Reliable Industrial Wi-Fi for AMRs, AGVs & Connected Automation
Modern warehouses and manufacturing facilities depend on reliable wireless connectivity. Whether you’re deploying Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), industrial handheld devices, barcode scanners, IoT sensors or automated production equipment, your Wi-Fi network has become a critical part of your operation.
At DTE, we design, survey, install and support enterprise wireless networks that provide the coverage, capacity and roaming performance automation systems require. From single-site facilities through to global distribution centres, we help organisations build wireless infrastructure that keeps automation moving.
Do you experience these challenges?
Unlike office users, automation devices are constantly moving, making split-second decisions based on uninterrupted connectivity.
Even brief signal loss or poor roaming between access points can cause:
🔹 AMRs stopping unexpectedly
🔹 AGVs losing communication
🔹 Production delays
🔹 Reduced warehouse throughput
🔹 Increased operational risk
🔹 Poor application performance
A business-critical automation network must be designed differently from a traditional office Wi-Fi deployment.
Wi-Fi for AMRs
Reliable, low-latency Wi-Fi that enables Autonomous Mobile Robots to roam seamlessly across warehouses, distribution centres and manufacturing facilities without losing connectivity.
Wi-Fi for AGVs
Wireless infrastructure designed for Automated Guided Vehicles, providing consistent coverage and dependable communication along fixed travel routes.
Warehouse Automation Wi-Fi
Enterprise wireless networks that support barcode scanners, handheld terminals, voice picking, RFID systems, smart conveyors and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Manufacturing Wi-Fi
Industrial Wi-Fi for production environments, connecting machinery, PLCs, HMIs, tablets and operators across the factory floor.
Industrial IoT
Scalable wireless networks for connected sensors, monitoring systems, environmental controls and real-time operational data.
Robotics & Smart Factories
Wireless solutions that enable collaborative robots (cobots), industrial robotics and Industry 4.0 technologies to communicate efficiently and securely.
Warehouse automation & logistics
Today’s warehouses contain far more than robots.
We help deliver reliable wireless connectivity for:
🔹 Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
🔹 Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
🔹 Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
🔹 Pick-to-Light systems
🔹 Barcode scanners
🔹 RFID readers
🔹 Industrial tablets
🔹 Voice picking solutions
🔹 IoT sensors
🔹 Smart conveyors
🔹 Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS)
🔹 PLC-connected equipment
🔹 Industrial HMIs
🔹 Mobile workstations
Every connected device places different demands on your wireless network, making planning essential before deployment.
Industrial Wi-Fi surveys
Before installing or expanding an automation solution, understanding your RF environment is essential.
Our engineers perform comprehensive Wi-Fi surveys that identify:
🔹 Existing coverage
🔹 Signal strength
🔹 Roaming performance
🔹 Sources of interference
🔹 Capacity limitations
🔹 Channel utilisation
🔹 Suitable access point locations
🔹 High-density traffic areas
Designed for demanding environments
Industrial environments introduce challenges rarely found in offices.
These include:
🔹 High-bay racking
🔹 Metal shelving
🔹 Machinery
🔹 Conveyor systems
🔹 Cold stores
🔹 Freezer environments
🔹 Production equipment
🔹 Concrete walls
🔹 Mezzanine floors
🔹 High ceilings
🔹 Constant movement of stock
Our wireless engineers understand how these factors affect RF propagation and design networks accordingly.
Future-proof your automation investment
Automation projects continue to evolve.
Robot fleets grow.
New production lines are added.
Warehouses expand.
A professionally designed wireless network gives your business the flexibility to scale without constantly redesigning your infrastructure.
By carrying out a comprehensive wireless site survey before deployment, you reduce costly rework and ensure your automation systems have the connectivity they need from day one.
FAQ
AMRs and AGVs rely on continuous wireless communication to receive instructions, report their location and interact with warehouse management systems. Poor Wi-Fi coverage or unreliable roaming can lead to delays, reduced productivity and unexpected downtime.
Yes. A professional Wi-Fi survey identifies coverage gaps, interference and capacity issues before deployment. This ensures your wireless network can support automation systems reliably and reduces the risk of costly changes after installation.
We design wireless networks for a wide range of automation technologies, including AMRs, AGVs, ASRS systems, barcode scanners, RFID readers, industrial handheld devices, voice picking, IoT sensors, PLC-connected equipment and other connected manufacturing and warehouse technologies.
Absolutely. Many existing wireless networks were originally designed for office users rather than mobile automation. We can assess your current infrastructure, identify limitations and recommend improvements to support your automation requirements.
Our wireless networks are designed with seamless roaming in mind, ensuring AMRs, AGVs and other mobile devices can move between access points with minimal interruption. We optimise access point placement, RF coverage and network configuration to deliver reliable performance.
Yes. DTE offers a complete service, including Wi-Fi surveys, network design, installation, validation and ongoing managed support. We can manage the entire project from initial assessment through to long-term optimisation.
Yes. We design wireless networks with scalability in mind, allowing your infrastructure to support additional robots, IoT devices, warehouse expansion and future automation technologies without requiring a complete redesign.
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