Industry 4.0 is requiring more flexible machine concepts that can address mass customization, smaller batches, increased productivity and reduced machine complexity. Independent Movers Transport Systems are a key element in the design of this new generation of machines. However, these systems are still limited and missing a key ingredient in order to enable complete flexibility and intelligence. The movers are not "smart", as they do not support data communication for real-time control of actuators on the movers, nor can they communicate sensor data reliably from the movers. This is simply not feasible to achieve with cables on these fast-moving transport systems.

A robust and reliable wireless communication on each mover is required. CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless technology enables communication with actuators, such as pumps or grippers, on the movers. Products are processed while in constant motion in the most agile and synchronized manner. Moreover, numerous inputs and outputs can be connected on each mover for communication of valuable sensor data such as vibration sensors for predictive maintenance.

CoreTigo is revolutionizing transport tracks with wireless mission critical communication to enable manufacturing facilities maximum machine flexibility to support a variety of products, reduced machine footprint, increased production capacity, reduction of setup/changeover time and predictive maintenance.

Watch this video to learn more how CoreTigo is enabling machine builders and world leading manufacturers to build the machines of the future that will change the way production lines are designed.

CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless solution is designed to meet the harsh communication demands of these transport track systems, with low latency (5msec), cable-grade reliability (6 orders of magnitude more reliable than other conventional wireless technologies), real-time control, a synchronized system (micro-seconds), deterministic behavior and scalability to support communication on 100’s of movers within a single machine area.

Our high-performance wireless solutions are fit for additional factory automation applications where cabling may not be feasible, such as rotary tables, motor drives, AGVs, robots and intelligent tooling. Please visit our website to learn more about CoreTigo’s products and solutions.

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