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	RobotStudio Case Study: Benteler Automobiltechnik ABB

RobotStudio Case Study: Benteler Automobiltechnik

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Technology Category	Robots - Robot Application & Programming Software
Applicable Industries	Metals
Applicable Functions	Process Manufacturing
Use Cases	Digital Twin
Challenge	Benteler has a small pipe business area for which they produce fuel lines and coolant lines made of aluminum for Porsche and other car manufacturers. One of the problems in production was that when Benteler added new products, production had too much downtime. Read More
About Customer	Benteler International AG is active in business divisions Automotive, Steel Pipes and Distribution and employs 28,000 people at 170 locations in 38 countries. Read More
Customer Name	Benteler International AG Read More
Solution	ABB presented RobotStudio as the solution. Engineers can use RobotStudio for offline programming using real-time data to test alternatives without shutting down production. Using RobotStudio, engineers can simulate real-world situations to identify problems with a new robot design. If problems exist, they can be addressed before the tool is actually made of steel and iron. RobotStudio is also used to create macros and to model welding, gluing, and image processing procedures. Read More Log in to view content
Data Collected	Asset Status Tracking, Downtime, Fuel Levels, Maintenance Requirements, Production Efficiency Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Robots - Robot Application & Programming Software

Applicable Industries

Metals

Applicable Functions

Process Manufacturing

Use Cases

Digital Twin

Challenge

Benteler has a small pipe business area for which they produce fuel lines and coolant lines made of aluminum for Porsche and other car manufacturers. One of the problems in production was that when Benteler added new products, production had too much downtime.

About Customer

Benteler International AG is active in business divisions Automotive, Steel Pipes and Distribution and employs 28,000 people at 170 locations in 38 countries.

Customer Name

Benteler International AG

Solution

ABB presented RobotStudio as the solution. Engineers can use RobotStudio for offline programming using real-time data to test alternatives without shutting down production. Using RobotStudio, engineers can simulate real-world situations to identify problems with a new robot design. If problems exist, they can be addressed before the tool is actually made of steel and iron. RobotStudio is also used to create macros and to model welding, gluing, and image processing procedures.

Data Collected

Asset Status Tracking, Downtime, Fuel Levels, Maintenance Requirements, Production Efficiency

Impact #1	[Process Optimization - Real Time Asset Tracking] The location of individuals and assets can be identified in near real-time and integrated into process simulations.
Impact #2	[Efficiency Improvement - Production Uptime] Simulation and debugging of production processes related to new tools are possible without shutting down production.
Impact #3	[Efficiency Improvement - Installation] Technicians are able to query instruments remotely during commissioning to confirm device functionality.

Impact #1

[Process Optimization - Real Time Asset Tracking]
The location of individuals and assets can be identified in near real-time and integrated into process simulations.

Impact #2

[Efficiency Improvement - Production Uptime]
Simulation and debugging of production processes related to new tools are possible without shutting down production.

Impact #3

[Efficiency Improvement - Installation]
Technicians are able to query instruments remotely during commissioning to confirm device functionality.

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RobotStudio Case Study: Benteler Automobiltechnik

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