System 3r: Turning Performance

System 3R, part of GF Machining Solutions, introduced its latest breakthrough in manufacturing automation at IMTS 2024 with the debut of Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR). Designed to enhance flexibility and efficiency in lights-out manufacturing, the AMR builds on System 3R’s decades of experience in automation and tooling innovation.

System 3R’s journey in automation began in 1967 in Stockholm, Sweden, with the development of a high-precision tooling system. This system allowed parts to move seamlessly between different machine operations — such as milling, turning, grinding, and lathing — with a repetition accuracy within 2 μm.

Two decades later, the company introduced robots to automate processes during nights and weekends, significantly improving productivity. The AMR represents the next step in this evolution, enabling flexible movement of large fixtures and pallets across multiple cells within a factory.

Unlike traditional Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), which rely on fixed paths embedded in the floor, the AMR is equipped with advanced mapping and obstacle avoidance technology.

Dynamic Navigation: The AMR uses a virtual map to navigate factory floors in real time. If an obstacle appears, it intelligently reroutes to its destination.