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Is Germany a winner
after all?
Dear readers,
A few weeks may have passed since the World Cup in Russia and
although the German team got kicked out far too early, the event
certainly benefitted the German economy thanks to a surge of additional
contracts.
According to details provided by the German/Russian chamber of
foreign trade, around fifty companies were involved in modernizing
the infrastructure, assisting with preparations, and maintaining the
premises where the events were staged for the World Cup. The chamber
of foreign trade estimates that the contract value is around EUR 3
billion. Large companies, like Siemens and Bosch, were also involved
and provided safety equipment, as well as air conditioning and heating
units. The Bosch team, for example, installed a video monitoring
system at one of the World Cup venues.
However, even once all of the orders relating to the 2018 World Cup
have been completed, numerous economic experts are certain that the
modernization of hotels and apartments will continue. The World Cup
attracted a lot of tourists from home and abroad. To ensure that
Moscow remains an attractive destination for domestic and foreign
investments, as well as company relocations, the local government has
already been investing in a renovation program since 2017. However, it
remains to be seen to what extent German
companies will benefit from this.
German and Russian companies will have an
excellent opportunity to discuss future cooperations
at Cemat Russia. A spin-off of
Cemat in Hanover, the annual trade fair for
conveying equipment, warehouse
technology, and logistics has become well
established on the Russian market. Cemat
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TABLE OF CONTENT
NEWS AND MARKETS
08
03 EDITORIAL
06 WORLDWIDE NEWS
08 OPTIMISM IN SIGHT
FOR THE RUSSIAN
ECONOMY
34
24
30 WITNESS THE CULTURE OF
AUTOMATION IN SOUTH CHINA’S
INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
32 SECURITY FOR THE CONNECTED
INDUSTRY
34 BRINGING DIGITAL TWIN
APPLICATIONS TO YOUR BUSINESS
35 HIGH-QUALITY SPICES
WITH PROCESS CONTROL
MOTION AND DRIVES
24 HIGH PERFOR-
MANCE POLYMER
BEARINGS FOR
BEVERAGE
FILLING AND
PACKAGING
SYSTEMS
26 PRODUCT NEWS
AUTOMATION
36 SUSTAINABLE GENERATION OF
POSITIONING SYSTEMS
38 MAKING MACHINE VISION ROBUST
40 GUIDED OPERATOR SOLUTIONS
ENHANCE QUALITY CONTROL
PROCESS
42 PRODUCT NEWS
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14
LOGISTICS
12 BLG REMAINS CONFIDENT
ABOUT RUSSIA’S POTENTIAL
14 CEMAT RUSSIA: SHOWCASING
RUSSIA’S POTENTIAL IN THE
TRANSPORTATION AND
LOGISTICS SECTOR
17 PRODUCT NEWS
18 BEUMER GROUP INVESTS ALL
ITS EXPERTISE IN NEW
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20 COMBINED TRANSPORT AND
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W RLDWIDE NEWS
Turck and Banner found Joint Venture
in Malaysia
Turck and Banner Engineering have founded an additional joint
venture in Southeast Asia (SEA). After the regional headquarters in
Singapore, Turck Banner Malaysia is the second joint venture in the
region. Both partners agreed to cover
specific markets in joint ventures
as part of their internationalization
strategy. On
March, 2018, the
business premises of
the new company
were officially
opened in Petaling
Jaya. The opening
ceremony was
introduced by
Managing director
Darren Chan.
Turck and Banner
Engineering have
successfully worked
together in Europe for
many years with joint
ventures in England, France and
Italy. Turck is the regional sales partner
for Banner products in many other regions. Picture: Ceremonial
cutting of the ribbon (from left): Chuck Choi, Patrick Maguire, Frank
Rohn, Darren Chan, Bob Schlicksup, Matthias Turck.
www.turck.com
Large order for Interroll’s Modular
Conveyor Platform from Korea
Interroll announced that it has received a large order
from a Korean E-Commerce company, worth in the
lower double-digit million CHF range for a large-scale
delivery of Interroll’s Modular Conveyor Platform
(MCP) as well as its Spiral Lifts. Interroll will deliver
and install a record number of conveyor modules
covering a total length of 12 km as well as eight Spiral
Lifts destined for the customer’s distribution center
located in South Korea. Interroll is fully committed to
enable the customer’s go-live within an ambitious
timeline by strengthening
infrastructure capacities to
cope with the upcoming
peaks during the
Korean mid-autumn
festival and Christmas
season. Completion
of all installations
is scheduled
within 2018.
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Major lithium-ion order: 19 Jungheinrich
ETV 216i reach trucks for Seglo Logistics
NEWS AND MARKETS
The Mexican logistics service provider Seglo Logistics, a
subsidiary of the Schnellecke Group with headquarters
in Wolfsburg, Germany, has ordered 19 reach
trucks, the new type ETV 216i from Jungheinrich.
This truck model is with a permanently installed
lithium-ion battery as a standard feature. The
order is part of a major contract covering a total
of 118 lithium-ion trucks from Jungheinrich for
Seglo Logistics. In addition to the reach trucks, the
order includes 42 counterbalanced fork lift trucks
types EFG 430 and EFG 220; 50 tow tractors type
EZS 350; and 6 horizontal order pickers type ECE
225. The Jungheinrich trucks will be used in a new
automobile plant close to the central Mexican city of
San Luis Potosi.
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Optimism in
sight for the
Russian economy
NEWS AND MARKETS
Macro-economic and monetary stability, improvement
in manufacturing, rising wages and pensions
combined with rising oil and commodity prices provide
a positive boost to recovering Russian economy. As a
result this improves the foreign capital investment
scenario particularly in sectors like machinery, and
transportation and logistics equipment.
R
ussia is the largest country in the world, with a surface of over
17 million sq. kilometers and a population of 145 million. The
country has undergone drastic changes since the collapse of the
soviet union. Economic reforms in the 1990s privatized most of the
industry sectors, except energy, transportation, banking, and
defense-related industries. Russia is one of the world’s leading producers
of oil and natural gas, and is also a top exporter of metals
such as steel and primary aluminum. Crude oil, petroleum products
and natural gas comprise roughly 58 % of Russia’s total exports,
iron and steel represent 4 % and gems and precious metals account
for about 2.5 %. This makes Russia heavily dependent on global
commodity prices and also vulnerable to the boom and bust cycles
of the commodity market. The economy, which had averaged 7 %
growth during the 1998-2008 period as oil prices rose rapidly, has
been witnessing diminishing growth rates since then due to the
exhaustion of Russia’s commodity-based growth model. Russia was
among the hardest-hit economies by the 2008-09 global economic
crisis. The economic contraction was the sharpest since the 1990s,
but no long-term damage was caused due to the government’s proactive
and timely response to protect the key sectors of the economy
from the after effects of the crisis. As a result, Russia’s economy
Author: Sushen Doshi, International Correspondent, World of Industries
began to grow again and increased roughly by 4 % from 2010-12,
before slowing down to less than 1.5 % in 2013 and 0.6 % in 2014.
A combination of falling oil prices, international sanctions, and
structural limitations pushed Russia into a deep recession in 2015,
with GDP falling by close by 3.7 %. The downturn continued through
2016, but bounced back with an increase of 1.5 % in 2017 as global
demand picked up. The global growth reached a stronger than
expected 3 % in 2017. It continued its growth momentum from 2017
into early 2018 and is expected to peak at 3.1 %. Supported by improvement
in investment, manufacturing, monetary situation
along with rising commodity prices, Russia’s economy recovered
from a recession in 2017. Robust growth in advanced economies
and commodity-importing emerging markets has also contributed
to a rise in Russia’s economic situation.
In terms of manufacturing, Russia registered a marginal growth
of 0.1 % in 2017 as compared to 2016, as industries such as automobiles,
commercial and other transport vehicles, chemicals, coke
and oil products contributed the most and a drop in the production
of computers, electronic and optic devices contributed negatively
to manufacturing growth. Lower government spending in areas of
defense also impacted negatively on the growth. Exports grew by
5.1 %, in 2017 compared to 3.3 % in 2016, this exports growth in
goods was mainly fueled by growing exports of non-oil goods and
robust external demand. Services sector also demonstrated robust
growth in exports at 14.4 %, driven by an increase in exports of
transport services, construction, information and communication
technology.
Russia’s internal domestic demand also bounced back by 3.6 % in
2017, and became the main engine of growth. Increasing domestic
demand, investment, growing real wages and pensions and declining
unemployment, supported by a stronger ruble, contributed
nearly 1.8 % to GDP growth in 2017. Fixed capital investment in
mineral resource extraction (oil and gas), in transportation via
pipelines and sports mainly due to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, were
the main areas of growth in fixed capital investment. While fixed
capital investment started the recovery in some manufacturing sectors
like food products (close to 10 %), textile (close to 40 %), phar-
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maceuticals (close to 15 %), electrical equipment
(around 30 %), mechanical machinery
and components (around 15 %), some sectors
like metallurgy and metal goods saw a
contraction in fixed capital investment
which was the biggest drag on manufacturing
investment dynamics.
Growth prospects
from 2018-2020
Russia’s growth prospects for 2018 – 2020
remain modest, with growth forecasted
to be between 1.5 and 1.8 %. However, in
the short-term, these forecasts may
change due to highly volatile oil prices.
Relatively high oil prices, continued momentum
in the global economic growth
and macro stabilization would support growth.
Yet, the growth forecast for Russia for 2018 has been slightly
decreased to 1.5 % due to carry-over effect from a weak second
half of 2017 and lower than expected growth in the first
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the latest sanctions. Growth projections for 2019 and 2020 stand at
1.8 %. This forecast is subject to both favorable and unfavorable
risks. Favorable risk factors come primarily from higher than expected
oil prices. Unfavorable risk factors include escalation of
trade tensions and restrictions among major economies, which
could derail the recovery in global trade and negatively impact confidence
and investment worldwide. Other external unfavorable risk
factors include a further expansion of trade sanctions, unfavorable
currency exchange rate and rising inflation.
Overview of Russia’s logistics sector
Russia’s continent-straddling size is both a blessing and a curse.
Despite existing transport links, Russia ranks 99 out of 160 countries
in terms of logistics performance. The World Bank’s Logistics
Performance Index ranks Russia far lower than other comparable
economies such as Germany (1st) and the UK (8th). Current low
logistics performance, however, does not close off investment
avenues. Rather, it points towards some golden opportunities. Russia
is in need of updated technologies, methodologies and attitudes
when it comes to transportation sector. Below are some reasons
why Russia’s transport and logistics market is a fertile ground
for foreign companies to invest in.
Well established logistics network – but there is room for expansion:
With over 86,000 kilometers in rail tracks, a road network over
1.4 million kilometers long, plus countless air and seaports, Russia
is a well-established intermodal network hub. That said, there is still
major room for improvement and expansion. The estimated market
potential stands at $ 150 billion in a report from research firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Fresh warehousing stock is in demand, updated
cargo handling facilities at ports, new airports, rail hubs and
logistics centers are needed to match government ambitions.
Foreign investment in transport & logistics is being sought: Due
to a lack of competitiveness in domestic operators, foreign logistics
businesses are already being courted for investment – often in the
form of tie-ups, joint ventures or operational co-operation. Huge
sums are being injected into transport and logistics from overseas
investors. For example Dubai’s DP World, global port infrastructure
and management specialists inked a $ 2 billion deal to enhance
Russia’s port infrastructure networks. Other foreign firms, such as
DHL or Finnish company Itella Russia, are already well established
in the Russian market. Technological advantages, efficient operations
and experience, puts international brands at a significant advantage.
Russia is greatly in need of integrated and cost-effective
transport and logistics solutions, so international operators can
score some big wins in Russia.
E-commerce is on the rise: With more than 75 million internet users,
Russia’s e-commerce sector has been growing despite the otherwise
economic hardships. Online retail grew by more than 6 % in
2015 during the peak of the Russian recession, and is now worth
more than $ 23 billion. So what does this mean for transport and
logistics? Simply put, Russia requires a higher number of fulfillment
centers, increased third-party and courier services and extra warehousing
real estate. Warehousing alone is estimated to need $ 30
billion of extra investment to keep pace. E-commerce is gaining further
prominence in Russia’s retail makeup – and extra logistical services
are needed to match growing online sales numbers.
