Small parts and tools delivery with Real-Time Status

SESTO autonomous mobile robot (AMR) is deployed to automate the transport of small components, tools, and fixtures between workstations and assembly areas within a high-mix manufacturing environment.
The AMR ensures that every part arrives exactly when it’s needed by keeping production flow continuous and downtime minimal.

Challenges
  • Frequent, manual transfers: Operators needed to move small-lot parts and tools between multiple lines and workstations, consuming time and disrupting production rhythm. 
  • Human-error risk: Misplaced or delayed deliveries led to bottlenecks and traceability issues across the production chain.
  • Space constraints: Narrow aisles and shared human-robot zones required a compact, safe mobility solution capable of smooth navigation and precise positioning.
Solutions
  • Automated missions: Tasks are generated and confirmed automatically through the fleet management system.
  • Operator scan-ins: Optional validation at key handoffs provides accountability for critical transfers.
  • Integrated systems: Connects seamlessly with ERP, MES, or eKanban for real-time replenishment and delivery updates.
  • Compact design: Navigates tight aisles safely with 360° awareness and precision movement.
  • Full traceability: Every delivery is logged from pickup to drop-off, supporting audits and continuous improvement.
Outcome
  • Higher productivity: Operators spend less time on material transfers and more time on skilled tasks.
  • Consistent flow: Automated missions keep small parts and tools moving without interruption or delay.
  • Live visibility: Supervisors can monitor every delivery in real time through mission dashboards.
  • Improved accuracy: Automated confirmations and scan-ins minimize delivery errors and misplaced parts.
  • Scalable operations: The same fleet logic can be expanded to new lines, shifts, or product families without reprogramming.

Featured Products

Automating the movement of materials, components, and finished goods across manufacturing facilities.

Magnus AMRs

SESTO’s versatile AMR platform is configurable with shelves and other top modules for automated material transport across manufacturing facilities.

Magnus Applications

SESTO Magnus applications are built to automate material transport across manufacturing facilities, with configurable top modules such as shelves, conveyors, and lifters for moving components, raw materials, work-in-progress goods, and finished products.

MagFleet

SESTO MagFleet enables manufacturing teams to manage AMR tasks and monitor fleet activity, supporting efficient material movement across production and intralogistics workflows.