A Manufacturer of Disposable Syringes in Germany Chooses ATS to Deploy Higher Plant Automation
Purpose
- Cost-optimised retrofitting of 17 machines
- Improved visual communication between machine and operator
- Optimised interventions to the machines through detailed instructions
- Reduced scrap in cases of failure or when machines stop
Project Scope
- Complete machine retrofitting including project planning
- Design all the technical sub-components
- Provide sub-components and work with sub-contractors
- Install & programme system components
- Support commissioning and production
- Manage documentation
Solution Approach
- Decentralised production data acquisition per line
- Visualisation of machine status & productivity via SCADA / HMI (WinCC)
- Renewal of the PLC control technology (Siemens)
- Installation & parameterisation of sensors & actuators (SEW frequency converters, pneumatic cylinders)
Systems & Tools
- SCADA / HMI (WinCC)
- Siemens PLC
The Results
Higher plant automation level through state-of-the-art system components
More controlled manufacturing processes enable scrap reduction & reduced machine downtime
More targeted & efficient operator interventions through detailed indications from machines
More targeted product & scrap tracking
Detailed information about machine status & productivity
New visualisation enables maintenance staff to adapt the drives’ parameters and control all functions of a machine
Higher flexibility for changes in production through data management
