Across various industries globally, the demand for efficient and accurate material handling is increasingly critical. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) have become the go-to solutions for these needs.
Kollmorgen AMS Committed to Promoting Bidirectional Openness Between Dispatch Systems and Vehicles
As the complexity of operational scenarios grows, users are demanding greater flexibility from AGV/AMR solutions, particularly the ability to dispatch different vehicle models from multiple suppliers within a single system. Kollmorgen AMS has been continuously striving to promote bidirectional openness between dispatch systems and vehicles. In 2025, Kollmorgen AMS will officially introduce the VDA 5050 protocol into its AGV/AMR dispatch systems. This will allow users to seamlessly integrate third-party vehicles supporting the VDA 5050 protocol with NDC solutions. Whether using AGVs or AMRs, users will have the flexibility to adjust the system scale according to actual needs.
Johan Lundblad, General Manager of Kollmorgen AMS, stated, "As a brand known for its expertise in delivering customized solutions to meet user needs, our NDC solutions, with over 50 years of industry reputation, are well recognized. With the full integration of the VDA 5050 protocol at both vehicle and dispatch system levels, users of NDC solutions will no longer be limited to a narrow selection of suppliers and technologies, enabling unprecedented flexibility in building AGV/AMR systems."
Key Features and Advantages
Bidirectional Openness: Third-party vehicles supporting the VDA 5050 protocol will be able to operate under the NDC dispatch system. Conversely, NDC-based vehicles can connect to third-party dispatch systems supporting the VDA 5050 protocol.
Version Update: The dispatch system will support version 2.0 of the VDA 5050 protocol, enabling the application of more updated communication standards.
Increased Flexibility: Users will no longer be constrained by a limited pool of AGV/AMR suppliers, broadening their choices, improving efficiency, and reducing costs.
This deployment by Kollmorgen AMS not only reinforces its ongoing commitment to innovation for customers but also highlights its deep expertise as a technological leader in the AGV/AMR industry.