At FicoMirrors Polska Sp. z o.o., we implemented internal transport automation in a production environment where there is no room for chaos, downtime or manual firefighting. This deployment shows what AGV looks like when it is designed to work in a real automotive Tier-1 process, not as a demo.
Deployment goal
The operational goal was clear from the start:
- stable pallet flow between production, warehouse and quality control,
- zero waiting time of production lines for logistics,
- reduced dependence on operator availability.
Implemented solution
The answer was a system based on 2 autonomous AGV forklifts that:
- operate 24/7 in line with the production rhythm,
- receive tasks automatically,
- handle pallets up to 250 kg,
- work safely in shared zones with people.
End-to-end process design
We designed the full process end to end: from pallet pickup at 4 production lines, through quality control and polishing, to the circulation of empty containers. Transport tasks are triggered via tablets at the production lines and push-button panels, so there is no need for phone calls, searching for forklifts or manual coordination.
Operational result
The deployment delivered a measurable operational effect:
- up to 13 pallets per hour without downtime,
- no logistics bottlenecks,
- predictable response time after packaging,
- less running around, more order and higher safety,
- a system ready for scaling with additional lines and additional AGVs.
Project cooperation
We would also like to thank the entire FicoMirrors Polska Sp. z o.o. team for their openness, commitment and day-to-day cooperation throughout the project, including Monika Malciak.
The project was delivered in close cooperation with DBR77, with Katarzyna Marszalkiewicz as the project lead. The end-to-end scope on the Inovatica AGV side covered process analysis, system design, integration, commissioning and support.
If automation is meant to work in real production, not just on slides, this is what it looks like in practice.