Weak third party logistics: Underdeveloped and lack of competitiveness
from Russia’s domestic 3pl providers is hampering the sector.
Foreign companies such as DHL and TNT Express already dominate
the market. Foreign firms are able to do so due to their
significant technological advantages, operational efficiency and
access to financing. Logistics technology manufacturers can supply
Russian 3pl operators with the tech needed to claw back a larger
market share. Fulfillment, cargo tracking and intelligent inventory
solutions are in high demand.
With opportunities abound across the length and breadth of the
country, investors and companies should certainly look to the world’s
largest nation as their next market for investment or expansion.
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BLG remains confident about
Russia’s potential
BLG Logistics has been active on the Russian market
since 2008. Around ten years ago, the logistics service
provider opened its first branch in St. Petersburg. Two
years later, BLG entered into a strategic partnership
with the Sea Port of St. Petersburg to take on port
handling activities there. Initially, the logistics expert
was responsible for marketing the automobile areas as
well as for quality inspection.
Good development in Bronka
In 2017, some six years after starting up in St. Petersburg, BLG
Logistics relocated its operative port activities from the city port of
St. Petersburg to the newly built port of Bronka. St. Petersburg’s new
deep-water port opened in January 2016. Regular line services
connect Bronka with the main Northern-range ports, including the
Auto-Terminal Bremerhaven run by BLG.
At the beginning of 2017, BLG Logistics Automobile SPb and LLC
Fenix, owner and operator of the Russian port of Bronka, signed a
long-term cooperation contract for automobile handling via Bronka.
It means BLG Logistics is now responsible there for port handling as
LOGISTICS
I
n 2011, BLG Logistics added transport services to its portfolio.
The next year saw the Russian automobile market boom, with
some 3 million new registrations. However, uncertain political
conditions in the subsequent years followed by sanctions imposed
by Western countries and the collapse of the oil price led to a devaluation
of the ruble, high inflation, and declining real income.
The central bank reacted with two-figure interest rates, which
tightened credit for companies and consumers. These
developments have caused the consumer-driven automobile
market to crash by more than 50 percent since 2013. In 2016, the
market generated just 1.4 million vehicle registrations. This also
affected BLG Logistics. Now, since the beginning of last year, the
Russian automobile market has been picking up again.
We want to successively expand
our service portfolio in Bronka
Uwe Seliger, Managing Director of
BLG Automobile Logistics, Eastern
Europe & Russia Business Unit
well as storage of vehicles. With direct access to the bypass road as
well as six berths for ocean-going ships plus direct connection to the
rail network, Bronka offers ideal conditions for import and export of
vehicles and other ro-ro cargo. Together with Fenix, BLG started its
new business initially on a 12-hectare area with 25 truck loading and
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unloading bays. Uwe Seliger, Managing Director of BLG Automobile Logistics GmbH &
Co.KG, Eastern Europe & Russia Business Unit, says: “The port offers us excellent
infrastructure with direct access to the Russian Federation’s road and rail network.”
Covering the entire transport chain for finished vehicles
BLG Logistics is also well placed in the transport field in Russia. Drawing on European
quality standards and a state-of-the-art IT system, the logistics expert has attracted big
names in the German and Korean automotive industry as major anchor customers for
transport operations.
Additionally, in April 2018, BLG took on the entire transport from Germany of a model
from a German automotive company manufactured in the US. The logistics expert ‘s
activities here start as soon as the vehicles arrive in Bremerhaven. BLG was awarded a doorto-door
contract from there. This includes sea transport from northern Germany to Bronka
as well as distribution to the dealers in St. Petersburg and Moscow. This is the first time the
customer is importing vehicles via sea to Russia. For BLG Logistics, it is a further step toward
establishing Bronka as an entry port for the German automotive industry. Uwe Seliger
explains: “Our medium-term goal is to also ship vehicles made in Germany for the Russian
market to Bronka via Bremerhaven rather than overland, as we do now.”
BLG Logistics remains committed to covering the entire transport chain for complete
vehicles in Russia. The company aims to establish a network similar to that in Western
Europe. The plan is that BLG will take over the full chain from the factory or import port
right through to the dealer. Due to the sheer size of the country, BLG considers rail and
inland waterways to be the best transport forms for Russia.
Photographs: BLG Logistics
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CeMAT Russia: showcasing Russia’s potential
in the transportation and logistics sector
Russia’s transport and logistics sector is a
lucrative prospect for foreign companies. The
international trade fair CeMAT being held in
Moscow, offers countless opportunities across the
length and breadth of the country. Visitors and
exhibiting companies should take advantage of
this event to expand into the Russian and
neighboring market.
With a surface area larger than that of Pluto, Russia
is truly vast. The world’s largest country’s
geographic constraints make it absolutely essential
to have an extensive transport and logistics network.
In order to service its 145 million citizens with
goods and services, the air, sea, road and rail logistics
are in high demand. Moving goods into and
around Russia is a herculean task. This requires a
strong logistics sector – including functional transport
links and well equipped logistics hubs. Russia’s
transport strategy 2030, laid down by the ministry
of transport back in 2012, specifies the growing
need for development in the logistics and warehousing
sector around the country. With the efforts
put in by the Russian government it looks like the
country is on course towards expanding the availability
of world-class logistical hubs and integration
of modern technology into the logistics sector.
Since the beginning of April, 2016, that transport &
logistics markets in Russia are on the rise after a
difficult 2014 and 2015, Western sanctions and the
oil crisis had played havoc on Russia’s transport
firms but now things are starting to look positive
again. Since 2016, millions of Euros have been
spent and assigned for construction of new and
strategic facilities. With number of logistics hubs
increasing throughout Russia, the demand for related
technologies such as picking and fulfillment,
cargo tracking, and other sector-specific
equipment, machinery, and tech is also on the
rise. With all the big logistic projects in the pipeline
and overall growth prospects in mind, CeMAT Russia,
country’s leading international trade show for logistics
and supply chain becomes a ‘must go’ event for all
the industry stake holders.
This 3 day event is an ideal business-to-business platform to meet
and engage with the who’s who of Russian logistics industry, right
from international logistics experts to industry professionals
and highly qualified decision-makers of small as well as large
corporations. For machinery manufacturers and exhibitors,
CeMAT Russia provides a unique opportunity to create
new networks, cultivate new relationships with potential
customers and also to catch up with the latest
developments and requirements of existing customers.
CeMAT Russia welcomes industry
players of all sorts, from small and medium-sized
enterprises to large corporations
and market leaders from
Russia and from Europe and
elsewhere. Whether it is
about offering sus-
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LOGISTICS
The 9th edition of CeMAT Russia – the international exhibition for
materials handling, warehousing equipment and logistics is set be
held from 19th to 21st September 2018 at Moscow’s Crocus Expo.
Author: Sushen Doshi, International correspondent for World of Industries
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tainable solutions in order picking and packaging technology,
functional safety in material handling, performance enhancing
automation systems or project management, CeMAT Russia
has on showcase all the latest technologies and services in all
areas of end user-oriented applications. The event is organized
by two of the world’s exhibition industry leaders –
Deutsche Messe RUS from Germany and ITE Group of
Russia. The exhibitions and conferences organized by the
ITE Group in Russia are supported by various industry
associations and the government of Russia. Combining
Deutsche Messe RUS and ITE’s local market and industry
knowledge along with international experience
enables the organizers to host a business event which
corresponds to global standards.
With all the big logistic projects in the pipeline and
overall growth prospects in mind, CeMAT Russia provides
exhibitors and visitors a platform to network,
showcase their latest products on the market, and
expand their services throughout Russia. This is the
place to be to take the pulse of Moscow’s, and Russia’s,
logistics sector.
Like every year, the show in Moscow will feature
a business forum which will involve presentations
and discussions on various important issues and
trends that are coming up in the industry. The
forum “Efficient management of company intralogistics” is the
main business event of the logistics community. Over the years, the
forum has turned into an efficient communication business-platform
for discussion of recent advances, exchange of ideas and exposure
to the best practice in the field of intralogistics and creating
of warehouses of future. In 2017, the forum discussions included:
n Key trends in logistics and intralogistics 2017-2018: uber, Big data,
drones, IoT, cloud technologies,
n Session on successful development of logistics strategy of leading
companies
n Workshop focusing on increasing the efficiency of warehouse
operations without heavy investments
n A case-study session on successful utilization of information and
digital technologies, video analytics and warehouse management
system at warehouses
n A round table conference of supply chain professionals, logistics
operators
n A discussion on warehouse automation, digitalization and integration
Future of intralogistics
Just like production and manufacturing, the future of transportation
and warehouse logistics is digital and networked. Automated
guided vehicles and systems are quickly becoming a key part of
01 The scalable solutions for the
e-commerce sector include shuttle systems
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02 Weasel is the AGV system used for the flexible in-house
transport of goods such as containers, boxes, and rack goods
03 Externally it can hardly be distinguished
from the well-known attachment: the 2T160B
fork positioner with electronic drive and
patented control system
LOGISTICS
today’s warehouses and production facilities worldwide. New
methods of navigation and increasingly sophisticated sensor technology
ensure efficiency and process automation in production
and warehouse logistics worldwide. What benefit do they offer to
users? What technical innovations and enhancements are there?
All these questions will be answered by the research experts and
manufacturers in Moscow at CeMAT Russia.
Product categories at Moscow’s event
At CeMAT Russia, you can find the latest trends and technologies
that provide solutions for faster loading and unloading, improved
ergonomic performance and the future of hoisting and material
handling. The Move & Lift section of the trade fair has on display
industrial trucks, forklifts and its accessories, vertical lifting
equipment and platforms, scissor lifts, escalators, cranes, hoists,
mechanical handling equipment, monorails, remotely operated
transportation systems, shelf storage & retrieval equipment, power
and drive technology components, hydraulics, pneumatics and conveyor
systems, complete supply chain management solutions, complete
robotic handling systems and port related logistics equipment.
Businesses today need solutions for handling growing quantities
of goods. The Store & Load section of the trade fair features automated
systems designed to increase productivity, and reach maximum
capacity. Visitors can find automated guided vehicles, conveyor
systems that require extremely low drive energy, apps
for storage planning, storage shelf systems, factory and
workshop equipments, pallets, bins and containers, industrial
doors & gates, cleaning facilities for warehouses, loading
bridges and ramps, transfer bridges, loading systems for
bulk goods and containers, and complete logistics service
packages.
Logistics sector like any other, is adapting to the emerging market
realities. The Manage & Service section of the trade fair will give you
an excellent overview of all the logistics services now available for
managing today’s challenges. This includes transport financing
models, logistics planning, traffic control systems, integrated traffic
systems, real estate & sites for logistics operations.
Logistics IT is the technology zone dedicated to professional
logistics software and systems. The focus here is on innovative IT
solutions for production logistics, commercial logistics, cloud computing
and mobile logistics applications in the warehouse. This
section of CeMAT at Russia features e-logistics services, intralogistics
systems & software, computer & control systems, control technology
& sensors, identification technology, Auto ID/RFID etc.
The way, in which today’s organizations are concentrating their
production and logistics networks, it is creating a larger impact on
the evolution of order-picking and packaging technology. At CeMAT
Russia, the Pick & Pack exhibition area focuses on latest packaging
technology for warehouses, packaging and order picking systems,
labelling and identification systems, measuring and dispensing
units, and various kinds of packaging materials.
Photographs: Lead Photo Fotolia, processing VFV Layout, 01 Vanderlande,
02 SSI Schaefer, 03 Kaup
www.cemat-russia.ru/en
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Dematic creates
Robotics Center
of excellence
Dematic, a leading global
supplier of integrated
automated technology,
software and services to
optimize the supply chain,
today announces the
formation of the Robotics
Center of Excellence
business unit, dedicated to
the development and
engineering of robotic
automation. The new
business unit is responsible
for the application and
implementation of robotic
solutions that make order
fulfillment operations more
efficient, productive and
responsive to today’s
on-demand omni-channel
distribution environment.
