Flexible production belongs to the future

Increasing individualization, fast changes of production lines and volumes as well as highly automated processes – these key trends shaping the future of production and logistical processes. SIMOVE is our answer to these challenges and helps you to take the next step into future.

Flexible production with SIMOVE

SIMOVE allows you to change your manufacturing lines into a flexible and modular production.

Besides that it supports you in many areas of your enterprise processes from the moment of incoming material through the different production steps up  to the dispatch of your goods.

SIMOVE is based on standard Siemens automation and drives components and a modular software platform.

 

Implement AGV solutions by using SIMOVE

With SIMOVE  you are able to easily implement and automate AGVs (automated guided vehicles) in your production. Additionally SIMOVE masters the typical requirements which have to be fullfilled while implementing the system in a running operation. It offers:

  • an easy integration into existing infrastructure
  • a modular and standardized way
  • an open concept that allows tailored application
  • minimal engineering and commisioning efforts

 

 

SIMOVE convinces as flexible solution

Gebroeder DOMS needed a flexible solution for quickly adding vehicles, so the fleet can be correctly adjusted according to the production planning. Thanks to the integration of the SIMOVE AGV system platform, the customer could solve these requirements.

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The platform's key strength lies in its open and flexible design.
Tom Doms, Automation Team Manager, Gebroeders DOMS

     

The comprehensive system package for AGV automation

Carrier control

The SIMOVE carrier control system includes the use of standard automation and drive components as well as customized software tools and libraries.

It enables system flexibility and scalability thanks to a modular architecture and open interfaces.

Navigation control

SIMOVE supports different ways of navigation and localization for your AGV application.

The Siemens laser based navigation (ANS+) is integrated in the common hardware platform (PLC and PC with Linux) and includes a sophisticated route and map management.

The track guided navigation is a proven technology which is based on pre-defined trajectories routes within a digital map.

It is integrated in SIMOVE carrier contol which enables route configuration, identification points as well as diagnostics.

Fleet control

With SIMOVE fleetmanager you are able to control and orchestrate different types of AGVs for your specific use case in one single system.

It easily connects to various IT hosts systems and ensures on-time delivery through dynamic traffic analysis.

Besides that it prevents interruptions through early maintenance information.

Maintenance and diagnostics

The maintenance and diagnostic within SIMOVE can be handled via the tailored app. The dashboard offers various functions which help to analyse  parameters quickly such as route information, location of the AGVs, system alarms, battery status and many more.

References

Porsche AG
Germany
Automotive

Porsche AG | Innovative conveyor technology solutions for the Porsche Taycan production

  • The new production line at the main Porsche plant in Zuffenhausen was a special challenge. The production facility for the new Taycan eCar was constructed amid the existing factory in the shortest possible time.

  • To achieve the necessary flexibility, Porsche opted for a highly flexible system involving autonomous guided vehicles (AGV) using Siemens technology.

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VDL Steelweld
Netherlands
Machine building

VDL Steelweld | A flexible and safe AGV system for a dynamic outdoor environment

  • VDL Automated Vehicles is a manufacturer of large self-driving vehicles used to carry high volume payloads.

  • The task was the construction of an AGV,  fully engineered and manufactured by VDL, but with integrated Siemens automation, control and charger hardware.

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DMG MORI
DMG MORI
Germany
Intralogistics

DMG MORI |  Autonomous and flexible – an AGV for high loads

  • DMG MORI is a global manufacture of machine tools, presented in over 87 countries worldwide.

  • The development of a new AGV for high loads up to 5 tons required a reliable navigation and an autonomous movement of the AGV through the shop floor.

  • Using SIMOVE Master control  incl. ANS+ as well as the SIMOVE Carrier Control software the requirements could be filled. 

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Gebroeders DOMS
Belgium
Intralogistics

Gebroeders DOMS | The latest generation AGVs

  • Gebroeders DOMS located in Brecht, Belgium is specialized in mechanical engineering and automation.

  • The new AGV from DOMS required a technology for no-go zones, but also the flexibility to quickly add vehicles for adjusting the fleet according to the production planning.

  • SIMOVE featuring navigation and fleet management enables an easy customization and helps saving commisioning time and efforts.

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