General Overview
Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) Training Classes allow users to take control and maintain their systems. Our hands-on classes will teach students about the features of each software tool available. Course exercises allow for practice programming, modifying paths, and monitoring system/vehicle performance.
Classes are available at our Daifuku Airport & AGV Innovation Center in Novi, Michigan. This modern facility has been specially designed for AGV training, with a classroom and a variety of on-site AGVs for student hands-on exercises. Students run the equipment on test tracks and are instructed by experienced educators with an in-depth knowledge of AGVs. Selected courses are also offered at customer sites.
Basic Maintenance and Troubleshooting
This course teaches preventative maintenance procedures to enhance the performance and longevity of AGV systems and vehicles. Included in this training are: basic mechanical / electrical functions, component review and configuration, vehicle manuals, and troubleshooting techniques.
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Who Should Attend |
Mechanical/Electrical Technicians/ Engineers and Maintenance Personnel |
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Prerequisites |
None |
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AGV Guidance Types |
All Types |
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Location |
Customer Site |
AGV Awareness
This course is for employees who work near or interact with your AGVs. This training includes safety and basic operations. If needed, we encourage you to hold multiple sessions to cover all shifts. Many customers purchase this class with Basic Maintenance and Troubleshooting Training.
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Who Should Attend |
Personnel who work near or interact with the AGVs |
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Prerequisites |
None |
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AGV Guidance Types |
All Types |
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Location |
Customer Site |
CartTools Programming
This course teaches you to use Daifuku’s CartTools software, which directs the movement of your AGVs. This class covers functionality and best practices to help achieve a safe and automated environment. Students will be given hands-on exercises, which allow them to create, change and troubleshoot CartTools commands.
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Who Should Attend |
Personnel who make simple changes to an AGV system |
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Prerequisites |
None |
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AGV Guidance Types |
Magnetic Tape Guidance |
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Location |
Daifuku Airport & AGV Innovation Center – Novi, Michigan |
Introduction to System Automation Manager (SAM) Training
This course introduces SAM, a robust traffic control system that manages the AGV’s movement. Students will learn about the basic architecture, as well as file management and SAM system types. Students will review SmartView, which is SAM’s graphical user interface, allowing user to interact with both vehicles and the entire system. Students gain a deep understanding of the reporting feature, to both identify trends and issues that may affect the efficiency of the system. In addition, students will learn how to personalize their dashboards, from Zoom Views to Key Points of Interest (KPIs).
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Who Should Attend |
Personnel who work directly with SAM, monitoring the AGVs and system, pulling reports, analyzing trends, seeking inefficiencies in the system. |
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Prerequisites |
None |
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AGV Guidance Types |
All Types |
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Location |
Daifuku Airport & AGV Innovation Center – Novi, Michigan |
CartTools Programming and System Automation Manager (SAM) Operators Training
This course combines operator training for CartTools Programming and SAM (System Automation Manager). CartTools software is used to program the AGV’s commands at a given location. SAM is a robust traffic control system that manages the AGV’s movement. Hands-on exercises allow students to create, change, and troubleshoot a system
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Who Should Attend |
Personnel who make simple changes to an AGV system. System Designers / Maintainers of AGV systems. |
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Prerequisites |
None |
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AGV Guidance Types |
Magnetic Tape Guidance |
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Location |
Daifuku Airport & AGV Innovation Center – Novi, Michigan |
Advanced AGV Programming and System Configuration Training
This course combines CartTools programming, AGVTools programming, Vehicle Configuration, Path Design utilizing AutoCAD and SAM (System Automation Manager). CartTools and AGVTools software is used to program the AGV’s commands and operations. SAM is a robust traffic control system that manages AGV’s movement. Hands-on exercises will allow students to create, change, test, and troubleshoot their path design and system.
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Who Should Attend |
Personnel who make simple changes to an AGV system. System Designers/Maintainers of AGV systems. |
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Prerequisites |
Proficiency in AutoCAD |
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AGV Guidance Types |
Inertial, Laser, and Natural Feature Navigation |
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Location |
Daifuku Airport & AGV Innovation Center – Novi, Michigan |
Airport & AGV Innovation Center
Located in Novi, Michigan
Daifuku’s Airport & AGV Innovation Center, located at the company’s headquarters in Novi, Michigan, is well-suited for AGV training. This 24,000 sq. ft. modern facility was specifically designed to provide our customers with a consistent training platform with a wide range of AGVs on-site.
30150 Cabot Drive, Novi, MI 48377
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