Toyota launches the new Traigo80
heavy-duty electric forklift
The heavy-duty 80-Volt counterbalanced truck is a true
all-rounder. The new Traigo80 range replaces the current
Traigo HT range and consists of 6, 7, and 8-tonnes models,
of which the latter is now also available with 900 mm load
centre. The powerful motors offer strong climbing ability and
high travel speed, making the forklift suitable for demanding
applications normally reserved for engine-powered forklifts. The truck can also manoeuvre in
compact spaces where necessary thanks to the sharp rear steering angle. The well laid-out
dashboard allows the driver to work intuitively and experience low vibrations and noise thanks
to the full floating driver’s compartment.
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The Dematic Robotics
Center of Excellence
provides a wide variety of
automated solutions built
around process improvements,
robotic technology,
vision and software. These
solutions are applied in all
functional areas of the
warehouse from receiving to
shipping. Typical solutions
include de-layering,
de-palletizing, bin replenishment,
goods-to-robot
piece picking, kitting,
crossbelt and pouch sorter
induct, palletizing and
trailer loading. Solutions are
designed to handle pieces,
cases, totes, layers and
pallets.
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Beumer Group invests all its expertise
in new high-performance sorter
LOGISTICS
The BG Sorter from Beumer Group is optimally
prepared to meet the challenges of high-performance
sorting. The new sorter family offers the appropriate
version for each type of item. Tilt tray and cross-belt
sorters can be used in customer systems. Thanks to
permanent communication with the carriers, the
system features exact and controlled sortation with
maximum flexibility. Contactless energy and data
transmission reduces maintenance costs as well as
wear and tear.
The BG Sorter CB (cross belt) offers a reliable solution for sorting
any kind of items, such as parcels or bagged goods. The socalled
“full cross belt design” means that the maximum belt width
is ensured. The customers’ benefit: More usable belt surface is
available with the same sorter size. This permits handling a wide
mix of goods easily and safely. The risk of products lying between
the belts is reduced. The E-Tray version (tilt tray) also offers many
advantages. An improved tilt tray design prevents items from getting
stuck between the trays, which helps to avoid collisions and
downtimes.
Wireless real-time communication
“Our new construction series is based on proven technologies with
key components like the sorter frame made of steel or the contactless
energy supply system instead of the usual contact lines,” explains
Stephan Heessels, global Director of Beumer Group’s Logistic
Systems division. This enables users to reduce machine
maintenance costs as well as wear and tear. In addition, the dust
generated when using contact lines is avoided. Permanent wireless
communication on W-Lan basis enables real-time data transmission
– compared with infrared communication where data are
transmitted only when an infrared sensor is passed. The BG Sorter
features communication times reduced to milliseconds so that discharge
profiles can be adapted in real time. W-Lan communication
permits careful handling of a wide variety of products: Users can
add, select and change discharge profiles at any time without the
need to adapt the hardware. Moreover, discharge is very precise
with different discharge speeds.
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Beumer Group attached great value to low maintenance and repair
costs when developing the BG Sorter. Status monitoring and extended
diagnostics tools enable employees to detect possible errors
at an early stage. This has a positive effect on product life-cycle
costs. The sorter can be easily accessed for maintenance and repair.
Its design is compact and permits efficient use of the space above
and below the system.
Innovative kinematics of carriages
A completely innovative carriage featuring two points of articulation
and carrying and guide wheels which are tightly fastened to the
axles has been developed for the carriage assembly of the BG Sorter.
This patented solution offers two advantages: On the one hand, it
enables clearly reduced curve radii compared with conventional
carriage geometries. On the other hand, the polygon effect in curves
is minimized, which results in less oscillations in the system.
The BG Sorter is equipped with carrying wheels that have been
specially developed for it and are larger than those used in comparable
systems. They minimize rolling resistance, which directly results
in lower energy consumption and also ensures reduced noise
emission as well as increased running smoothness.
01 Beumer Group’s BG Sorter combines experience and advantages of
the proven tilt-tray and cross-belt sorter families
Energy-efficient drive
The construction series is available either with the proven Opti­
Drive, which is based on servo drives, or the contactless linear synchronous
motor (LSM). Both drive systems reduce energy consumption
and CO 2
emissions. OptiDrive is a patented highly
efficient frictional drive solution, which offers an economical alternative
to the asynchronous linear motor drives often used in highperformance
sorters. A special feature is that the contact pressure of
the drive wheel is automatically set depending on the required driving
power – even for braking. This boosts efficiency to up to 85 percent
and enhances the service life of the drive wheels. The advantage
of the LSM, which is energy-efficient as well, is that it eliminates
contact between moving parts, providing minimal levels of wear
and tear without compromising speed, capacity and reliability.
BG Sorter CB: cross belt design increases capacity
and safety
The cross-belt sorter BG Sorter CB achieves a high throughput at a
speed of up to three meters per second. The carrying capacity is 50
kilograms per cross belt. “Depending on the throughput and product
mix, we can configure the system with one cross belt per carriage
or with two or three cross belts,” explains Stephan Heessels.
We support our customers in
achieving long-term growth
Stephan Heessels, global Director of Beumer
Group’s Logistic Systems division
“This enables us to sort a wide variety of products with sizes of up to
1,500 x 1,000 mm.” The configuration with several cross belts, especially
with varying product sizes, clearly increases the system capacity
if compared with conventional sorters with only one cross
belt per carriage.
The full cross belt design provides an appropriate response to the
increasing share of items that lack dimensional stability. Thanks to
02 The so-called “closed deck” closes the gap between individual trays,
preventing items from getting stuck between the trays
the maximum belt width, these are safely positioned, transported
and accurately discharged.
The new induction unit places items on the cross belts with maximum
accuracy. The position of the items on the system is checked
after induction and corrected, if necessary, ensuring that the products
are always perfectly positioned.
BG Sorter ET: Intermediate cover prevents failures
The BG Sorter ET is a tilt tray sorter, which can transport items with
a weight of up to 60 kilograms. “Jamming of items between the trays
is among the most frequent reasons for unplanned downtimes of
this sorter type,” says Stephan Heessels. “We have introduced a new
tray design to avoid this.” The so-called “closed deck” closes the gap
between individual trays, preventing items from getting stuck between
the trays. This function reduces downtimes and avoids possible
damage to the sorter or the goods. Users can handle items of
different sizes with more flexibility.
“Our BG Sorter combines future-oriented features, which set new
standards in precise and cost-effective handling of as large a product
range as possible,” says Stephan Heessels. “Providing our customers
with this scalable system, we facilitate their future growth
and help them achieve long-term returns on investment.”
Photographs: Beumer Group
www.beumergroup.com
WORLD OF INDUSTRIES 2018 19

Combined transport and
handling system
Production-related process sequences and spatial
constraints were the main focus of the requirements
set out by the Arnold Group regarding the design of a
conveying system for glass tubes. The tubes coming
directly from production at a temperature of approx.
100°C were to be accepted by the conveying
technology, transported, and transferred to the
corresponding further processing stations. Although
this design sounds pretty straightforward, the
engineers at AMI Förder- und Lagertechnik had to
develop a technically sophisticated indexing conveyor
system that was specifically tailored to the operator’s
requirements.
The requirement
The requirement for a customer from the glass tube production sector
was to implement a fully-automated conveying system that was
able to execute the handling and transport functions for the tubes
– with a diameter of 25 mm and lengths ranging between 90 and
150 mm – coming directly from production at a temperature of approx.
100°C and ultimately combining all of this into an efficient
material flow. Within a eight-second cycle, four correctly sorted, i.e.
90 mm long, glass tubes should be transported, picked up by a suction
gripper, transferred to a workpiece carrier system with 24 units,
and supplied to the machine plant for further processing by the
conveying technology.
As the Arnold Group had already collaborated with AMI Förderund
Lagertechnik on other projects and because it appreciated the
company’s ability to meet individual requirements, as well as its
specialist knowledge and reliability, the request for a quote and ultimately
the contract to develop, construct, produce, and finally
implement the indexing conveyor system was awarded to the company
from Luckenbach, Germany.
LOGISTICS
T
he Arnold Group supplies a broad range of burners, tools, and
standard machines for demanding specialist glass companies
in the thermal and mechanical glass processing sector. However,
the company’s portfolio also includes complex process solutions,
for example, for solar thermal glass tube production processes, the
highly accurate resizing of fused quartz glass tubes, the highly automated
production of laboratory and light glass, and other special
applications for thermal glass processing. The customer directory
includes companies from the photovoltaics, glass and fused
quartz glass processing, fiber optics, and automotive manufacturing
sectors.
The framework conditions
Certain framework conditions had to be observed in addition to the
technical requirements and the request to integrate the conveyor
system within the downstream processes following actual production.
“Due to the existing on-site infrastructure comprising machines,
systems, safety equipment, and a control cabinet, as well as
the limited floor space required us to be quite creative when it came
to the structural design and implementation,” explains Rolf Quint,
design engineer at AMI. Ultimately, the indexing conveyor system
had to meet process-related requirements and also had to be integrated
within the systems used for subsequent processing. According
to Quint, the workpiece carrier (incl. protruding components)
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used to hold the glass tubes was not allowed to exceed a certain
width, for example.
The solution and design details
Once the persons responsible at the Arnold Group had defined the
framework conditions and requirements, the AMI project team was
given the go-ahead to develop a suitable conveying system.
The construction was based around a belt conveyor with a special
toothed belt that guaranteed the accurate acceptance of the glass
tubes on to the individual workpiece carriers and exact transfer to
the relevant further processing station. With a distance of approx.
six meters between the drive axle and steering rod, a split of 24 was
selected to bridge the gap between the acceptance and transfer
points on the two processing systems. This also enabled the required
eight-second cycle to be implemented.
Due to the existing machines and systems, a workpiece carrier
system with a width of 260 mm was designed, whereby each unit
can hold four glass tubes and can be manually adjusted to tubes
with a length of 90 to 150 mm, as requested by the customer. If an
adjustment is required, this can simply be implemented by the
operator via a knurled head screw located on the side of the workpiece
carrier.
A high-temperature resistant polyamide plastic that even retains
its shape at continuous working temperatures of up to 155°C was
selected for the device attached to the individual workpiece carriers
for accepting the glass tubes.
A relevant guide rail is indispensable for ensuring that both the lateral
and height positioning of the glass tubes on the workpiece carriers
is correct when they are accepted from production and transferred
for further processing. Although the toothed belt is equipped
with its own lateral guide rail on the conveyor system, the lateral and
height positioning of the workpiece carriers must be able to be positioned
accurately for accepting and transferring glass tubes. To ensure
this, the AMI design engineers developed an internal guide rail
system via which the workpiece carriers can be aligned laterally and
in height using two adjustable guide elements on both sides of the
indexing conveyor. This design solution ensures that the length settings
on the workpiece carriers are not affected by interference contours
caused by supports, for example, and that a safety barrier of less
than the available width of 260 mm could be implemented.
A bevel gear with a flange-mounted servo motor and absolute
value transmitter supported by an inductive proximity switch at the
acceptance position have been implemented to ensure that the cycle
of the toothed belt and workpiece carriers is accurate. A light barrier
and reflector at the relevant acceptance and transfer stations are
also used to check whether the holding fixture on the relevant workpiece
carrier is empty before being loaded and following removal.
Special handling features
01 Quint: “By developing the indexing conveyor system, we have
once again demonstrated that with our specialist knowledge we can
implement specific operator requirements.”
02 The knurled head screw on the workpiece carrier is used to
adjust it to the length of the tube being accepted
03 The onboard suction gripper unit ensures that the glass
tubes are accepted and transferred
AMI developed and produced a handling system made up of an aluminum
base frame construction to be used for the transfer function
to the relevant further processing system. A solid aluminum base
plate is provided to secure the linear pneumatic drive, including the
guide rail, mechanical stop, and vibration damper. The guide block
of the linear drive is designed to support the vertically guided cylinder,
on which the four spring-loaded suction grippers – one per
glass tube – are attached. All of the pneumatic valves are positioned
in close proximity to the relevant drive. This ensures that any delays
caused by excessive hose lengths are avoided.
