Ningbo’s electronics manufacturing industry ushers in a logistics revolution: Reeman AMR opens up “three-dimensional veins” and empowers flexible manufacturing.

In Ningbo, a key hub for high-end manufacturing in the Yangtze River Delta region, the competition for productivity has expanded from the precision assembly stage to every aspect of material flow. During its process of expanding capacity, a large electronics manufacturing company encountered typical internal logistics bottlenecks: low efficiency in manual handling, broken cross-floor distribution processes, which severely restricted the stability of production rhythm and implementation of expansion plans. This pAin point presented an opportunity for the upgrading of its logistics system to become more intelligent.

1. The Challenges of 3D Logistics: Floor-level Delivery Becomes a Production Bottleneck

The production layout of this Ningbo electronics factory spans multiple floors, and materials need to be frequently moved between the warehouse, various production areas, and production lines. The traditional manual transportation method not only results in significant labor intensity and fluctuating efficiency but also creates natural bottlenecks at stages such as waiting for elevators and cross-area transfers. The production supervisor stated, “A ten-minute delay in the arrival of materials can lead to the entire production line coming to a standstill. In a production environment characterized by multiple varieties and small batches, logistics flexibility has become a more critical constraint than equipment precision.” There is a pressing need for an intelligent logistics solution that can Autonomously, seamlessly, and precisely traverse physical floors.

2. Flexible Breakthrough: Reeman AMR Builds a Three-Dimensional Intelligent Logistics Network

To systematically address this challenge, the factory ultimately opted for an AMR cluster solution provided by Reeman Robotics. The “Spaceship” series of AMRs, which are equipped with a payload capacity of 300 kilograms and a lifting function, can be directly integrated with the factory’s existing standard shelving systems, enabling full-process automation from material retrieval in the warehouse area, transportation across regions, to precise placement on the production line.

1. Intelligent navigation ensures seamless travel.
Reeman AMR employs advanced natural navigation technology, eliminating the need to modify the environment by installing fixed beacons. The robot constructs maps and plans the optimal path in real-time within dynamic and complex workshop environments through laser SLAM and visual fusion perception, and can actively and smoothly avoid pedestrians, forklifts, and other dynamic obstacles. Additionally, the system integrates with IoT technology and workshop electric doors and safety gates to enable automatic passage, ensuring the continuous operation of logistics channels throughout the process.

2. Elevator control coordination, seamless throughout both upper and lower levels.
Regarding the core challenge of navigating between floors, Reeman offers a well-established integration solution for elevator control. The AMR can autonomously communicate with the elevator system to perform a range of operations, including calling, entering, selecting a floor, and leaving, thereby truly achieving seamless and fully automated material flow between the “warehouse-elevator-various floor production lines.” This capability completely breaks down the physical barriers between floors, transforming a flat logistics network into a three-dimensional system.

3. Flexible scheduling, available on demand.
In conjunction with the Reeman Intelligent Scheduling System, production line workers can easily initiate material requests by pressing a button on the call terminal or mobile device located near their workstation. The system receives instructions in real-time and dynamically assigns tasks to the most suitable AMR for execution, transforming traditional “time-based delivery” into flexible “immediate response.” This demand-driven delivery model significantly reduces on-site inventory, enhances the utilization of available space, and accelerates production response times.

3. Significant Achievements: Triple Improvements in Stability, Efficiency, and Flexibility

Following the implementation of the project, the internal logistics of the factory underwent a significant transformation. Firstly, production stability was ensured, with AMR operating 24/7 without interruption and achieving a delivery punctuality rate close to 100%, thereby significantly reducing production disruptions caused by waiting for materials. Secondly, logistics efficiency was greatly improved, with cross-floor delivery times becoming predictable and significantly shortened, freeing up substantial manpower to engage in higher-value tasks. Most importantly, the system demonstrated exceptional flexibility, capable of adapting to high-frequency, small-batch delivery needs while also quickly redeploying in response to future changes in production line layouts, thus providing a sustainable logistics foundation for the company’s long-term growth.

4. About Reeman: Driving Global Manufacturing and Logistics Transformation through Innovative Technologies

The successful implementation in Ningbo marks another milestone for Reeman Robotics’ solutions within the high-tech manufacturing cluster of the Yangtze River Delta region. As a leading global provider of AMR solutions, Reeman has consistently focused on the development of core technologies for autonomous mobile robots. Its products are renowned for their high reliability, adaptability, and ease of integration. Reeman’s products are widely used in high-end manufacturing sectors such as electronics, automotive, semiconductors, and renewable energy, and are exported to dozens of industrial developed countries, serving numerous global enterprises.

Reeman not only provides high-performance robot hardware, but also strives to create an open intelligent logistics ecosystem. From single-unit intelligence to cluster scheduling, from in-site logistics to cross-facility coordination, Reeman’s solutions can be deeply integrated with existing WMS, MES, and other management systems in enterprises, enabling customers to quickly build a new generation of digital and flexible internal logistics systems.

epilogue

The experiences of Ningbo’s electronics factory clearly demonstrate that, in the context of the smart manufacturing wave, the intelligent upgrading of internal logistics has become not an optional question but a required course. Reeman AMR solutions bridge three-dimensional spaces and enable flexible scheduling, thus providing a replicable model of success for the electronics manufacturing industry and even the broader field of high-end manufacturing. It is not merely a tool for material handling but also a strategic pivot for restructuring production processes and enhancing core competitiveness. As technology continues to evolve and applications deepen, innovative forces represented by Reeman will continue to empower global manufacturing, moving towards a more efficient and flexible future.

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