driverless vehicles are cost effective for small manufacturers in the recent issue of Automation and Controls Today magazine.

"Today's AGVs (automated guided vehicles) are more advanced than a decade ago. The machines are now faster, safer, easier to program, more precise and less expensive. Better throughput, productivity, and cost-effective technology are now available to even the smallest manufacturer or distributor who have been ignored for far too long," noted Hayes.

With e-commerce exploding and customer expectations on the rise, distribution and fulfillment centers as well as third party logistics (3PLs) providers need an innovative way to reduce costs and increase throughput. Low-infrastructure solutions to automate material handling needs includes case picking, each picking, goods-to-person, person-to-goods, and robot-conveyor hybrid systems.

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Due to the high cost of entry, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) were only found in warehouses, automotive assembly plants, and other operations with large amounts of floor space. With the help of Vecna Robotics (https://robotics.vecna.com/) recent advancements have made the machines more appealing to small- and mid-sized manufacturers in a wide variety of industries.

According to John Hayes, Pros to Know thought-leader and Vice President for Vecna Robotics, companies are investing in AGVs to improve plant-floor efficiency and reduce operating cost. As the flexible technology is now more affordable and easier to use on assembly lines, many smaller manufacturers and single location distribution centers are deploying driverless carts, robotic parts bins, and autonomous tuggers. Manufacturing engineers have best-practice lean manufacturing solutions which are driving prices down making these solutions available to everyone.

Today's AGVs are more advanced than what was available a decade ago. The machines are now faster, safer, easier to program, more precise and less expensive. According to Hayes, "Vecna Robotics is leading AGV development focusing on software and safety systems. Better throughput, productivity, and cost-effective technology are now available to even the smallest manufacturer or distributor who have been ignored for far too long."

With e-commerce exploding and customer expectations on the rise, distribution and fulfillment centers as well as third party logistics (3PLs) providers need an innovative way to reduce costs and increase throughput. Vecna Robotics provides the complete range of low-infrastructure solutions to automate material handling needs. Case picking, each picking, goods-to-person, person-to-goods, robot-conveyor hybrid systems, Vecna Robotics has cost-effective solutions. All systems are safety certified to operate along-side people and can accommodate the operational model that achieves the best efficiency today with unmatched flexibility for tomorrow. Vecna Robotics provides scalable hybrid order-fulfillment solutions with a rapid ROI. Follow on Twitter @VecnaLogistics.