The onboard vacuum ejectors for the handling system are positioned
in direct proximity to the suction grippers for similar reasons.
The advantages are clear to see: Short hose lengths, improved
response characteristics, and fewer hoses in the energy chain (only
two air supply lines, instead of one air supply and four vacuum
lines). The pneumatic hoses, valve cables, and drive signal transmitters
are routed via an onboard energy chain – its large turning
radius guarantees the long service life of the hoses and cables.
Within the energy chain itself, the hoses and cables are routed separately
using partitioning strips.
Transfer of the glass tubes by the suction grippers to the holding
fixture on the workpiece carriers is monitored by a combined light
barrier/reflector. This ensures that tubes are only transferred when
the holding fixture is free.
Conclusion
With all of the constructional details and overall design, the design
engineers at AMI have developed an indexing conveyor system for
glass tubes that can be integrated into an existing production plant
including its sub-processes and machines, and that meets the objective
of achieving an efficient material flow. Thanks to its low maintenance
design, the conveyor system will also demonstrate its efficiency
when it comes to maintenance and servicing – the bearings are
lubricated for life, for example. Additionally, all of the main elements
are made of low-friction plastics and only need to be checked at regular
intervals for possible damage. This also applies to the workpiece
carriers, where checks are limited to looking for possible deformations
caused by excessive temperatures that may have occurred.
The operator is more than satisfied with the indexing conveyor
system and this project has once again illustrated that collaborating
with the responsible persons at the Arnold Group was a key factor
to its success, explains Manfred Langen Jr., an employee in the Sales
Department at AMI Förder- und Lagertechnik GmbH.
Photos: AMI
www.ami-foerdertechnik.de
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Liebherr launches
first purely
electrical port crane
The new LPS 420 E is the latest extension
of the Liebherr mobile harbor crane
product range. The newly designed
machine is a purely electric driven portal
crane. All crane movements like luffing,
hoisting, slewing and travelling are done
by electric motors.
As the LPS 420 E is a member of the LHM series, it is also characterized
by high modularity. Therefore, it is a universal allrounder
and a key asset for handling every type of cargo, from containers
to bulk, general cargo and heavy lifts up to 124 t. The forward
looking machine is designed for ports and terminals with an electrical
infrastructure. Equipped with two winches, each with a powerful
190 kW electric motor, the LPS 420 E provides a maximum load capacity
of up to 124 t. Therefore, the portal crane can be perfectly
used for heavy break bulk as well as project and general cargo.
Bulk Handling
LOGISTICS
The LPS 420 E raises the bar in terms of electrical driven bulk handling
performance. With a turnover of up to 1,200 tons per hour, the
new Liebherr electric crane exceeds the average turnover of comparable
electric driven cranes in the market. With a maximum outreach
of up to 48 m, ships with a size of up to Panamax class can be
served. This makes the crane the ideal electrical driven solution for
bulk handling – local emission-free.
The main components of the E-drive are liquid cooled and the
heat is dissipated by heat exchangers. The fully closed liquid cooling
system in combination with the heat exchanger are installed on top
of the slewing platform. According to this, no overpressure unit is
necessary to prevent dust coming inside the machinery house,
which is a big benefit for cranes working in a dusty environment.
Container Handling
Productivity is a decisive factor in modern container handling.
The LPS 420 E is an ideal solution for terminals where every container
counts. With up to 30 cycles per hour, the LPS 420 E is the
perfect solution when it comes to container handling performance.
Ship sizes up to post-Panamax class are ideally servable
for the LPS 420 E.
The operator of the new LPS 420 E can rely on very dynamic electric
motors. Furthermore, the low moment of inertia ensures a fast
response of the motor for precise drive characteristics. Due to the
high motor speed spread no gear shifting between normal and
heavy load is required. This allows for uninterruptible power
transmission from maximum load to maximum speed. Another
well welcome side effect is that the noise emission of the planetary
gear box is low.
Latest Technology
The LPS 420 E is especially optimized for terminals with a power
supply ranging from 380 V to 460 V. Thanks to the Liebherr activefront-end
frequency converter deviations in the voltage supply can
be compensated easily for safe and stable operation. Due to the
critical conditions, like limited space and harsh environmental conditions,
a liquid-cooled and highly efficient multi-drive frequency
converter system was implemented. The frequency converters are
Liebherr built components, which have proven themselves in Liebherr
ship-to-shore gantry cranes and material handlers. As an additional
benefit, Liebherr energy storage units can be used to reduce
the peak-load in the crane main power supply and to take
advantage of regenerative energy within the system. The compact
unit ensures a high power storage capacity, which enables the
accumulation and supply of 200 kW of power within 15 seconds.
Photograph: Liebherr
www.liebherr.com
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High performance polymer
bearings for beverage filling and
packaging systems
MOTION AND DRIVES
Bottling and packaging machinery manufacturers
have a wide variety of possible applications for
bearing systems made of high-performance polymers.
Companies like Küppersbusch GmbH near Essen in
Germany have been using plain bearings from the igus
modular construction system for more than 20 years.
Smoothies, bio-juices, concentrates, spirits and liquors made in
Germany: The variety of beverages for consumers today is much
greater than in the last few decades. usually, it is the smaller
companies that set important trends and, at least in the beginning,
produce smaller quantities. When they want to invest in a partially
or fully automated filling system, they often turn to industry experts
like ‘Küppersbusch GmbH’ in Velbert. Located just 70 kms away
from Cologne, the company develops and manufactures customerspecific
bottling and packaging machinery for the beverage
industry.
Established in 1972, the family owned enterprise specializes in
this clientele and its special requirements. Jochen Küppersbusch,
managing partner and the second generation entrepreneur to run
the company: “In the 1970s, when there were many regional corn
distilleries, we mainly developed and built filling systems for spirits
and liquors. Today, this only accounts for around 10 % of our business.
We are now a more diverse company and see ourselves as a
niche supplier for small producers and fillers of liquid and paste-
like products. We are also profiting from the trend towards smaller
containers and special containers.”
First hand application know-how
through contract filling
A typical feature of Küppersbusch’s procedure is that there are no
pre-fabricated solutions or type series. Klaus Voigt, project engineer
in the company explains: “The customer tells us their requirements
and then we develop a solution.” Since it is mostly about small to medium
volumes and users want flexibility, their solution often consists
of semi-automatic, linear filling, labeling and capping machines.
During the project planning, the developers can fall back on
extensive application know-how and experience at Küppersbusch.
On a separate floor of the company building, the company uses its
own production facilities for the contract filling of a wide variety of
products. Jochen Küppersbusch: “That’s why we know the practical
requirements of our customers from our own experience.”
High performance polymer bearings from igus –
in use for more than 20 years
Küppersbusch looks back on decades long relationship and cooperation
with the motion plastics specialist from Cologne, igus.
Klaus Voigt remembers having visited the company in Bergisch
Gladbach, which is where it was located at the time. This was before
1994, the year in which igus moved to Porz-Lind near Cologne, the
company’s present location.
The designers at Küppersbusch use various type series and versions
from the igus bearings product range, and with good reason.
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01
01 Semi-automatic
filling, capping and labelling
machine with drylin lead
screws for height and format
adjustments
02
02 For height and format
adjustments, Küppersbusch
often uses drylin lead screws
with flange nuts
Klaus Voigt explains: “It is important to us that both the rotary and
the linear bearings can be cleaned well and achieve a long service
life. For hygiene reasons, they must not require any external lubricants,
and depending on the application, this means parts in contact
with product, the materials must be FDA-compliant.” All of
these properties apply to igus plain bearings made of high-performance
polymer with incorporated lubricant.
Rotary and linear bearing technology
Using the example of a filling plant for spirits, which is currently undergoing
its final test runs in Velbert before delivery, it is easy to see
how many and which different plain bearings from the igus modular
system are used here:
For diverse height-adjustment mechanisms, trapezoidal threads
from the drylin product range combined with flange nuts made of
high-performance polymer are used. The format adjustments are
made via drylin R flange bearings. Clip bearings have been built
onto the bracket of an electric motor in order to ensure easy
assembly.
On another (vertical) linear axis, Küppersbusch uses a combination
of drylin R flange bearings with aluminium adapters in which
anodized aluminum shafts move. Klaus Voigt: “We have been using
this solution for approximately eight years. It is visually perfect,
does not need any lubrication and is almost wear-free.”
A variety of iglidur materials
In the choice of the iglidur material, the designers benefit from the
steadily growing variety. Klaus Voigt: “For many years we have
used the FDA-compliant solution iglidur A180. Now we mostly use
the new FDA variants iglidur A181 (blue) and the FDA-compliant
high-temperature bearing iglidur A500.” A relatively new igus
product is used in the current system at the outlet of the rotary
table for feeding the bottles. The guidance equipment for the
bottles was originally made of stainless steel. In order to dampen
the noise of bottles hitting metal, igus tribo-tape made of iglidur
B160 material is now being used. This liner is resistant to cleaning
agents and is characterized by a very good sliding / friction
coefficient compared to glass.
Bearings from igus in valve and pump applications
Küppersbusch also relies on high-performance polymer bearings
from the igus modular system at the valves and pumps of the filling
and dosing stations. At the filling stations, the bottles are raised via
drylin T-rail guides and connected to the filler. At the centering
bridges of the filling tubes, the company installs iglidur flange
bearings, which are not only FDA-compliant and chemically resistant,
but also have an extremely long service life. Klaus Voigt tells
from his experience: “These bearings are heavily stressed. We have
a filling machine that has done 40 million cycles and is still operating
with the first shaft and the first bushing.” Users of the Küppersbusch
bottling plants profit from the fact that they can get by with a
minimum of service. Their equipments are known to the customers
for this.
Photographs: igus GmbH
www.igus.eu
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ackground: fotolia
Mitsubishi Electric’s new safety PLC
conforming to top most standards
Across industry sectors, many production applications
demand critical systems to be operational in case of a
failure to the primary CPU unit. Catering to this
demand, Mitsubishi Electric’s modular PLC series
‘Melsec iQ-R’ is now available as a fully redundant pair
of controllers for high performance and extra reliability.
It offers a complete duplicate PLC rack with all modules,
which the primary set will switch-over to
instantaneously. It also integrates various features into
the PLC for monitoring safety. The programming
platform, GX Works3 integrates both process and
safety-control programming in one environment. This
enables the execution of integrated process- and
safety-control programs with a single CPU module,
eliminating the time and cost associated with
purchasing and installing a separate safety controller.
Mitsubishi has added another layer of protection to the
basic architecture of the iQ-R, which provides process
integrity and dependability. It includes a SIL2-process
CPU module and a separate SIL2-function module as a
set, sitting alongside the power supply module. This
ensures continuous operation by switching to standby
operation if an error occurs in the control system.
Aluminum acts like steel, with Nord’s
innovative surface treatment
Nord’s ‘nsdtupH’ surface treatment is an outstanding
anti-corrosion treatment for gear units, smooth
motors, frequency inverters and motor starters in
aluminium cast
housings. It’s
special method
makes the
surface corrosion-resistant
and
harder; in this way, aluminium behaves like stainless steel with
regard to corrosion protection. It is not a coating, but a surface
treatment that creates a protective layer which is permanently
bonded to the substrate material. Any damages that occur remain
locally restricted and do not propagate. The surface is easy to
clean and largely resistant to acids and alkalis. The ‘nsdtupH’
drive units are a robust and durable alternative to painted geared
motors or stainless steel versions. Nord drives with nsdtupH
comply with FDA Title 21 CFR 175.300 and for this reason are
suitable for food application. The nsdtupH surface treatment is
advantageous for all drives used under extreme environmental
conditions and for hygienically critical applications including the
food, beverage and pharmaceuticals industry.
www.nord.com
eu3a.mitsubishielectric.com
R+W is expanding its servo disc pack couplings offering
by adding the SCL range
PRODUCTS
Servo drives are used for high precision and dynamic motion,
especially in automation equipment, packaging machinery and
industrial robotics. Shaft couplings for these applications must
be correspondingly inertia-reduced, must provide misalignment
compensation, and operate with a high degree of precision.
