Electric tug manufacturer and global material handling specialist MasterMover will be exhibiting at Smart Manufacturing Week at the NEC in Birmingham from 4^th-5^th June 2025. Focusing on showcasing their advanced Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) range, MasterMover offers a unique and comprehensive integration process that is redefining industry perceptions of automation solutions.

Many manufacturers explore ‘off-the-shelf' automation solutions as a quick way of driving efficiency and safety yet find that the results don’t quite live up to expectations. By placing a unique focus on partnership and customisation when it comes to automation implementation, MasterMover works to overcome industry pitfalls and mistrust, ensuring its powerful AGV tugs are not just supplied but effectively integrated and purpose-built to fit into clients’ existing workflows and operating environments.

"We understand that investing in automation is a significant step, and many businesses have unfortunately been let down by inflexible, one-size-fits-all AGV systems," says James Jones, Partner at MasterMover. "Our approach is fundamentally different; we believe successful automation relies on true understanding and collaboration. That's why we developed our comprehensive five-step process to guarantee we deliver the right AGV solution, seamlessly integrated, fully supported, and ready to provide value from day one."

MasterMover's proven five-step process ensures AGV projects always deliver results and fit seamlessly within existing workflows and site environments:

1. The Right Machine for You: The process begins with MasterMover's in-house automation experts investing time to thoroughly understand the specific application, load requirements, and operational goals. With the ability to handle heavy payloads up to 30,000kg, there are a variety of options to suit every requirement.
2. The Right Navigation for Your Site: Based on the environment and operational requirements, the team explores and identifies the optimal navigation system such as line follow, natural navigation, and GNSS outdoor.
3. The Right Dispatch Commands: MasterMover determines the most effective method for the AGV to receive instructions to move or ‘pulse’ to the next location whether through the simple press of a button or a system-driven command.
4. Integration with Your Systems: Crucially, the team maps out necessary integrations with existing WMS and ERP systems, or even site infrastructure such as doors and traffic lights.
5. Optimise Your Safety Systems: Identifying and implementing the appropriate safety features is key to ensure people, loads, and the site are protected at all times.

By prioritising a consultative approach, MasterMover ensures its AGV solutions deliver genuine benefits for every client. Customers can reduce manual handling to boost operational efficiency and site safety as well as driving real productivity by automating repetitive manual tasks and freeing up skilled workers to focus on value-adding activities.

If you're attending Smart Manufacturing Week then be sure to visit stand 5/G120 to discuss your specific material handling challenges with the MasterMover automation experts and learn how bespoke AGV solutions and unique integration processes can deliver real and significant results.