Driving Operational Efficiency in AMR Operations at Continental

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

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 Group is at the forefront of developing innovative technologies and services aimed at sustainable and interconnected mobility for people and goods. Established in 1871, this technology company provides secure, efficient, intelligent, and cost-effective solutions for vehicles, machinery, traffic, and transport. In 2023, Continental achieved sales of approximately EUR 42 billion and employs over 240,000 people across 60 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

  • KINEXON OS powers the KINEXON 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

  • KINEXON OS powers the KINEXON 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

  • KINEXON OS powers the KINEXON 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

  • KINEXON OS powers the KINEXON 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

  • KINEXON OS powers the KINEXON 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

  • KINEXON OS powers the KINEXON 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.