Magna has undergone continuous expansion over the past years, particularly in the transport of molten aluminium from the furnace to the casting machines. To meet documentation and traceability requirements, Magna employs RFID technology to better coordinate these transports. This RFID solution is a crucial tool for resource management. However, the challenging environments, such as high temperatures and vibrations, pose significant obstacles. Additionally, the metallic components themselves further complicate wireless communication.

Melting furnaces and casting machines have been equipped with Siemens configurated and robust SIMATIC systems. The RFID system can very flexibly read the transponders without the transponder always having to be installed on the same side of the furnace or on the machine resulting in completely digital and wireless recording of the transport of molten materials. -SIMATIC RF620T transponders -SIMATIC RF680A antennas -SIMATIC RF680R