The company, R+W has decades of experience in this area
with its precision bellows couplings, and will now be expanding
its offering by adding its new SCL range; consisting of a
zero-backlash disc pack coupling with light weight aluminum
clamping hubs – designed for lower torques. The servo disc pack
coupling is suitable for dynamic drive tasks involving frequent
stop-start and reversing operations, where the focus is on
absolute positioning accuracy. Their
hubs are made of aluminum, thus
have low weight and low moment of
inertia. The disc packs themselves are
made of high-strength stainless steel
and feature a high degree of power density. No micromovements
are generated in the discpack connection, which
translates to higher torsional stiffness. The shaft-hub connection
is only available in a friction-locked format with a clamping
hub, split clamping hub or conical clamping hub.
www.rw-couplings.com
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Ebm-papst expands with another
facility in China
Servo convertors equipped with module
systems deliver high performance
The drive and automation specialist Baumüller is introducing
new axis units for its module system b-maXX 5000. The new units
are suitable for a performance range with a peak performance of
up to 240 kW. The entire range of b-maXX 5000 devices cover a
nominal power range of 1 to 100 kW and thus prove to be a
suitable solution for various
applications in machine and
plant construction. The
converter series b-maXX 5000
includes feed-in and
regenerative units as well as
drive units, which can be
quickly and easily combined
by an integrated drive connect
system. For the machine
builder and operator this
means less installation effort and short start-up and service
times. The controllers are available in the air, water and cold plate
cooling types and score with minimal assembly space thanks to
high performance density. With plug-in modules the devices can
be equipped with safety functions according to IEC 61800-5-2.
The machine builder can choose from 4 different modules to
adapt the safety functions to his specific application. The plug-in
modules enable a fast and flexible reaction to new requirements.
With a ground-breaking ceremony, ebm-papst, global
player in the fans and motors segment, started the
construction of its new plant in Xi’an, the capital of
Shaanxi province in China. From summer 2019, fan
solutions for the Asian market will be manufactured here
in the 27,000 sq. meters facility. A new manufacturing
facility in China speaks volumes about the rising demand
in the Asian market. With this new facility, the company is
inching towards achieving its internationalization strategy
and targeting emerging markets like Indonesia, Vietnam,
Thailand apart from China. The decision for the new
location near the city of Xi’an, with its 12 million
inhabitants, is reinforced by the high availability of
qualified specialists and excellent transport and logistical
connections. The company is being represented in China
since 1996 and currently employs around 1,800 staff at the
Chinese sites. The headquarters, along with a
development center, is located in Waigaoqiao, Shanghai,
and a production plant in Nanhui, Shanghai and two more
locations are in Hong Kong and Qingdao. The total
investment sum of the new building is estimated at
around € 30 million.
www.ebmpapst.com
www.baumueller.de/en
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Capacitive thread sensors:
innovative technology from
Micro-Epsilon
background: fotolia
Smart servo axis for effective and
flexible production processes
Lenze, the specialist in machine automation has come up with a
scalable drive solution for production and intra-logistics systems.
The combination of an i950 servo inverter, an m850 synchronous
motor and a g700 planetary gearbox is easy to handle and
facilitates cost-effective production, even for batch size 1. At the
heart of the solution is the smart i950 servo inverter. Its greater
computing power and the integrated EtherCAT-Port make it
possible to control multiple
axes synchronously at high
speed, enabling it to
complete complex tasks.
The second component is
the m850 synchronous
motor. It stands out
because of the favorable
ratio between the mass
inertia of load and motor,
which results in very quiet
running. Despite the high
mass inertia, it is dynamic
enough to handle medium to high loads. The drive is available in
3 sizes, each in 3 different power classes that extend from 2.0 kW
to 9.2 kW. The g700 planetary gearbox is adapted for these motor
characteristics and meets the requirements of mediumperformance
applications in terms of rigidity and high dynamics.
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Micro-Epsilon has introduced capacitive sensors with
a thread, these are not intended for clamping but are
screwed into a thread. This opens up numerous
applications possibilities especially for measurement
tasks where the standard sensors cannot be clamped,
non-contact displacement, distance and position
measurements can be easily carried out using the new
threaded sensors. They are specially designed for
machine building applications where the sensors must
be mounted at a defined distance e.g. on walls, in bore
holes or even very
deep drill holes.
Due to the
integrated plug-in
connection, they
are easy to install.
Conventional
capacitive sensors
are equipped with
a permanently integrated cable that gets twisted when
screwing the cable in. However, the sensors from
Micro-Epsilon are screwed in first and then connected
with the cable via the integrated plug-in connection.
They stand out due to their long-term stability, reliability
and temperature stability. Furthermore, they offer
extremely high reliability and high precision
measurements down to nanometer range. Its innovative
technology, makes them useful even in harsh industrial
environments.
www.micro-epsilon.com
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Differential pressure transmitter
with railway certification
The JUMO MIDAS DP10 differential pressure transmitter with
a silicon sensor is used to detect the differential pressure in
fluid and gaseous as well as low-aggressive media. The
measurement range covers 0 to 40 mbar up to 0 to 16 bar
differential pressure. The highly vibration-resistant differential
pressure transmitter has been certified for use in the
railway industry in accordance with the latest versions of the
standards under DIN EN 50155, DIN EN 50121, and DIN EN
45545. Within the railway industry the JUMO MIDAS DP10
can be used in areas such as pressure monitoring for brake
circuits or level measurement in service water, wastewater,
and quench water tanks. JUMO MIDAS DP10 is also suitable
for monitoring differential pressure to measure current in
ventilation systems or for controlling the degree of contamination
in filters.
Sensor monitors filtration systems
in wind turbines
Efficient use of wind turbines requires full
condition monitoring. This is where
keeping hydraulic fluids and lubricants
clean with qualified filtration systems is
key. The filters not only remove the solids
which increase wear but at the same time
also serve as a sensor, since in a tribological
sense these particles are nothing than
the result of the system-related ‘wear
margin’. So in mechanical systems the
filters ‘measure’ the inevitable wear of
friction partners.
Since depending on the conditions in and under which the
parts are used, this process is not necessarily even and in can
even spike greatly due to spontaneous incidents, the filters
require continuous monitoring. Bühler Technologies
presents a new sensor for this challenging monitoring task.
www.buehler-technologies.com
www.jumo.net
Compact, flexible and easy to install
bearingless encoders are trending in
elevator technology
The use of non-contact magnetic measuring systems like the
bearing-less encoders is a rising trend in the elevator
technology. The bearingless measuring systems are especially
suitable for external rotor motors. Kübler, one of the leading
specialists in the field of position and motion sensors offers
such measuring systems, made of an incremental sensor and
a magnetic ring. This measuring system offers clear
advantages: high resolution, reduced space requirements,
suitable for narrow mounting spaces, flexible and easy to
install. With its compact installation depth of only 10 mm, the
Limes LI50 with magnetic ring can be installed quickly and
easily in tightest mounting spaces. Oblong holes ensure easy
adjusting of the measuring system. A wide mounting
tolerance between the sensor head and the magnetic ring
ensures trouble-free installation. Just like its encoders, the
bearingless measuring system is particularly robust and
reliable.
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Witness the culture of automation
in South China’s industrial sector
As one of the largest and busiest industrial trade fairs
in Asia, Industrial Automation Show - Shanghai, offers
an excellent opportunity for visitors and exhibiting
companies to interact and understand the trends of
Asia’s automation market. These face to face
interactions allow visitors to see what companies have
to offer and for automation companies to better
understand the requirements of their clients.
Organized by Germany’s leading trade fair organizers, Deutsche
Messe AG along with Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd.,
the Industrial Automation Show (IAS) Shanghai will be hosted
from September 19th-23rd, 2018 at the National Exhibition and
Convention Center in Shanghai. Just like every year, the prestigious
fair grounds with a display area of more than 70,000 sqm will
attract exhibitors and visitors from all over Asia and South China,
in particular. In 2017, this five-day show attracted over 160,000
trade visitors from home and abroad, reporting a rise of nearly 6.5
% more visits as compared to 2016. These numbers show the strong
market position this event holds amongst all of Asia’s industrial
automation trade fairs, and the 6.5 % rise in number of visitors
proves the increasing popularity of this international trade fair.
Apart from increasing interest from South China, more and more
exhibitors and visitors from countries like Japan, South Korea,
Germany, Italy, America, Switzerland, France, Austria, Britain,
Israel, Singapore, India and China Taiwan are participating, as the
reach and significance of this event is gaining more importance. In
2017, the proportion of overseas exhibitors was nearly 60 %. One of
the prime reasons for show’s popularity, is the large number and
quality of exhibitors from all segments of the industry that display
their top products and systems. Along with IAS, the venue also cohosts
the Metalworking and CNC Machine Tool Show (MWCS),
these two specialized themed shows bring in more than over 600
exhibitor companies respectively. The exhibitor list consists of
reputed industry names and global market leaders like Siemens,
Bosch, Phoenix Contact, Mitsubishi Electric, Omron, Delta, Turck,
Festo, Beckhoff, National Instruments, B&R, Lenze, Sanyo, Rittal,
Balluff, Wago, Pepperl+Fuchs, IFM, Sick, Harting, Baumer, Pilz,
Hiwin, Keyence, Parker, Nord and many more. Just like in the past,
even this year, these enterprises are expected to make a dazzling
presence with their best-selling products and cutting-edge
technologies that put a spotlight on smart manufacturing, highend
equipment and innovative technologies, which are the key
areas of “Made in China 2025”.
Based on Industry 4.0 principles, the smart manufacturing
concepts and applications are the main direction of China’s
transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing sector. The
spirit of the 19th Communist Party of China (CPC) National
Congress focuses on smart manufacturing and the integration of
information technology and industrialization, in order to revitalize
the nation’s real economy. In line with these guidelines, IAS
Shanghai 2018, provides a unique platform for global and domestic
enterprises to expand their market presence by showcasing the
latest technological achievements, and thus boosting the
development of manufacturing industry. As the largest and the
most influential industrial automation show in Asia, IAS Shanghai
2018 has a strong lineup of core technologies of smart manufacturing,
presenting a vast display of comprehensive solutions for industrial
automation, production and process automation, electrical system,
Industrial IT, and digitalization of manufacturing industry.
Product Category at IAS Shanghai
The trade show is categorized into various display sectors into
production and process automation, electrical system, robotics and
industrial automation IT & software. The production and process
automation category has on display products and systems from the
assembly & handling technology, linear positioning systems,
Author: Sushen Doshi,
International correspondent
for World of Industries
AUTOMATION

control systems, PLC, scada, industrial PCs, embedded systems,
data capturing and identification systems, industrial image
processing systems, sensors and actuators, communication,
networks and field bus systems, measuring and test systems, laser
technology and compressed air generation systems etc. The
electrical systems category consists of electrical and mechanical
power transmission systems like transformers, accumulators and
UPS, electric switchgear and equipment for electrical control
systems, electric and electronic test and measuring equipment,
electric motors & frequency inverters, motor drives, cables &
cabling accessories, electronic and opto-electronic components,
gears and mechanical drive systems as well. The upgradation of any
industry is incomplete without integration of IT and software
systems. To cater to this demand IAS Shanghai offers a vast array of
industrial automation IT and software products like production
and manufacturing software, basic systems and development tools
for industry, internet, intranet and extranet solutions, IT hardware
for industry, professional services and consultancies that showcase
comprehensive IT services to maximize the benefits of software
products.
Robotics at IAS Shanghai 2018
One of the most in-demand sectors is robotics, with China
investing aggressively in this arena. For four consecutive years,
China has been the world’s largest industrial robot market. In 2016,
China had a total sales volume of almost 90,000 units – representing
30 % of the global market. According to the International Federation
of Robotics (IFR), China has had the most industrial robots in
operation globally since 2016. By 2020, China is expected to
produce 150,000 industrial robot units and have more than 900,000
industrial robots in operation. However, despite China having the
most industrial robots in the world, its robot density is below the
global average, with only 68 units per 10,000 workers in 2016.
China’s robotics industry is clearly large, but still has significant
room for development. The Chinese government has recognized
this and has tried to address it in it’s ‘Made in China 2025’ policy.
