High-Speed SMT Production Demands Predictable Logistics
SMT workshops are typical high-takt production environments where material replenishment must remain tightly synchronized with placement machine rhythms.
Any delay in material supply can cause production lines to idle, leading to losses far greater than the cost of manual handling. As a result, building a stable and predictable logistics system has become a key upgrade direction for many electronics manufacturers.
Challenges of Manual Logistics in Expanding SMT Factories
After expanding multiple SMT lines, a large SMT manufacturing plant found that manual delivery could no longer keep up with dense workstations and frequent line changeovers.
Congested logistics routes and fluctuating replenishment response times became major constraints on line efficiency. After evaluating multiple solutions, the company selected the Reeman Big Dog AMR as its logistics execution unit.
Flexible Load Handling in Complex Workshop Environments
With a single-unit payload capacity of 100 kg, the Big Dog AMR supports multiple carrier types and can flexibly interface with material racks and turnover boxes to meet diverse process requirements.
Based on laser navigation and multi-sensor fusion perception, the robot achieves precise positioning and intelligent obstacle avoidance in complex environments without requiring large-scale workshop modifications.
System-Level Scheduling Improves Replenishment Efficiency
At the system level, Reeman’s scheduling platform automatically assigns transport tasks based on real-time production demand. Multiple AMRs operate collaboratively, reducing empty runs and improving overall transport efficiency.
Production line operators can trigger deliveries through a remote one-button call, minimizing manual intervention points and ensuring faster material response.
Cross-Floor Automation Builds Continuous Logistics Flow
To address multi-floor factory layouts, the Big Dog AMR autonomously operates elevators for cross-floor transport and integrates with electric door systems to enable unmanned access.
This capability fully connects warehouse areas, preparation zones, and production lines, creating a continuous and automated internal logistics pathway.
A Reliable Foundation for Lean Production
After stable system operation, the SMT factory significantly improved replenishment timeliness without increasing logistics staffing. Production takt became more controllable, and execution of production plans became smoother, providing a solid foundation for lean manufacturing management.
As a source manufacturer of AMR robots, Reeman maintains full in-house capabilities from core control algorithms to complete machine manufacturing. With continuously growing annual shipments and increasing overseas deliveries, Reeman AMR products have demonstrated long-term stability across complex operating conditions in multiple countries, forming a mature and reliable product platform.
