Automotive

GKN Driveline

Offenbach Germany

GKN Driveline, Offenbach, Germany

Offenbach,

Germany

Relying on FAP (flexible automated production) facility
Need of time-sensitive modernization without production downtime
Will to maintain the performance in the production without having to change proven technology

Solution for workpiece recognition based on RFID systems:

Replacement of MOBY I readers by SIMATIC RF350 readers
SIMATIC RF300 transponders
SIMATIC S5 controller

“We were able to retain the existing cabling, can continue to use the existing automation technology, and now have a modern, reliable system for the identification of workpieces, for which there is a guaranteed spare parts supply”

Andreas Bartsch, Site Service Maintenance and Alexander Straub, Electrical Engineering Design at GKN Driveline, Offenbach

Fast modernization without interrupting the production
GKN Driveline can continue to use the existing configuration and automation technology
System is working reliability since the commissioning

Completion 2023

Transparency meets Efficiency

Sustainability

Completion 2023

RFID triggers CO2-saving cycle for cooling boxes

Completion 2023

KAPP NILES reduces set-up times thanks to intelligent tooling with RFID

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