Bastian Solutions & Bonfiglioli Success Story

Autonomous Guided Forklift Solutions

In today's ever-evolving industrial landscape, optimizing material handling processes has become paramount for businesses seeking efficiency gains. Companies are facing the challenge of improving in-plant material handling efficiencies and embarked on developing an autonomous guided forklift. Join us as we celebrate the successful partnership between Bonfiglioli, a leading gear manufacturing company and, Bastian Solutions, a provider of intelligent material handling systems, in overcoming this challenge.

THE CHALLENGE

Addressing Labor Shortages through Autonomy

Manufacturers are encountering a common obstacle: a shortage of forklift operators, which significantly impacts material handling operations. To enhance efficiency, Bastian Solutions set out to introduce an autonomous guided forklift solution that would assist companies in solving their labor shortages. The objective was to design an autonomous vehicle capable of flexibly support material handling activities while improving the bottom line.

OUR SOLUTION

In order to create a strong and reliable self-driving forklift, it was crucial to find a trustworthy supplier of the drive system. Bonfiglioli supplies high-efficiency, low-noise planetary axles and drives with integrated high performance electric motors and low maintenance braking systems for Class 1 material handling vehicles. Typical applications include:

3 - and 4-wheel counterbalance lift trucks
Ground support equipment

Bonfiglioli electric powertrains are fully tested in the factory and guarantee low energy consumption. This, in turn, means:

Longer battery operating times
Extended servicing intervals
Lower costs of ownership.

601 W0E

Electric 360° steering

Optimized steering angle design

Fully Tested

Complete Solution

600 F

Dual stage gearbox

Optimized gear design

Service brake

Parking brake

Maximum efficiency with minimum noise

THE ADVANTAGES OBTAINED

The collaboration between Bonfiglioli and Bastian Solutions has resulted in the development of an innovative autonomous guided forklift solution. By harnessing Bonfiglioli's versatile gear units and leveraging their industry expertise, this successful partnership has revolutionized material handling operations.

By overcoming labor challenges and increasing operational efficiency, the autonomous forklift offers businesses a promising future. Through advancements like these, companies can:

Reduce labor dependencies
Enhance productivity

This transformation is reshaping the landscape of material handling. Bonfiglioli's unwavering commitment to providing reliable gear solutions solidifies their position as a leader in the gear manufacturing industry, driving progress in material handling technology.