Shaping the future: Kurtz utilizes virtual commissioning
Product development with Mechatronics Concept Designer
Shaping the future: Kurtz utilizes virtual commissioning
Product development with Mechatronics Concept Designer
Machine Building
Kurtz GmbH
Kreuzwertheim Germany
Implementation of virtual commissioning
Reduction of costs and risks
Optimization of control programming
Service and sales advantages
Improved competitiveness
This is based on the simulation solution comprising TIA
Portal,
SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM Advanced virtual controller, SIMIT simulation platform and
Mechatronics Concept Designer (NX MCD).
„Things
are moving fast in the world of development . Virtual commissioning lets
us keep up and even set the pace. Our goal is to become the technological market leader, which we will
achieve together with Siemens.“
Uwe
Rothaug, Managing Director, Kurtz GmbH
Introduction to virtual commissioning with Mechatronics Concept
Designer
Error avoidance while still in the development stage
Accelerating control system development
Implementation of a sales configurator
Creating a basis for the further expansion of the service division
Kurtz Ersa is a family-owned technology and supply corporation with
a history stretching back over 235 years. With a global presence and
uncompromising quality standards, Kurtz Ersa is now building on its
leading market position. Kurtz GmbH manufactures deburring presses as well
as foundry and particle foam machines, which are later used to produce products
such as "Boost" sport shoes.
One challenge faced by Kurtz is the commissioning of foundry machinery,
including for the automotive sector. Machines and production
lines are delivered "cold", which means that they are only
commissioned after arriving on the customer’s premises. That comes with a high
risk of cost overruns. As such, the goal is to minimize errors in advance
and reduce setup times on site.