Over the next decade, there is no downside to this sector as the
penetration of robots in China’s manufacturing set up is set to
increase tremendously. At IAS Shanghai, the robotics display area
will showcase the latest industrial robots, servo control, humanmachine
interaction techniques, robot vision and intelligent
speech, robot simulation system, service robots, machinery,
appliances & components for robotic products.
Shanghai: an industrial power in itself
Another reason why IAS Shanghai is one of the favorite events
amongst automation industry professionals is the host city:
Shanghai. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, a global
trading and financial center, a major transport hub and one of the
busiest container port in the world, with more than 37 million TEU
in container volume annually. Even the Shanghai stock exchange
has emerged as one of the world’s largest by market capitalization.
Since 1992 the city has recorded double-digit growth almost every
year except during the global recession of 2008-09. In 2017,
Shanghai’s total GDP grew to $ 475 billion. Apart from service
industries like finance, retail and real estate, Shanghai also boasts a
strong manufacturing sector which accounts for more than 35 % of
the total output respectively. Steel, shipbuilding, automobile
manufacturing, food and pharmaceuticals, software and
automation are important industry sectors. Shanghai’s advantage
lies in its size and industrial diversity, the competitiveness of several
manufacturing subsectors, and the emergence of business services.
At the same time, Shanghai’s expanding technological capabilities
are being nurtured by a deepening pool of qualified human capital,
increasing R&D, FDI in high-tech activities, and the openness of the
city to the rest of the world. The dynamic megapolis is driven by a
growing middle class, which is feeding a demand for innovation.
With its advanced services, large supplier base, easy access to
skilled and highly skilled technicians and engineers, Shanghai is
rightly positioned as China’s premier business city.
Apart from the business context, Shanghai is also a major tourist
destination, as it attracts a wide range of tourists due to its vibrant
culture, natural beauty, and modern infrastructure. A wide range of
trade fair venues, conference facilities along with its wellestablished
transport system make Shanghai a great destination for
an event of the scale of IAS Shanghai.
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Expert-talk
Oliver Winzenried in conversation with
Nicole Steinicke at IAMD Show Beijing
https://youtu.be/jLHd8zrDcxU
Security for the connected industry
AUTOMATION
The Industrial Internet of Things, Made in China 2025,
Cyber-Physical Systems – many new terms have been
coined to describe something that will influence the
way we work. What does the IoT mean for mechanical
engineers or the manufacturers of controllers or other
devices? We have spoken to Oliver Winzenried, CEO of
Wibu-Systems, about the risks and opportunities that
lie ahead and the solutions we have available.
In car factories, driverless transporters bring semi-finished goods
from production line to production line, where robots choose the
tools they need from their kits to process them. Robots will be sent
to fight fires in places too dangerous for humans; robots will provide
care, and nurture and grow plants. The list of applications that
are suited for the Internet of Things is already long, and it is growing
every day. The IoT systems of the future will rely on public networks,
but public networks are not safe environments. Hackers are always
looking for backdoors or exploits to use in their criminal endeavors.
Author: Nicole Steinicke, Editor, World of Industries
Attackers’ attempts to tamper with data can cause and are already
causing untold damage. The IoT has many unprotected flanks,
which means that every component needs to have its own appropriate
safeguards. This requires fully secure and reliable channels
over which components in factories can communicate with each
other.
Strategy for success: Wibu-Systems’ concept for
protection, licensing, and security
Wibu-Systems, a privately held company founded by engineers
Oliver Winzenried and Marcellus Buchheit in 1989, is an innovative
technology leader in the global software license lifecycle management
market. Wibu-Systems offers CodeMeter, a complete package
for protection, licensing, and security that fulfills all relevant standards
and requirements. CodeMeter is its core product, available
either as a dongle (CmDongle), device-bound license (CmAct-
License), or cloud license (CmCloudLicense). CodeMeter’s components
are integrated into software and back-office systems to guarantee
a streamlined process. Nicole Steinicke, Editor-in-chief, met
Oliver Winzenried at the exhibition IAMD Beijing, China and spoke
to him about the future of protection, licensing, and security for the
Internet of Things.
32 WORLD OF INDUSTRIES 2018
01 CodeMeter offers secure protection and effective license
control for software and digital documents

,
How is your China business developing, especially with regard to
the mechanical and industrial engineering sector?
Our China business is growing very well. Industrial automation is
a driver for the integration of protection, licensing, and security
capabilities. Last year, we saw a 40% increase in revenues in China.
There is increasing demand for industrial automation technology,
and industrial automation systems are more and more relying on
software to deliver their functions. This requires security-by-design
as well as geo-versatile and user-centric business models.
Digitalization and Industrie 4.0 are hot topics nowadays. Which
research projects have you joined that focus on these topics?
02 Oliver Winzenried, founder
and CEO of Wibu-Systems,
Karlsruhe, Germany
In the Industrial Internet of things (IIoT), security-by-design needs
to be the benchmark for all components. This places particular
priority on industrial grade design, the footprint of hardware and
software, development support, and cross-brand cooperation as
well as complete protection from the very first software layer. IoTcapable
protections need to be physically and functionally scalable.
Wibu-Systems offers CodeMeter, a complete package for protection,
licensing, and security. The consistent and interoperable solution
is fully scalable to match any job and application. But how can
companies equip themselves for the connected future ahead?
Oliver Winzenried discusses the requirements and challenges
and shows how companies can look forward to lasting success
in the new world of the Internet of Things.
What did you exhibit at this year’s IAMD Beijing?
At IAMD Beijing we presented the new firmware features for CmA-
SIC and all CmDongles, the new CmStick/B and /BMC, and some
additional features in CodeMeter License Central, Protection Suite,
and CmEmbedded. Our new CmStick/B and /BMC come in a onepiece-metal
casing, designed for greater shifts in temperature and
humidity, and are equipped with an integrated security controller.
Intelligent device manufacturers can protect the integrity of their
technical IP against piracy, reverse engineering, and tampering,
all while monetizing their digital assets.
IUNO, the German national reference project for IT security in
Industrie 4.0, is meant to identify the threats and risks for smart
factories and develop protective measures that manufacturers can
implement. With our interdisciplinary R&D project, our purpose
is to provide sustainable designs and methods that meet the special
requirements of IT security in terms of the operation, scalability,
robustness, and efficiency recommended for Industrie 4.0 processes.
In this regard, we are active in two use cases: A prototype
of a secure technology data marketplace, e.g. for 3D printing data,
and the integration of secure hardware elements in OPC UA
enabled RFID readers to protect M2M communications. The two
demonstrations are the result of our cooperation with Balluff, a
world-leading maker of sensor technology, and TRUMPF, a global
technology leader in machine tools and lasers. We are active in
several other Pan-European projects and continuing to strengthen
our relations with China by being a contributing member of the
Alliance Industrial Internet and cooperating with the Tongji
University in Shanghai.
Security leaks and cyber-attacks are raising the question about
the awareness of the security situation in industry. What is your
recommendation for manufacturers?
Awareness is definitely increasing. Nevertheless, the additional
cost for security mechanisms and their more complex operation
and setup are slowing down implementation. Companies should
consider the best practices and start by aiming for 80% improvement
with a 20% immediate effort. Doing nothing and waiting for an
incident is too risky. To find out more about sustainable solutions,
please watch my video at https://youtu.be/jLHd8zrDcxU.
You are talking about “4D Integration” with Wibu-Systems’
solutions. What is behind this term?
Four-dimensional integration is the core foundation of CodeMeter
to provide maximum interoperability. License containers: Our
CmDongles with and without additional flash memory in many
form factors, including industry-grade CmASIC, CmActLicenses,
CmCloud, support for TPM and TEE like Intel SGX or ARM Trustzone.
Devices: Support for small microcontrollers with CmMicro-
Embedded, embedded systems, PLCs, PCs, servers to the cloud.
Platforms: Wide OS and architecture support, e.g. for VxWorks,
QNX, RTOS, Linux, Android, ... and X86, PPC, ARM processors.
And last, but not least, business process integration with CodeMeter
License Central connected to ERP (SAP), CRM (Salesforce), and
e-commerce (Digital River) solutions.
www.wibu.com
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WORLD OF INDUSTRIES 2018 33

Bringing
digital twin
applications
to your
business
Video
Learn more: SAP’s view on
network of digital twins:
http://bit.ly/SAP_DigitalTwin
AUTOMATION
In order to create new business models and boost
innovation; digital twins must evolve to connect,
interact, and communicate with each other –
expanding the entire value chain by creating a
network. This article demonstrates the impact of
digital twins as a first step towards making processes
more intelligent, collaborative, and automated.
Digital transformation offers significant opportunity, but it can
also be a challenge for manufacturers as machines are becoming
more complex and need to support flexible production.
Digital twins can be leveraged to boost multi-discipline collaboration
over the complete product lifecycle from innovation to operation.
Digital twins are not a new concept for specific purposes like
engineering, manufacturing or operations; but they stood alone and
did not deliver on the promise of seamless collaboration – until now.
SAP believes that in order for digital twins to have the desired impact
they need to deliver value in four distinct areas: be an exact
digital representation of and have a high fidelity connection to the
physical object, support multiple processes (R&D, manufacturing,
service) with just one version of the digital twin, allow multiple
stakeholders and partners to collaborate on one version of the digital
twin, and to allow semantic relations between digital twins of
assets from different suppliers in the customer context.
A new era of networks and product design
Digital twins are more than a virtual lookalike of a physical product.
Spread across the entire product and asset lifecycle, digital twins
are used in engineering, manufacturing, operations and service.
With the product lifecycle shrinking, ever-increasing streams of
connected data and more complex production; organizations need
to work across silos and ensure decision access for all disciplines.
What if digital twins could communicate with one another, creating
a network between themselves? The real-world product and its
digital twin can bridge the physical and digital worlds at all points
along the value chain, opening the door to new innovation and
multiplying the possibilities of what can be achieved. Drawing on
actual usage data of connected products and assets, digital twins
are the basis for new product-as-a-service business models: Using
machine learning, live insights can be gained from the constant
stream of real-time usage and performance data to continually
automate, learn and improve processes throughout the value chain
and across all business areas.
Digital Twins improve collaboration and provide
insights
Creating a network of digital twins makes it easy to share data with
internal colleagues, external supply chain partners and even customers.
Its its partners and it’s customers can collaboratively improve
processes and more.
Sharing digital-twin data with multiple internal departments ensures
everyone is on the same page. The R&D, finance, marketing
and sales teams – groups that typically work in silos – can collaborate
to ensure a new product is properly designed, accurately priced,
sufficiently promoted and commercially viable. Supply chain partners
benefit from a network of digital twins with enhanced visibility.
If an asset malfunctions, the maintenance provider knows it needs
to mobilize a team to fix the equipment. If an organization manufactures
a product ahead of schedule, the logistics provider knows it
can pick up the goods and deliver them early. Finally, digital twin
networks help glean invaluable insights from customers. By monitoring
how customers interact with goods, organizations can remove
underused features from future product iterations or develop
new products that highlight popular features.
Enabling an open, collaborative environment through a network of
digital twins offers the chance to transform engineering, operations
and everything in between. In turn, this allows enterprises to bring
digital representations of multiple products, equipment and assets
together into one technical and business context, and to become
more intelligent.
Photographs: SAP
www.sap.com
SAP supports the network of digital
twins from idea to manufacturing to
service and back in the innovation cycle.
Georg Kube, Global Vice President, Industrial
Machinery & Components Industry Business Unit, SAP
34 WORLD OF INDUSTRIES 2018

High-quality spices
with process control
The processing and marketing of agricultural products like herbs
and spices is very sophisticated. For this reason a market leader has
invested heavily in modern technologies and restructured their
production processes in accordance with high standards. This
includes a modern Scada system, a new plant controller as well as
converters and motor starters.
