As a global partner for OEMs developing machinery, automation systems and technologies for sorting and material handling applications, Bonfiglioli combines a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance solutions with worldwide service and technical support.
In response to evolving market demands, Bonfiglioli is currently developing integrated solutions with the aim of providing customers with a complete AGV movement package, including complete drive and transmission control systems. This approach allows Bonfiglioli, which is celebrating seventy years in business this year, to deliver ready-to-assemble, turnkey solutions, thereby minimizing the need to purchase interface devices from the AGV/AMRs manufacturers.
The Group is also expanding its product folio by focusing on enhancing payload capacity, catering to the rigorous specifications demanded by robotic sector. The capacity to offer a diversified array of products ranging from standard precision gears and gearboxes to specially designed motors for axis movements and completely customised ones, as well as integrated solutions for AGV/AMRs drive controls, places Bonfiglioli as the perfect international supplier for AGV/AMR OEMs. The codesign with customers grant significant value in terms of performance optimisation, cost saving and accelerated time to market.
‘BlueRoll’ is a high-performance, wheel-mounted gearmotor platform for AGVs and AMRs, featuring a compact and energy-efficient design for a long operating cycle. The modular drive system is available in three configurations, Basic, Advanced and Compact, with a customisable single gearbox load ranging from 360 to 1020 kg and a maximum speed of 2m/s.
Coming to London
BlueRoll is one of the new products that will be on show at Parcel+Post Expo, London’s ExCel (September 23-24th), a trade fair where the company is showcasing its latest automation and drive solutions, designed to improve efficiency, reliability and sustainability across parcel handling and logistics operations.
Bonfiglioli’s presence at Parcel+Post Expo marks an important step in consolidanting its role in the parcel and postal automation sector. Thanks to its extensive manufacturing and distribution network, together with a high degree of product customization, from mechanical interfaces to firmware, software and IoT integration, Bonfiglioli is able to meet the evolving needs of customers across international markets.
Maximizing equipment availability while reducing maintenance costs is a key priority for today’s industrial machinery manufacturers and operators. To support these goals, Bonfiglioli offers advanced Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions that combine Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance, helping customers improve machine reliability and operational efficiency.
Through its proprietary IoT platform and dedicated Z and W sensors, the company continuously monitors the health and performance of gearboxes and motors, collecting real-time data on operating conditions and energy consumption. By identifying potential issues before they lead to failures, the system enables predictive maintenance strategies that reduce unplanned downtime, optimize service scheduling and extend equipment lifetime, giving users greater visibility and control over their operations.
“Sustainability isn’t just about the future, but about the choices we make today.”
This is the vision upheld by CEO Sonia Bonfiglioli and the guiding force behind all areas of her company’s strategy. The commitment to developing a sustainable business model led to the creation of a ‘Sustainability Policy’: a company manifesto that outlines a clear set of carefully defined objectives in line with the ESG pillars.
“The women and men who work at Bonfiglioli are the key to the success of the entire Group,” says Sonia Bonfiglioli. “Their expertise, knowledge and skills are behind the growth of our company. We promote a stimulating environment where everyone can contribute to innovation and excellence with their talent, passion and curiosity.
“We are a global company, with employees all over the world: 65% in the EMEA region, 30% in the Asia-Pacific region, and 5% in the Americas. We promote and protect diversity within our company – at Bonfiglioli, differences are appreciated, and inclusion is quotidian reality.”
