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Nuyts
Engineering is an industry-leading developer and deployer of flexible and robust Automated
Guided Vehicles to organisations around the world. |
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ability to employ simple but powerful solutions and an absolute commitment to customer
satisfaction has earned the organisation a reputation of quality and reliability. |
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Nuyts produce
all systems in configurations tailor-made for the individual customer. There are no
standard models; a basic version is optimised for the customer by adapting it to meet the
requirements in every individual case. |
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1997, Nuyts Engineering achieved phase one of the organisation's objectives, by becoming
the largest supplier of AGV's in Europe within the <500 kg market. |
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Nuyts
commitment to customer satisfaction and the focussed service provided has enabled
provision of customised solutions for over 10 years. Nuyts Engineering has earned a
reputation for quality and reliability throughout the world. |
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The demand for
Nuyts AGV's has been largely due to the unique passive-inductance guidance system
featured in the majority of Nuyts Transport and Assembly systems. |
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Passive-inductance
combines the robustness of embedded wire guidance systems with the flexibility of
optically guided AGV's. Nuyts systems can therefore be deployed in the most demanding of
environments, but can be relocated quickly, simply and at minimal cost. Nuyts
however, have a simple solution for every assignment. |
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It is part of
the Nuyts corporate philosophy that customer service starts with joint planning to ensure
optimisation of operation procedures and practical solutions are discussed on site during
project conception. |
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Nuyts have been
generating satisfied customers with the approach that simple solutions = low costs and
reliable operation and believe that satisfied customers are the best sales people. This is
demonstrated in the number of customers that recommend Nuyts systems to others. |
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In today's
environment, rarely can products be mass manufactured without the need for product
customisations or mixed variations in the assembly process. Layouts for these products
using fixed conveyors or work benches leads to back-tracking of work, difficult production
control and waste's throughout the system. |
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The Intelligent
Assembly System (IAS) has been developed to meet the demand from organisations wishing to
manufacture on flexible production and assembly lines, but with minimum effort and at an
affordable cost. |
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IAS vehicles
are either passive-inductance following metal tape, or optically guided using painted
lines. The AGV typically moves from one workstation to another and production / assembly
operations undertaken upon its build platform. The kit of parts needed required during
assembly can also be carried by the IAS. |
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Workstations
are identified to the AGV through metal strips located along side the guidance tape, and
therefore can be located/relocated in seconds. The assembly operator activates the
AGV upon finishing their operation. |
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With Nuyts IAS
in place, increased productivity through minimal work-in-progress, maximum
utilisation of space, extremely flexible production lines, better, cleaner working
environment and much reduced materials handling are just some of the advantages that have
been demonstrated in production and assembly plants around the world. Give Nuyts a call to
arrange a site visit to any of them. |
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Nuyts
Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) provide the ultimate in system
flexibility and production control. Based upon the motormouse® AGV,the
ITS can be manually operated for simple transport assignments through to
fully automatic systems with a variety of load-handling devices and operated
via a central computer. |
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The ITS can be
controlled in a number of different ways. |
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If a customer
opts for a control system that is based on a central computer, for example when there is
an extensive track network, the central computer is responsible vehicle management and
control of rights-of-way and priorities. Data is transmitted either by infrared or by
radio equipment. Track changes are simple for the customer to make themselves on the
computer screen due to the modular structure of the Nuyts software. |
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In addition,
Nuyts Solutions provides real time integration with the existing production control system
and close co-ordination with the production scheduling and ordering plans. Dispatching of
vehicles to appropriate workstations is again controlled by a central computer. |
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The
vehicles on-board controller makes sure that the motormouse® reaches
the correct destination. It identifies transfer stations, arranges for product
to be loaded/unloaded, recognises intersections and protects personnel from
accidents by means of an infrared anti-collision system. |
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Nuyts produces
all ITS and IAS AGV's in configurations tailor-made for the individual customer. There are
no standard models; a basic version is optimised for the customer by adapting it to meet
the requirements in every individual case. |
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ITS and IAS can
be operated without any difficulty by inexperienced staff. No special training is
required. The control panel functions are minimised so that it is a compact and user
friendly unit. |
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Nuyts Systems
can handle loads in many different ways. Loading and unloading can be carried out
manually, transverse conveyors can maneuver standard loads, or elevating units can
deliver loads at different heights. |
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Nuyts Systems
can use any one of three power supply systems. Either a set of batteries are used which
are designed for fast replacement or the AGV makes occasional stops to recharge its
batteries automatically at special stations. The AGV can also carry an onboard,
retractable power cable which can be plugged into the mains supply without having to
remove the batteries from the AGV. |
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Considered
Leasing AGV's ?? |
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Of
all the ways to acquire equipment, leasing is the method most frequently used. Leasing provides a flexible method of payment for your AGV's
that can be tailored directly to your company cash flow patterns or streams of income. |
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Leasing
equipment such as AGV's has many significant advantages to your company, including : |
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Conserves capital and avoids
large capital outlays. |
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Preserves credit lines
through avoidance of large bank loans . |
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Avoids technological
obsolesce. |
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Lets the system pay its own
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Improves your balance sheets
since the AGV is not an asset. |
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Minimal administration time,
costs and company 'red-tape'. |
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For further
information about AGV leasing, contact Nuyts directly.
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The
straightforward technology on which Nuyts systems are based makes them simple to service
and maintain. It is possible for the customers own service engineers to carry out minor
repairs themselves, but should problems arise, you will always find Nuyts a competent
partner to provide your company with assistance in support and development of existing
systems. |
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As part of
Nuyts continuous improvement policy and commitment to total customer satisfaction, the
Nuyts website provides an opportunity for communication with Nuyts Engineers and
information sharing with other Nuyts customers. |
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Nuyts online
Technical Support provides a secure, readily accessible knowledge base in which to collate
news, support requests, questions etc. Since Nuyts installations are almost always in
mission critical systems, Technical support guarantees replies to all support requests
within X hours, including weekends and holidays. |
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In addition,
Nuyts Online Technical support provides each customer with an opportunity to download the
latest or updated AGV control software for their particular system. |
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It doesn't
matter whether you use the Nuyts Systems in a warehouse, in production facilities, in
order collation operations or for assembly assignments; the intelligence that has been
built into Nuyts IAS and ITS can be exploited anywhere and at anytime. Nuyts can
provide your organisation with the most flexible and reliable systems on the market.
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Further
information from Nuyts Engineering can be requested quickly and effectively through
submitting a few details using the Nuyts online form . An engineer or sales person will
contact you upon receiving your request. Alternately, information can be requested
via fax, e-mail or by simply giving Nuyts a call. Thank you for your time and
interest in Nuyts Engineering. |
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| Postal Address |
Nuyts GmbH |
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Eitensheimer Straße 41 A |
| D - 85114 Buxheim |
| Germany |
| Phone |
+49 (0) 8458 - 3904-0 |
| Fax |
+49 (0) 8458 - 3904-20 |
| E-mail |
info@nuyts.com |
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