01
Juan José Albarracín (JJA) in Spain is among the market leaders in
the production and marketing of high-quality spices such as paprika
and pepper blends. Founded in 1854, the company is also the
oldest of its kind. To future-proof the quality of its products moving
forward and to simplify the operation of its plants, JJA relies on extensive
solutions from the Siemens product portfolio. These not
only help the producer to improve the performance of its milling
plants, but also increase plant availability and simplify control of
the drives. The Siemens solution also permits simple adjustment to
future requirements.
Optimization of the production
Until the new solutions were introduced, the products were still
processed using largely manual processes. This meant that only
limited or no use of product data could be made to optimize
production sequences, and also made the process of troubleshooting
and localizing faults very complicated. The extensive modernization
of its operations using Siemens components such as a modern
Scada system, a new plant controller as well as converters and motor
starters – all engineered in the TIA (Totally Integrated Automation)
Portal – has allowed JJA to move ist production into line with the
latest state of the art.
Perfectly control of the spice mill drives
The Simatic S7-1500 is used as the central controller. The company
uses the runtime software WinCC Runtime Professional to operate
and observe its processes. Simatic IPC547E hardware is also used to
enable simple, intuitive process visualization. JJA also relies on
Sinamics G120C built-in units and Sirius 3RW soft starters to control
01 Process
visualization with
Simatic WinCC
Professional
02 Simatic S7-
1500 in practical
application
the spice mill drives. Operation and visualization of the overall
plant take place using Simatic Industrial Flat Panels with touch
functionality. The Siemens solution was rapidly and successfully
integrated into the existing infrastructure, and allows simple plant
operation coupled with the assurance of high product quality.
Detailed visualization of the production sequences
The production data can now be integrated into the existing ERP
(Enterprise Resource Planning) system, improving both traceability
and documentation. The selected configuration is additionally
designed to permit troublefree expansion of the plant at a later date.
Detailed visualization of the production sequences enables
particularly intuitive plant operation, while the simple localization
of faults has meant a significant improvement to plant availability.
Photographs: Siemens
www.siemens.com
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WORLD OF INDUSTRIES 2018 35

Sustainable
generation of
positioning systems
AUTOMATION
Large reading window and codes guarantee
SIL 3/PLe-compliant safety applications, or in other
words adherence to the most stringent safety
guidelines and optimum protection for human and
machine at all times. Achieving this level of safety
previously entailed a great deal of time and money,
but these problems will no longer affect future users
of a new positioning systems.
I
n 2011, Pepperl+Fuchs celebrated the first launch of its PCV (Position
Coded Vision) sensor, combining a 2-D camera as a reader
with a Data Matrix code tape for absolute positioning. The reader
extracts the information in the Data Matrix code, identifies the current
location, and then calculates the exact position in relation to
the center of the camera. The system is innovative in that it offers
the highest possible level of data security by always reading several
codes at the same time.
In 2014, the newly developed PGV (Position Guided Vision)
system – a navigation solution for automated guided vehicles (AGV)
– was released using the same technology. The method of using a
2-D code to tackle the task of positioning remains unique, and offers
major benefits over solutions using 1-D codes. For example, the
user can evaluate the Y axis as well as the X axis and use this data for
positioning purposes.
Both of these systems have undergone continuous optimization
and development over the past few years. The second generation of
the PCV successor model - the new PXV system - was presented late
last year. Yet despite the continuous efforts to enhance these positioning
devices, operators frequently reported a need for additional
safety solutions for absolute positioning and safe navigation.
Machines and plants which can be controlled by electrical or elec-
Author: Armin Hornberger, Head of Product Management for Industrial
Vision Components, Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH in Mannheim, Germany
tronic systems and sensors present a hazard to the humans working
with them. In order to protect these individuals, stringent statutory
requirements must be met. They are set out in the Machinery Directive,
and are intended to ensure that all the machines and plants
placed on the market are safe. With the safePGV and the safePXV
systems, Pepperl+Fuchs has developed a new generation of positioning
systems which achieves the required SIL 3/PLe compliance
for the first time – all with a single sensor.
What is so ground-breaking about this
safety solution?
To start with, SIL 3/PLe-compliant safe absolute positioning has
been virtually unachievable for plant operators to date owing to the
substantial amounts of time and money involved. Redundant
systems with different sensors or different technologies needed to
be constructed. It was furthermore necessary for the safe control
system to carry out plausibility checks of the data, and the overall
development process needed to be monitored by TÜV and ultimately
approved.
A single positioning system with just one sensor achieves all of
this in the new safePGV and safePXV systems from Pepperl+Fuchs.
The new safety technology is based on the particularly reliable combination
of a 2-D reader and the Data Matrix code, which has been
popular for many years. The new system however introduces a special
tape with two superimposed red and blue Data Matrix codes.
The 2-D reader is equipped with two different colored LED rings -
also red and blue. The two-color codes, in combination with twocolor
illumination, form the basis for this unique security solution.
Each individual code contains position and safety information
which is made visible by red or blue LED illumination and can
therefore be read by the camera.
Direct and safe data transfer to safety PLC
The real brain of these positioning systems can be found in the innovative
new firmware. It controls the different LED colors with an
algorithm rated as safe. Each code is then independently checked
for plausibility in the safety section of the sensor. The mathematically
random flash sequence must match the actual position. Since
the different LEDs are controlled via the safety section, the camera
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Benefits
n Safe absolute positioning
according to SIL 3/PL e with
only one single sensor
n Multiple-redundant
technology combines safe
firmware, 2-D read head,
and two-color Data Matrix
code band
01 The 2-D camera can be easily
parameterized with Profinet-GSDML
file via the safety PLC
Absolute positioning system
detects the data matrix codes
regardless of radius size
n Direct and safe data
transfer to safety PLC
via Profinet Profisafe
protocol—without
any additional
function block
needed
evaluation system does not know the illumination color currently
being used for recording. It therefore only compares the data actually
recorded for the code against the expected value.
This means that checks are constantly being carried out to ensure
that the software in the camera is still functioning properly.
The system firmware only transmits all the data to the safe control
system via Profisafe once it has carried out plausibility checks
within the sensor itself. The safe X position can then be directly
processed by the safe control system without additional checks
and used for process control. The result is a unique and absolutely
reliable sensor technology which continuously performs selfchecks.
The system also meets the stringent SIL 3/PLe safety requirements
for the first time, with a high level of efficiency - and
just a single sensor.
Suitable for many versatile fields of application
Based on a multi-redundant
technology, safePXV and
safePGV enable safe absolute
positioning according to
SIL 3/PL e with one single
sensor for the first time.
Armin Hornberger
The new safePXV system is ideally suited for linear safe absolute
positioning in electric overhead conveyors, stacker cranes in the
field of warehousing and material handling, rotary tables in mechanical
engineering, elevator construction, and wind turbines in
the field of renewable energies. As well as safety and reliability,
ease of handling was also of enormous importance when developing
the system. The mounting procedure could not be quicker or
easier. The code tape is already supplied in the appropriate length
and simply needs to be adhered in place. Following approximate
alignment of the reader, additional parameterization can be carried
out directly via the safety control system using the Profinet-
GSDML file.
The new safePGV system has been optimized for navigation with
automated guided vehicles (AGV) in the field of warehousing and
material handling, supply, and production. The solution goes far
beyond simple positioning in this respect. In addition to the safe X
position, the sensor supplies all values required for reliable vehicle
control. In automotive manufacturing, for example, a minimum distance
can be guaranteed between vehicles at all times, protecting all
the employees working in that area. As well as the safe data, the plant
operator can also access angles and Y positions easily and flexibly.
This means that track deviations can be corrected easily at any time.
The new positioning system is therefore the ideal solution for all
navigation tasks, as well as being a safe investment in the future.
A crane system with a crucial safety advantage
The new safety technology makes it possible to increase levels of occupational
safety for employees working on crane systems efficiently
and without significant effort. The safePXV system can be used to
achieve the absolutely reliable definition of a safety zone in which
the goods can be lowered without any hazard. In the case of gantry
cranes in large halls, for example, the new safety technology must be
affixed to the side rails. The sensors then reliably report their precise
position to the safe control system using the Data Matrix code tape.
Since both sides of the crane system are fitted with the safePXV system,
synchronization can be ensured. The trolley and the axis on
which it moves are also fitted with a sensor and the Data Matrix code
tape, with a view to guaranteeing the exact position of the load within
the crane system and safe absolute positioning.
The new technology can also significantly increase safety during
unloading and reloading of containers in port facilities. Portal
cranes are frequently used in these situations to load the cargo onto
trucks. Safe absolute positioning is a crucial factor in placing the
container accurately and avoiding damage to vehicles and hazards
to workers. The new safePXV system can also be fitted onto crane
systems of this kind with very little effort, ensuring that safe X and Y
positions are determined from the system’s two directions and
transmitted to the safe control system.
Photographs: Pepperl+Fuchs
www.pepperl-fuchs.com
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Making machine
vision robust
AUTOMATION
What makes a machine vision system robust?
Robustness in this context is more than just reliability.
It is a reliability that is maintained within the natural
variations of the environment in which the system is
being used.
number of factors come into play here, including influences
A from the surrounding environment, object variations and
machine vision component effects. Choosing the optimum components
for a machine vision system is therefore a challenging task
and benefits from the knowledge and experience offered by
machine vision systems integrators and specialist suppliers. There
is a very large difference between a solution that works in a demonstration
lab environment and one that deals with all the variations
that an industrial environment will expose the system to.
Machine vision requirements
Machine vision systems consist of several component parts,
including illumination, lenses, camera, image acquisition and data
transfer, and image processing and measurement software. The
capabilities offered by machine vision have grown exponentially as
technology continues to deliver improved performance in all areas.
Author: Mark Williamson, Stemmer Imaging, Puchheim, Germany
The overall complexity of the system is determined by the specific
application requirements. Choosing the optimum components for
a robust vision system should be based not only on their ability to
achieve the required measurement (appropriate resolution, frame
rate, measurement algorithms etc.) but also on external machine
and environmental influences and conditions. Especially in an
industrial environment, these can include part variations, handling,
positioning, the process interface, vibrations, ambient light, temperature,
dust, water, oil and electromagnetic radiation. For extremely
hostile environmental conditions, it may be necessary to utilise
specialist housings to protect machine vision components. A common
example would be the use of camera housings in hygienic
environments that require washdown capability. However, there are
many applications where various environmental conditions can be
accommodated using the most appropriate ‘off the shelf’ components.
The environmental challenge for components
The challenges posed by external factors can have implications both
in terms of potential damage to the machine vision components
themselves, and the effects that they might have on the actual measurements.
This is perfectly illustrated in considering a vision system
that has to cope with temperature variations. Many modern cameras
are built to work in temperatures as low as -5 ˚C or as high as 65 ˚C
without damage. However, increased temperatures can lead to more
noise in the image from the camera sensor, but this can be countered
by ensuring that sufficient illumination is used to improve S/N.
It is also important to recognise that temperature could affect the
object being measured. For example, temperature effects can cause
expansion or contraction particularly in metal components, leading
to variations in their actual linear and volumetric dimensions.
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Many cameras are available in housings rated to IP65/67 which
effectively protects against dust, dirt, water splashes or vapours
In 3D measurement systems the change in geometry of the 3D
sensor will generate errors, unless the sensor’s calibration has
temperature compensation included. Many other environmental
conditions can be addressed by choosing the optimum components.
For example vibration & shock – many modern cameras are
designed with high resistance to vibration and shock. Robot or
track-grade cables are available for applications where the camera
moves. Lockable connectors prevent them being dislodged by
vibration. Ruggedised PCs and embedded computers offer good
mechanical stability. Fixed focus lenses in metal mounts with
lockable screws provide shock and vibration protection. Filters can
provide simple protection of the lens surface.
Or what about dust, dirt and water? Many cameras are available in
housings rated to IP65/67 which effectively protects against dust, dirt
and water splashes. Dust, dirt, liquids or vapours can stick to the LED
or the surfaces of the lens system, reducing the light reaching the
sensor. This can be overcome by increasing the camera gain, by software
processing of the image or by adjusting the output of the LED.
These and other factors affect the quality of the images produced
by the sensor which is critical since these images are used for the
actual measurements.
