Industry 4.0: Flexible in the digital production world

The innovative concept is based on smart modules from the Transfer System TS5: They are combinable among themselves as well as with other Industry 4.0-compatible Rexroth solutions. The transfer system is flexibly adaptable to the demands of various industry branches and, above all, to the individual requirements of customers.

The Rexroth Nexo for safety critical applications ensures maximum freedom as well as maximum process reliability. Its decentralized intelligence is located within the tool and can be taken to where the applications are. Its technology can include barcode scanning and intelligent decision making as to which product variable should get assembled with which specific tightening processes.

During manual assembly, the variant management system plays an increasingly important role: The ActiveAssist identifies a specific workpiece and projects the appropriate instructions for the operator directly onto the work surface within his ergonomic range of vision. A 3D camera follows every movement and confirms the correct selection of materials from the grab containers, among other things.

To make the production process even more efficient, ActiveCockpit processes the relevant manufacturing data. The data serves as the basis for decisions and supports production optimization and error avoidance. The transparency that this achieves permits rapid reaction to deviations directly in the production line with a minimum of effort.