Singapore mega-port implements Stäubli robot charging solution


Tuesday, 25 May, 2021

Singapore mega-port implements Stäubli robot charging solution

PSA Singapore’s new mega-port will have fully automated key operations with AGVs that are automatically charged during the operation process.

In the course of maintenance, the battery systems are exchanged automatically with Stäubli’s Multi Connect System, or MCS.

PSA Singapore is ranked the world’s largest container trans-shipment hub. To anticipate the future growth in global trade, PSA is constructing the new mega-port at Tuas. This future port will feature totally automated terminal operations.

A part of this development is based on the fully battery-powered AGVs (automated guided vehicles), which have a carrying capacity of 65 tons and a cruising speed of 25 km/h. With electrical drive, they are more energy efficient, require less maintenance and have a positive effect on reducing CO2 emissions for port operations.

For the highest efficiency of the operation recharging the batteries of the AGVs is done with the QCC automatic rapid charging solution from Stäubli. To keep up high availability for the operating AGV fleet, quick battery pack replacement is carried out off-board the AGV.

The connection and disconnection is handled quickly, safely and easily without any human intervention supported by the Stäubli Multi Connect System (MCS) that combines different energy sources to be connected in one single movement.

During evaluation and implementation, engineers from Stäubli supported the installation on-site and interacted closely with both the PSA engineering team and involved technology suppliers to deliver a safe and dependable, high-power electrical transmission solution for PSA battery-powered fleet.

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