Making measurements
Machine vision measurements are handled according to the system
configuration. Smart cameras have image acquisition, processing
and analysis capabilities embedded within them. Compact embedded
vision systems designed for demanding machine vision and
automation applications requiring multiple cameras provide image
acquisition, processing and analysis capabilities within the processing
unit. PC-based systems will have the software on the PC.
The accuracy and repeatability of results depends on the particular
software algorithms used and their sub-pixel accuracy.
High quality software products and libraries often provide more
robust software tools than cheaper or open source systems, but
often differences can only be evaluated by direct comparison and
with varying inspection environments. Today’s vision systems can
even tolerate a limited degree of variation in product size and
shape, and can recognise classes of natural product with their
inevitable variations within them. Even with the most robust vision
system, however, external influences can lead to poor measurement
results. For example, vibrations can lead to blurry images,
while variable part feeding could lead to variable image perspectives.
Motion blur can arise when using too long an exposure time
to image moving objects.
What you see is not what you get
One pitfall for the untrained machine vision user is the significant
difference between the human eye and the image acquisition
system. Eyes automatically adjust to deal with apparent significant
dynamic range while a fixed camera is unable to see significantly
bright and dark areas at the same time. Sunlight through a roof light
or a shadow of a tall machine operator can change a camera’s
images image where the human eye would compensate without
you even knowing.
Planning and specifying a machine vision system
Planning, specifying and implementing a machine vision system
that is fit for purpose should involve more than simply choosing the
most robust machine vision components. One way is to make use of
the VDI/VDE/VDMA 2632 series of standards for machine vision,
published by the VDI/VDE Society Measurement and Automatic
Control, developed in conjunction with VDMA Machine Vision in
Germany. Following the VDI/VDE/VDMA 2632-2 process not only
allows the determination of an optimised solution but ensures that
if proposals are sought from several suppliers, they all follow the
same terms and definitions and use a consistent terminology. This
allows exact ‘like for like’ comparisons to be made.
To raise awareness of how the VDI/VDE 2632-2 standard can help
to smooth the successful integration of machine vision into production
equipment, Stemmer Imaging holds a number of training
courses, in association with the European Imaging Academy. These
are ideal for end users looking to embark on a machine vision
project, as attendees will learn what questions to ask suppliers, how
to evaluate proposals and understand the completeness of any proposal.
In this way, users can be confident that they will get a truly
robust vision system.
Photographs: 01 Courtesy Gefra, 02 Stemmer Imaging,
ornaments fotolia
www.stemmer-imaging.com
Machine vision systems
consist of several component
parts, including illumination,
lenses, camera, image acquisition and
data transfer, and image processing
and measurement software. All of
them have to be planned and
specified based on the
application requirements.
Mark Williamson
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Guided Operator Solutions enhance
quality control process
AUTOMATION
The need to maximise quality, productivity and
efficiency on production lines and in manual assembly
cells is a challenge faced by much of manufacturing
industry. It has been met at Mitsubishi Electric Air
Conditioning Europe by employing Guided Operator
Solutions from sister company Mitsubishi Electric,
Factory Automation.
Based in Livingston, Scotland, Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning
Europe wanted to enhance quality control processes by reducing
the opportunity for picking mistakes in its production cells
where several different products are assembled. In addition, there
was a desire to increase productivity by helping workers to quickly
adapt to new assembly processes.
The answer came from Mitsubishi Electric, Factory Automation
with its Guided Operator Solutions, a versatile solution that uses a
PLC to control parts picking sequences using lights, doors, terminals
and touch sensors. This is coupled with high definition HMI
screens that guide operators through live assembly tasks.
The HMI screens have been used to replace a system of complex
product cards that were previously used for work instructions. As
part of the integrated Guided Operator Solutions, the screens allow
for dynamic instructions and prompts to be added to a pick sequence
that ensures the correct part is selected.
High degree of automation to avoid mistakes
Production section manager, Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning
Plant, Audrey Smith explained: “We operate semi-automated assembly
cells, each of which offers the facility to assemble a number
Compared to the original process,
we have seen a huge enhancement
in the quality control process,
picking accuracy, assembly speed
and consistency.
Audrey Smith, Production Section
Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Air
Conditioning Plant
of different products. Due to the fact that we make several products
in one work space there is a high potential for operator error. To
combat this, operators have to have a high level of training in order
to work on the assembly line.” The high level of training required in
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the past also added to the overall cost of production, and so was an
obvious target for improvement.
Piotr Siwek, Product Marketing Manager EMEA, Factory Automation,
Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V., added: “The complexity
of the products was clearly a challenge for the operators and was
resulting in picking mistakes. This often resulted in re-work of
products, which significantly reduced the efficiency of the assembly
process. Furthermore the process to identify which components
were required in different air conditioning systems was also
time consuming.” This challenge was solved by implementing
Mitsubishi Electric, Factory Automation Guided Operator Solutions.
“Guided Operator Solutions were first installed in a cell assembling
modules for heating and cooling units,” says Smith. “Initially it
was used only on the first two stages of the assembly operation, so
that we could assess the benefits and see if it was worth moving
forwards with.”
Advantages of a pick-to-light system
For the trial installation a pick-to-light system with visual indicators
on the parts bins was combined with light curtains or touch switches
for pick confirmation. Mechanised doors that opened in sequence
were also used to create a physical barrier to prevent wrong
part selection. The effectiveness of each combination was compared
and the results combined with user preferences in order to
gauge overall effectiveness for different component bins and process
sequences.
The variety of operator guidance devices ensured that a wide
range of picking scenarios could be accommodated and tested.
Each assembly station was then equipped with the most effective
solution, improving quality, while also making the operator more
productive and the production line more efficient.
01 Each assembly station was then equipped with the most effective
solution, improving quality, while also making the operator more productive
and the production line more efficient
Sequential visual indication
The installation built for the air conditioning plant was commissioned
around Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC Q series modular PLCs
and GOT2000 HMI operator terminals, all connected over a dedicated
network.
“From an operator’s point of view, rather than complex paper
based assembly instructions, the HMI now presents a set of clearly
defined work instructions. It gives the operator a sequential visual
indication of the parts to be picked for building each assembly, and
their quantities,” explains Smith. “Although the work instructions
for the assembly of these products are complex and detailed, the
installation has had an immediate impact on the assembly cells.
Picking has not only become inherently more reliable and errorfree,
but also much faster. Quality and overall productivity have
both shown a marked improvement.”
Importantly, the application has also addressed the operator
training challenge at the plant. The terminals now guide operators
to the correct parts and the GOT HMI shows clear images of the
product to be assembled. This has reduced the resource required
for training, whilst actually improving the time taken to learn each
process.
Seamlessly integration with the other components
Another key benefit for the air conditioning plant was the excellent
integration of the hardware. The PLC and the HMI seamlessly integrated
with the other components in the system, while providing
the potential to link to wider automation systems at the plant.
02 The complexity of the products presented a challenge for the
operators when it came to learning which products were needed in the
assembly of different air conditioning systems
This will enable new product specifications to be sent directly to the
production cells and an inventory report to be sent back for logistical
planning. Further, connectivity to other guided assembly cells
throughout the production facility in the future could also allow for
workflow information to be passed downstream.
Conclusion
“The success of the trial on the first two stages of the assembly process
has been dramatic,” Smith concludes. “Compared to the original
process, we have seen a huge enhancement in the quality control
process, picking accuracy, assembly speed and consistency. We
are now looking at implementing similar systems on all six stages of
the assembly line, plus the parts loading process. We are passionate
about making improvements and the benefits of this technology are
now really showing their worth.”
Photographs: Mitsubishi Europe Electric B.V.
eu3a.mitsubishielectric.com
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PRODUCTS
Chinese Partner on site
The demand for sensors and measurement technology
is also expanding in a variety of different sectors in
China. One company that has already been offering
its expertise in the industrial process measurement
technology sector since 2006 is Ziron Shanghai Ltd.
As a partner company of the well-established German
specialist – Zirox Sensoren & Elektronik GmbH – Ziron
is helping Chinese customers with the procurement of
measurement technology, and the supply of calibration,
repair and maintenance services. The equipment and
measurement systems, that have been specially
developed to meet the requirements of Chinese
customers, are being used in power plant technology
systems, by manufacturers and operators of reflow
soldering furnaces and operators of CO2 recovery
systems in breweries. Ziron has also developed an
economic reflow soldering device – the ECO 2000.
Its core element is the proven Zirox measurement
cell, although the device itself is produced in Shanghai.
For more information please contact: Xianglong Zhai,
phone: ++21 62 54 69 05, E-mail: ziron@126.com.
www.zirox.de
New e-chain concept with dynamic pins
Whether high-tech or low-tech applications, igus is constantly
researching new energy chain solutions to meet the special requirements
of industrial applications for flexibility, reliability and low costs. For this
reason, the motion plastics specialist developed the lokchain, a new
concept consisting of an e-chain with
automatically extending pins and a
compact guide trough for the dynamic
guidance of energy chains. This allows
hanging, vertical or side-mounted use of
the system with or without lateral
acceleration. Even long travels with a
moving lower run are possible by fixing
the lokchain in the upper run trough. The
system can also be used in vertical
circular applications. For example, the
lokchain is an obvious choice for use in
the compact space of rotating C-arm
X-ray scanners.
www.igus.de
Practical safety
solutions for
industrial automation
The AZM300 solenoid interlock
from Schmersal is characterized by
various mounting options. This
interlock can be used flexibly as the
new cross-shaped locking system
enables a universal approach from
three directions. As a result, one
and the same model can be equally
used for doors hinged on the left or on the right and for sliding
doors as well. Apart from this, the AZM300 has a hygienic concept,
which is a decisive advantage regarding the use of these components
in machines for the food industry.
www.schmersal.com
JAI introduces high-speed 4K
prism color line scan camera
JAI has introduced
a new 3-CMOS
prism color line
scan camera in its
Sweep+ Series
camera family.
The new SW-4000T-
MCL features three
custom CMOS line
sensors with 4K (4096 pixels) resolution,
mounted on a high-grade optical prism assembly
that precisely splits the incoming light into red,
green, and blue wavebands. The new camera
provides 24-bit non-interpolated RGB output
at up to 67.7 kHz (67,700 lines per second).
To support its high-speed operation, the
SW-4000T-MCL features three custom CMOS
imagers with 7.5-micron square pixels, offering
high responsivity for the short exposure times
needed at maximum line rates.
www.jai.com
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Wind power brakes for pitch
and yaw drives
Wind power plants around the globe are equipped
with electromagnetic brakes by mayr power
transmission. As the leading international
manufacturer for wind power brakes, the
renowned family-run company from the Allgäu
region provides the ROBA-stop-M brakes as
safety brakes especially developed and tested
for yaw and pitch drives. “All brake components
are reliably dimensioned and produced only from
high-quality, tested and proven materials”, explains Andreas
Merz, Product Manager at mayr power transmission. “Our brakes have
been dimensioned to reliably achieve the specified braking torque
under all operating conditions which might occur, regardless of e.g. the
air humidity or the ambient temperature, depending on the region.”
www.mayr.com
Precise picking and feeding in
warehouse logistics
For the first time, Weidmüller presents its Pick-to-
Light and Put-to-Light solutions for picking and
assembly tasks in industry and intralogistics.
Robust and EMC-resilient electronic compartment
displays (DPD) are installed above the individual
PSIRT website helps achieve a high level
of security
Phoenix Contact is one of the first companies to have established
an international Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT).
On the website http://www.phoenixcontact.com/psirt customers,
scientists, authorities, and all those involved in the field of access
security can report potential security vulnerabilities. Acknowledgment
of receipt will be provided
within two working days.
Following extensive testing
and the provision of
patches, details of the
security vulnerability will
be published on the PSIRT
website. The PSIRT
website lists all security
vulnerabilities that have
been identified thus far for
Phoenix Contact products
and the website is
continuously updated.
www.phoenixcontact.com
storage locations in the pick and put areas, and
are connected with the production information
system of the plant via a junction box and the
integrated u-remote remote I/O system. When the
compartment displays light up, the picker is
guided through a sequence of steps requiring
confirmation within a precisely defined work
process. This avoids errors and raises productivity
by more than 50 %.
www.weidmueller.com
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