In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, the efficient movement of materials is essential for greater productivity and safety. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) have become indispensable, offering precise, autonomous transport without human intervention. Invio Automation stands out in this field, delivering AGVs engineered for heavy-duty, high-payload mobility across some of the world’s most demanding manufacturing environments. Established with a heritage spanning over six decades, Invio Automation has grown into an industry-leading partner—designing, building, and supporting automation systems that help industrial giants transform how they move and assemble their products. With more than 370 customers, 65 years of experience, and deep engineering expertise, the company is uniquely positioned to provide both off-the-shelf and fully customized AGV solutions that align with complex workflows and stringent performance standards.

Central to Invio’s offering are its Automated Guided Vehicles, specifically designed for high-payload, heavyweight applications. Capable of transporting loads ranging from 10,000 lbs to 70,000 lbs, these AGVs address the needs of sectors such as automotive, heavy machinery, energy systems, and mobility—including the assembly of EV battery packs, tractors, semi-trucks, and aircraft engine modules. In Achilli Sfizzo, Invio’s CEO’s words, these AGVs are “built for strength, designed for safety, defined by efficiency.” In fact, what truly distinguishes Invio’s AGVs is their integration of proven manufacturing insight with advanced automation. These aren’t generic robots—they are powerful, purpose-built transport solutions backed by decades of manufacturing know-how. “When you work with Invio, you’re not just buying hardware,” Sfizzo emphasizes. “You’re gaining a team that can walk the day-to-day floor with you, understand your process, and apply that understanding to tailor the precise AGV that works.”

Navigation technology is a critical enabler for precision AGV operations, and Invio offers both tapeless SLAM LIDAR—or “natural feature navigation”—and traditional floor-based media such as magnetic tape. Tapeless navigation allows for rapid path changes and new payload routes without costly infrastructure upgrades. Accuracy to within ±1 cm is achieved, supported through factory dashboards tracking key metrics like OEE, dwell time, and activity hotspots. Among its fleet of models, the HW25000 stands out as Invio’s heaviest standard platform, designed specifically for semi-truck chassis transport. Another workhorse, the DTD10000, is an underrated AGV capable of both towing and lifting up to 10,000 lbs, and is often used in rugged production settings by major OEMs. The TD5000 fills mid-capacity needs, ideal for marine engines and MVP assembly lines; the E3500 is well-suited for transporting subassemblies and finished goods through highly automated lines; and the LD1500 serves light-duty applications in facilities operated by global leaders like Airbus, Honda, Ford, and John Deere.

Each vehicle can be enhanced with custom attachments—scissor lifts, powered trunnions, automated slide tooling, and safety sensors—designed and built entirely in-house. These attachments improve ergonomics, ensure seamless integration into manufacturing cells, and enhance safety by covering all obstacle planes. Before installing any solution, Invio’s process engineers work closely with customers using digital layout models and simulation tools like FlexSim. They refine proposed flows, identify bottlenecks, and validate capacity performance in advance—helping decision makers understand ROI and efficiency gains before groundbreaking begins.

In the mobility market, ranging from traditional automotive to EV platforms, the company integrates AGVs with lift tools, torque controls, and error-proofing strategies—empowering assembly line efficiency for chassis, doors, and battery systems. Whereas, for agriculture and construction machinery, its AGVs handle oversized parts such as engine assemblies and axles, navigating expansive production zones with precision.

In energy systems, manufacturers of photovoltaic modules, generators, and HVAC systems rely on Invio’s AGVs to enhance throughput while reducing manual handling risks. Even medical device and life sciences applications benefit from Invio’s AGVs. Their systems handle sensitive diagnostics and imaging units safely, often in controlled environments or cleanspaces.

Through all deployments, the same ethos resonates: Invio is more than a provider—it is a partner in advancement. Their “Factory of the Future” consultancy helps clients—from greenfield to brownfield projects—by auditing current operations and demonstrating how AGVs drive savings, scalability, and sustainability. As Invio leaders explain, automation isn’t about replacing people but connecting intelligent systems across the factory floor—with each movement driven by intelligent intent and integrated controls. 85,000 hours of annual uptime across client fleets testifies to the reliability of Invio’s AGVs. The company’s long-term presence in Fortune 500 environments—dating back to 1999—demonstrates its platform’s robust performance and trustworthiness. The company sees AGVs not just as tools but as catalysts that pave the way to fully autonomous factories. With rising interest in factory digitization, Invio anticipates wider adoption of AI-driven fleet coordination, predictive maintenance features, and interoperability with enterprise systems.

Invio Automation demonstrates how AGVs, when driven by engineering excellence and manufacturing expertise, become much more than conveyors—they become enablers of agility, safety, and efficiency. Offering many years of experience, deep industry insight, and adaptive technology solutions, the company helps manufacturers set the future in motion with confidence and intelligence.