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Driving Operational Efficiency in AMR Operations at Continental

With ؿ Fleet Manager, Continental centralized control of their AMR fleet and use cases, enabling precise task allocation, seamless forklift avoidance, and integration with SAP. This resulted in improved operational excellence, ensuring punctual and error-free task completion through end-to-end automation.

Learn more about Continental's success with over 250% ROI within 5 years in autonomous mobile robot operations.

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Driving Operational Efficiency in AMR Operations at Continental

With ؿ Fleet Manager, Continental centralized control of their AMR fleet and use cases, enabling precise task allocation, seamless forklift avoidance, and integration with SAP. This resulted in improved operational excellence, ensuring punctual and error-free task completion through end-to-end automation.

Learn more about Continental's success with over 250% ROI within 5 years in autonomous mobile robot operations.

About Continental

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

The Situation

In three Continental factories, the manufacturing of friction brake and electronic parking brake systems relies on manual transport using forklifts for handling heavy materials, despite ongoing efforts aimed at automation.

The Situation

In three Continental factories, the manufacturing of friction brake and electronic parking brake systems relies on manual transport using forklifts for handling heavy materials, despite ongoing efforts aimed at automation.

The Challenge

  • Manual transport inefficiencies
  • Complex material movement
  • Standardization
  • Intricate layouts
  • Navigation issues
  • Forklift reliance
  • Safety assurance

The Challenge

  • Manual transport inefficiencies
  • Complex material movement
  • Standardization
  • Intricate layouts
  • Navigation issues
  • Forklift reliance
  • Safety assurance

The Solution

ؿ OS powers the ؿ Fleet Manager, enabling scalable fleet solutions and reducing time-to-market. Notably, the Fleet Manager’s VDA 5050 compatibility ensures seamless operation of robots from various manufacturers, promoting integration for an efficient automation environment.

The Solution

ؿ OS powers the ؿ Fleet Manager, enabling scalable fleet solutions and reducing time-to-market. Notably, the Fleet Manager’s VDA 5050 compatibility ensures seamless operation of robots from various manufacturers, promoting integration for an efficient automation environment.

The Situation

In three Continental factories, the manufacturing of friction brake and electronic parking brake systems relies on manual transport using forklifts for handling heavy materials, despite ongoing efforts aimed at automation.

The Situation

In three Continental factories, the manufacturing of friction brake and electronic parking brake systems relies on manual transport using forklifts for handling heavy materials, despite ongoing efforts aimed at automation.

The Challenge

  • Manual transport inefficiencies
  • Complex material movement
  • Standardization
  • Intricate layouts
  • Navigation issues
  • Forklift reliance
  • Safety assurance

The Challenge

  • Manual transport inefficiencies
  • Complex material movement
  • Standardization
  • Intricate layouts
  • Navigation issues
  • Forklift reliance
  • Safety assurance

The Solution

ؿ OS powers the ؿ Fleet Manager, enabling scalable fleet solutions and reducing time-to-market. Notably, the Fleet Manager’s VDA 5050 compatibility ensures seamless operation of robots from various manufacturers, promoting integration for an efficient automation environment.

The Solution

ؿ OS powers the ؿ Fleet Manager, enabling scalable fleet solutions and reducing time-to-market. Notably, the Fleet Manager’s VDA 5050 compatibility ensures seamless operation of robots from various manufacturers, promoting integration for an efficient automation environment.

The Situation

In three Continental factories, the manufacturing of friction brake and electronic parking brake systems relies on manual transport using forklifts for handling heavy materials, despite ongoing efforts aimed at automation.

The Situation

In three Continental factories, the manufacturing of friction brake and electronic parking brake systems relies on manual transport using forklifts for handling heavy materials, despite ongoing efforts aimed at automation.

The Challenge

  • Manual transport inefficiencies
  • Complex material movement
  • Standardization
  • Intricate layouts
  • Navigation issues
  • Forklift reliance
  • Safety assurance

The Challenge

  • Manual transport inefficiencies
  • Complex material movement
  • Standardization
  • Intricate layouts
  • Navigation issues
  • Forklift reliance
  • Safety assurance

The Solution

ؿ OS powers the ؿ Fleet Manager, enabling scalable fleet solutions and reducing time-to-market. Notably, the Fleet Manager’s VDA 5050 compatibility ensures seamless operation of robots from various manufacturers, promoting integration for an efficient automation environment.

The Solution

ؿ OS powers the ؿ Fleet Manager, enabling scalable fleet solutions and reducing time-to-market. Notably, the Fleet Manager’s VDA 5050 compatibility ensures seamless operation of robots from various manufacturers, promoting integration for an efficient automation environment.

By implementing the Continental Mobile Robots along with the ؿ Fleet Manager, we were able to reliably automate important core processes to ensure long-time success in the highly competitive automotive business.

Andreas Kerkenhof
Head of Industrial Engineering AMR, Continental
Andreas Kerkenhof
Head of Industrial Engineering AMR, Continental