Manntech’s Articulated Mechatronic System (AMS): Revolutionising Façade Access with Innovation and Sustainability
As cities continue to evolve with increasingly complex high-rise architecture, the challenge of efficient, safe, and sustainable façade maintenance becomes more critical. Traditional Building Maintenance Units (BMUs) impose heavy structural loads, require extensive crane installations, and often struggle with accessing intricate building façades. Manntech introduces a game-changing solution: the Articulated Mechatronic System (AMS)—an advanced BMU that redefines efficiency, sustainability, and smart automation.
Pushing the Boundaries of Façade Maintenance
AMS was developed to address two primary challenges: reducing the structural impact of heavy rooftop equipment and enhancing automation for more efficient and cost-effective façade access. The result is a revolutionary lightweight, modular system with 20 percent less weight, 40 percent faster assembly, and a 27 percent lower carbon footprint. With IoT integration, automated path planning, and remote monitoring, AMS transforms how high-rise façades are maintained—providing a seamless, future-ready solution.
Where AMS is Already Transforming High-Rise Maintenance
AMS has been successfully deployed at Project FOUR in Frankfurt, a cutting-edge urban development featuring four skyscrapers. The system was implemented in Tower 1 (233 meters) and Tower 4 (100 meters), demonstrating its precision, adaptability, and efficiency in buildings with complex façade geometries. Go to case study
How AMS Stands Out from Traditional BMUs
AMS eliminates the inefficiencies of traditional elbow jib designs with optimised automation and path planning. It enables pre-programmed movement, ensuring seamless navigation around private areas such as meeting rooms and restricted façade sections.
The lightweight and modular design reduces structural weight by 20 percent, requiring less roof reinforcement and lowering construction costs. Its modular structure allows components to be transported via elevators, eliminating the need for cranes or helicopters.
AMS enhances maneuverability by enabling precise movement in restricted spaces, such as tight passageways and parking garages, ensuring optimal cleaning and maintenance efficiency.
With MyBMU IoT technology, building owners can track BMU usage in real time, monitor cleaning schedules, and enable predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and repair costs.
Sustainability: A Core Pillar of AMS Innovation
AMS significantly lowers the Scope 3 carbon footprint of tall buildings. Over its 25-year lifecycle, the system achieves a 27 percent reduction in carbon emissions, including a 49 percent decrease from raw materials and a 17 percent reduction in manufacturing emissions. Designed to last up to 30 years, AMS minimizes waste and the need for frequent replacements while aligning with LEED and BREEAM green building standards.
Cost Savings and Operational Efficiency
AMS reduces costs through faster installation, lower maintenance downtime, and improved automation. Assembly is 40 percent faster, cutting labor and crane dependency. The system’s lightweight construction lowers energy consumption, while remote monitoring minimizes unplanned maintenance expenses.
Future-Proofing Tall Buildings
AMS is designed for both new and existing buildings. Its modular and adaptable structure allows seamless integration with modern Building Management Systems (BMS) and smart city infrastructures, ensuring long-term efficiency and sustainability.
Shaping the Future of High-Rise Maintenance
Manntech’s Articulated Mechatronic System is more than just a façade access solution—it is a forward-thinking innovation that sets new industry standards in efficiency, sustainability, and automation. By eliminating design constraints, reducing environmental impact, and optimising maintenance operations, AMS paves the way for the next generation of smarter, greener, and more cost-effective skyscrapers.
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