Cranes Technology Conference - Virtual Edition

Performance and safety for automated single trolley and double trolley Ship to Shore Cranes

Overview of the actual status of the various modules and aspects of STS automation, waterside and landside interfaces including connection to various horizontal transport modes.

Gerhard FIsher

Automation aspects for different terminal layouts and crane types: end loading Automatic Stacking Cranes, side loading Cantilever Automated Rail mounted Gantry Cranes and Automated Rubber Tired Gantry cranes.

Positioning and automation aspects in ARTG´s. End loading ASC´s and side loading C-ARMG´s. truck handling, stacking accuracy, manual intervention rates and cycle times.

Remote Control Operating Solutions capable of maintaining productivity for various crane types

Setup of safe and secure Remote Control Solutions. Adaptable and configurable for all crane types and operators. Tested and hardened remote control systems achieve a high resilience to cyber threats.

Future wireless technologies, recommended approach

In a technology and standardization overview, future wireless technologies, versions and functional possibilities for the industry are discussed, recommendations and outlook.

How to combine productive and safe operations in line with IEC 62443

Overview of cyber security threats. Risk assessment and Siemens´ IEC 62443 certified cyber security concept for cranes based on Siemens´  layered cyber security defense system.

Energy is business. How to optimize the power infrastructure through sector  coupling, safe and secure integration and self healing power grids

Holistic approach to optimize and integrate the various sectors withing the power infrastructure. Sector coupling, integration of distributed energy systems and renewables results in efficient power usage and minimization of energy cost.

Design, selection, installation, operation and maintenance aspects for crane motors

Updated on selected and recommended indoor/outdoor low inertia hoist motors and high reliability gantry and trolley motors in IC410. Practical recommendations.

Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning to predict a possible standstill of equipment 

Analysis for prediction of equipment failure and prevention of unplanned downtimes. Productivity gain through accurate  predictions and elimination of unplanned downtimes.

Life extension, upgrade reliability & productivity of equipment

Modernization of existing equipment via replacing obsolete equipment and increase of automation readiness. Preparations for modular automation and productivity increase.