Industrial Robot Automation & AGV  Solutions

AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) is still one of the most widely used search terms for mobile robots. Traditionally, AGVs followed predefined routes using magnetic tape, reflectors or virtual paths. Today, industrial mobile robotics has largely evolved toward intelligent, autonomous vehicles known as AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots). AMRs use sensors and intelligent software to navigate independently, adapt to changing environments and optimise routes in real time. BEC develops autonomous mobile robotics based on AMR technology. In applications where autonomous LiDAR/SLAM navigation is not feasible, guided or path-based navigation can also be implemented as part of the solution.

BEC specialises in gradual, modular automation — starting with individual machines and line connections, then expanding step by step. Pre-commissioning and simulation allow most setup and testing to be completed before on-site installation, minimising production downtime and enabling seamless integration into existing production environments.

AI vision systems enable bin picking (picking randomly oriented parts), surface defect detection, dimensional inspection, barcode/label reading, and part identification. They allow robots to handle product variations and work with unstructured inputs that fixed sensors cannot manage.

CNC machine tending (loading/unloading parts), assembly line feeding, palletising and depalletising, conveyor transfer, inter-machine transport, and quality inspection stations all benefit significantly from mobile robotic platforms and autonomous material transport.

Primary cost drivers include:

• Type and payload capacity of the robot(s) required

• Level of system customisation (end effectors, AI vision, software)

• Integration complexity with existing PLC, MES, ERP systems

• Safety system requirements and risk assessment

• Number of workstations, machines, and facility size

• Commissioning, training, and after-sales support package.

AMRs automate material transport, eliminate manual forklift trips, reduce waiting times at machines, minimise transport errors, and operate 24/7 without fatigue. They improve material flow consistency, inventory accuracy, and warehouse throughput while reducing labour costs.

Yes. BEC robotic systems integrate with ERP, MES, WMS, and production planning platforms using industry-standard protocols such as OPC UA, REST APIs, and VDA5050 where applicable. While standard communication technologies are used, every integration is tailored to the customer's processes, data flows, and system architecture to ensure efficient and reliable operation.

BEC combines collaborative robots (cobots), safety-rated laser scanners, 3D vision systems, and intelligent safety controls to enable safe human-robot collaboration. Autonomous mobile robots continuously monitor their surroundings, reducing speed or stopping when people or obstacles enter defined safety zones. Every solution is designed in accordance with the applicable machinery directives and safety standards.

One robot on an MRP platform can serve multiple production cells in rotation. While the robot is working at one station, the AGV conducts the next task. This dramatically increases robot utilisation compared to fixed-cell robots that sit idle between production cycles.

Robotic automation takes over repetitive, physically demanding tasks like machine tending, material transport, and palletising, allowing employees to focus on higher-value activities. Operating 24/7, robots can also support production strategies by manufacturing high-volume standard parts during unmanned shifts, freeing daytime capacity for more complex tasks requiring skilled operators.

BEC Robotics offers customised service packages including preventive maintenance schedules, remote diagnostics, on-site service visits, emergency technical support, operator training, and software update management — all designed to maximise system uptime and service life.

BEC develops its own proprietary products — including the MRP, FABMOVER, exacure, and guidoo — and combines over 20 years of expertise in robotics, AI, machine vision, human-machine interaction, and complex manufacturing processes. By combining leading automation technologies with proprietary developments where required, BEC delivers tailored solutions for demanding production environments.