The customers main goal was to modernize the main transport system. In addition to this, the availability of the motor drives should be increased. Lastly, the customer wanted to reduce unplanned downtime.

Siemens service experts replaced 18 old MICROMASTER drives with SINAMICS G120 as part of the Retrofit for Drive Systems service. A virtual edge computer and different software applications were connected to the already existing IT system. A reliable data transfer to the maintenance management system was ensured. On the basis of AI based data analytics anomalies in the mechanical application can now easily be detected.

Kotányi is a family business steeped in Austrian tradition, and a leading international herb and spice brand. The company has been existing for over 140 years. As of now, Kotanyi employs over 600 people in order to create spices and herbs.