Warehouse Logistics

Enhancing Efficiency with Industrial Networking Solutions

The Essential Role of Industrial Wi-Fi in AGV and AMR Deployment

The global AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) market is projected to reach $5.8 Billion by 2025, underscoring the rapid adoption of automation in factories and warehouses. Reliable industrial Wi-Fi networks are critical for enabling seamless communication and operation of AGVs and AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), driving transformative benefits such as:

Enhanced Efficiency and Productivity

Optimised workflows reduce labour costs while increasing throughput.

Improved Accuracy and Precision

Minimised human error ensures precise material handling and delivery.

Scalability and Flexibility

Easily adapt to changing layouts and evolving workflows.

Safer Work Environments

Automating repetitive or hazardous tasks enhances worker safety.

Data-Driven Insights

Real-time connectivity generates actionable data for optimising warehouse operations.

Investing in industrial-grade Wi-Fi solutions is essential for leveraging the full potential of AGV and AMR technologies in modern automation environments.

At ICP we have 18 years’ experience designing and supplying Wireless Networks for the most demanding applications in National Critical Infrastructure projects.

Advantages with ACKSYS

ACKSYS Wireless Networks ensure secure, continuous and uninterrupted communication, with minimal latency, fast and seamless roaming management.

ACKSYS routers ensure that data continuously processed by systems connected to the industrial network is transmitted reliably and rapidly. They can be perfectly integrated into AGV/AMR systems, thanks to their compact design and robust features adapted to the harshest environments: shock and vibration resistance, wide temperature range, ESD immunity, IP30 or IP66.

Industrial Wi-Fi

Coordination and synchronisation of operations

Real-time communication coordinates the movements of multiple autonomous vehicles, avoiding collisions and optimising routes, dynamically responding to changes in the environment or new tasks assigned.

Efficiency and productivity

A reliable network ensures that autonomous vehicles remain operational without interruptions due to loss of connection, boosting productivity. Predictive maintenance and real-time updates minimize downtime for repairs or reconfiguration.

Safety and accident prevention

Systems can detect and react instantly to unexpected obstacles, reducing the risk of collisions. Operators can receive immediate alerts in the event of abnormal behaviour or dangerous situations, enabling rapid intervention.

Flexibility and scalability

Wireless networks enable rapid reconfiguration of operations and routes for autonomous vehicles, making it easy to adjust to changes in production or logistics. It’s easy to add new autonomous machines to the system without having to install new physical infrastructure, enabling rapid and flexible growth.

Technological innovation

Real-time wireless networks now enable the use of artificial intelligence algorithms to optimize the movements and tasks of autonomous vehicles. In addition, integration with IoT sensors enables more precise monitoring and control of environmental conditions and machine performance.

Integration with management systems

Real-time integration with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) ensures optimum coordination of logistics and production operations.

Data collection and analysis

Data collected in real time enables immediate analysis to improve processes and identify inefficiencies. Historical data can be analysed to develop continuous improvement strategies and optimize the performance of autonomous vehicles.

For Embedded Systems

• Fast Roaming < 30ms or Connect Before Break (CBB) close to 0ms (packet loss < 0.1%)
• Industrial design (ESD protection, etc.)
• Shock and vibration resistance (EN 61373)
• Enhanced WiFi link reliability (MIMO)
• Very compact case
• Remote antennas adapted to mobile equipment

Versatility

• Suitable for sites with high AP density
• Compatible with existing WiFi infrastructures (Cisco, HPE Aruba…)
• Wide range of compatible antennas

For the Ground

• Up to 80 clients connected simultaneously
• Extended Wi-Fi coverage (MIMO)
• Wide temperature range: -25°C/+60°C or -40°C/+70°C
• Single or dual radio for AP interconnection
• Omnidirectional or directional antennas, depending on the application

Network and Routing

• Frame filtering, bridge, repeater, STP/RSTP, VLAN, DHCP (server & client), DNS relay, IPv6 compatible
• Static routes, NAT router, router

Applications

• Machine Manufacturers
• Automation
• Mobile Applications (Bus, AVG...)

The Wireless Access Points ensure seamless connectivity for the robots, keeping operations running smoothly.

• Proactive Fast roaming <30ms or CBB (Connect Before Break) close to 0ms (packet loss < 0,1%)
• Dual radio for ultra Fast-Roaming CBB
• Very compact case, easy to install
• Onboard products are compliant with existing Wi-Fi infrastructures (Cisco, HPE Aruba…)
• Centralised Management with WaveManager (on-premise and cloud versions)
• Secured with WPA3 encryption, 802.1x authentication (Radius), firewall, IPSec, OpenVPN, DoS…
• Increased reliability of the WiFi link and extended WiFi coverage with MIMO
• Solutions for onboard and on-the-ground AP
• Wide range of temperature, -25/+60°C or -40/+70°C
• Shocks and vibration proof EN61373
• Industrial design, protection against ESD
• Certifications CE, UL, KCC, FCC, Japan (AirLink)
• ACKSYS is committed to reliability and guarantees its products for 5 years

Automated Storage Management References

Customised ARM for health, retail and industry markets.

Wi-Fi / 4G communication for real-time data exchanges.

Smart Mobile cobot in 3 different modes: Follower, Autonomous, Remote Controlled.

Products Used

• AirLink
• AirWan/17

Autonomous APS3D shuttles that transport pallets.

• Embedded Router: AirBox/12
• AP Infrastructure: AirXroad

Autonomous MAGMATIC vehicles that transports pallets.

• Embedded Router: AirLink
• AP Infrastructure: Dual Radio Railbox
• PTS Shuttle
• Embedded Router: AirLink
• AP Infrastructure: AirXroad

RFID & RTLS