Market consolidation and the challenges of technological diversification
The fragmented intralogistics market brings with it, different technological standards, disparate solutions and difficult integration of new technologies into existing systems. The market consolidation that is currently underway creates pressure on simplifying and unifying technologies. Businesses that want to remain competitive need solutions that enable easy integration of all technologies, increase process efficiency and reduce operating costs.
The Retrofit program is a response to technological challenges
The Retrofit program offers innovative solutions for companies that need to modernize existing technologies and adapt to changing market requirements. The program is aimed at optimizing existing systems with the aim of increasing their performance, reliability and energy efficiency. Retrofit brings benefits such as reduced maintenance costs, longer equipment life and reduced carbon footprint, which is key to achieving long-term business sustainability.
Process simulation: an innovative approach to modernization / Plant Simulator
Before starting the Retrofit program itself, we use digital twin technology, which makes it possible to create a digital replica of existing systems. The virtual model serves to simulate and test various scenarios and optimizations without the need to intervene in real operation. A digital twin allows you to redefine routing, increase system throughput, and identify potential bottlenecks before they occur in the real world.
Technology reuse and carbon footprint reduction
One of the main objectives of the Retrofit program is to reuse existing technologies where possible. This approach does not only reduce the cost of new investments, but also contributes significantly to reducing the carbon footprint. The production of new equipment is energy-intensive and leaves a significant carbon footprint, e.g. just the production of 1 ton of semi-finished products for the production of conveyors, which is steel, emits 1.8 tons of CO2. In contrast, the renovation and modernization of existing technologies is more environmentally friendly and brings significant savings.
The Key role of PLC and integration
The value of the technological solution is also defined by the programmable logic controller (PLC), which plays a key role in the control and automation of processes. As part of the program, we modernize PLCs, connect them to the network and integrate them with other systems such as the Warehouse Control System.
Benefits of modernization: support for growth and increased efficiency
The main benefit of the program is the upgrade to a supported version of technological solutions, which ensures openness for the future growth of the customer's business. Modernization of technologies not only increases process efficiency and work productivity, but also provides companies with the necessary flexibility for further development. Thanks to our innovative solutions, companies can better respond to the market changes, reduce operating costs and increase their competitiveness.
Source: Systémy logistiky
