Post & Logistics

Kasto Maschinenbau

Achern Germany

KASTO Maschinenbau

Achern,

Germany

Efficient development of customized storage and sawing systems featuring high automation and modular expandability.
Virtual and hybrid validation shift essential commissioning tasks from the customer’s site to the development phase, significantly reducing lead times.
Delivery of innovative storage systems with higher maturity levels, enhanced functionality, and minimized risks during customer commissioning.
Future goal: Integration of mechanics, automation, and electrical engineering into a seamless AME-driven development process.

Siemens supports KASTO with an end-to-end digital tool chain, spanning from design through simulation to virtual commissioning.
Core components include parametric design, digital twins, and virtual commissioning.
NX CAD, NX PTS, and NX MCD enable faster design, simulation, and customization of system modules to meet customer requirements.
TIA Portal, PLCSIM Advanced, and SIMIT facilitate early virtual testing of controls, motion sequences, and interfaces.
SIMATIC controllers, Siemens IPCs, as well as state-of-the-art drive and switching technology form the technical backbone of automation.
Teamcenter, Zuken E3 interfaces, and partner solutions lay the groundwork for stronger digital connectivity between design, automation, and other development processes in the future.

“With a seamless digital engineering solution, we make our development projects significantly shorter, more efficient, and more predictable: The design effort for storage and retrieval systems decreases from 40 hours to 20 minutes - a time saving of 99%. At the same time, virtual commissioning reduces on-site commissioning time from four weeks to one week. This means increased efficiency and significantly shorter project lead times.”

Dipl.-Ing. Sönke Krebber, Member of Management Board, KASTO Maschinenbau

99% reduction in design effort: The design effort for a KASTO storage system decreases from 40 hours to 20 minutes.
75% shorter customer commissioning times: On-site commissioning time decreases from four weeks to one week due to virtual testing.
Higher maturity level prior to delivery: Functions, processes, and interfaces are validated early, reducing risks, rework, and ramp-up times.
Faster project execution and improved solution quality: Software, automation, and engineering tools are tightly integrated.
Enhanced delivery reliability and trust: Standardized solutions and a partnership-based approach provide support even during challenging project phases.
Future-proof automation platform: Seamless, secure, and scalable solutions from hardware to HMI simplify planning, operation, maintenance, and expansion.
Stronger competitive differentiation: KASTO can implement innovative, customer-oriented storage, sawing, and material handling solutions faster, progressively replacing competitors.
Foundation for Advanced Machine Engineering (AME): Mechanics, electrical design, and automation converge closely for faster innovation and long-term investment security.

KASTO is a world-leading provider of metal sawing machines, long goods and sheet metal storage systems, as well as material handling, with headquarters and development centers in Germany.

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Kasto Maschinenbau

Achern Germany

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Kasto Maschinenbau

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