Intelligent systems for process optimisation - three easy to retrofit solutions
08 April 2019
StockSAVER
Werma has already established an industry standard with its range of modular signal towers. Nowadays, it designs and manufactures optical and audible signal devices as well as innovative systems for process optimisation. In a world-wide first, modular signal towers can be networked together wirelessly and provide a simple easy to install alternative to traditional machine monitoring data collection systems.
Intelligent systems that simply work – get ready for Industry 4.0 with Werma:
StockSAVER: the new Kanban system without cards
The system, simple to retrofit to existing FIFO flow racking, solves many typical Kanban issues, significantly increases the floor space for value adding activities and increases cash flow. StockSAVER automatically calls up material replenishment requirements and thereby reduces the margin for human error and will significantly cut the amount of line-side safety stock being held.
StockSAVER deploys sensors fitted to the FIFO flow racking system to detect the passage of all sizes of commonly used bins. Data on bin movements is transmitted wirelessly to a control station view on a PC and automatically triggers precise replenishment orders. It will give a transparency to the stock levels in the FIFO racks, enabling a significant reduction in the requirement for safety stocks to be held there. The systems solves the problem of mislaid, damaged or untimely Kanban card re-ordering processes and most importantly negates the need for safety stocks line-side and will therefore improve cash flow.
StockSAVER is simple to install and is easy to extend. Clear and simple Kanban displays keep production and logistics informed and enables the process to become more robust and less susceptible to errors.
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SmartMONITOR: the intelligent alternative for machine monitoring and data collection
Werma’s SmartMONITOR helps to make processers lean, faster and more efficient. The wireless based data collection and transmission system is easy to retrofit and enables analysis of the operation which in turn will lead to untapped growth potential and keep you one step ahead of the competition.
“SmartMONITOR is the intelligent machine monitoring system alternative for companies who are looking for a quick and uncomplicated way of optimising their processes” comments Simon Adams, Managing Director of Werma UK who continues; “the system will provide you with all relevant data on the performance of machines, equipment and manual workstations, simply with a couple of mouse clicks.”
Control station displays on the PC or automatic notification to your smartphone will help to reduce reaction to downtime considerably and help identify ways of optimising manufacturing processes. Detailed reports and analysis of the data can be produced automatically which will then show the possibilities to improve processes and increase productivity.
AndonSPEED keeps things moving - a unique system for optimising warehouse logistics processes
WIN with wireless waves
Since 2016 AndonSPEED has been playing its part in optimising processes on manual workstations and in warehouse operations. The system is a unique and innovative intelligent monitoring and call-for-action system. Unlike traditional andon light systems, AndonSPEED not only gives a clear local visual signal of a disruption or change in status on the line or workstation, but also documents and analyses downtime. The wirelessly connected system passes information to a control station display on a PC or screen and can also dispatch call for action e-mails automatically to personnel required to intervene and resolve a problem.
About Werma
Werma Signaltechnik GmbH & Co. KG is an international company with more than 350 employees located in 7 sites. The family owned business, established in 1950, is one of the global leaders in signal devices and is the technology leader in its field.
The company established an industry standard with its modular signal tower range. Today Werma manufactures a wide range of optical and audible signal devices as well as intelligent systems for process optimisation in general industry and logistics.
For more information on these intelligent systems:
https://www.werma.com/en/products/system/systems_for_optimising_production.php
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