ASRS Integrated Warehouse Automation for a Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer in Netherlands
Business Case
- Leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer based out of Netherlands wanted to setup an Automated Warehouse integrated with ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System).
- A global intralogistics technology major chose Sarla Technologies to deliver Automation Engineering services for ASRS integration with Warehouse Automation at the end user’s greenfield project.
- Application – Logistic handling & storage of semiconductor devices (PCB’s)
- Processes involved:
- Inbound line
- Outbound line
- Picking zone
- Storage with ASRS
Systems and Tools
- Siemens 1500 PLC
- Number of PLC’s – 11
- Number of IO’s- 10,000
- Designer SCADA V4.3
- Siemens TIA Portal V15
- Leuze safety gate devices
- Drives Lenze
- Scanner – SICK
- Robot – Fanuc
- Vision system – Cognex
Project Scope
- Develop PLC application for Conveyor system
- Testing of generated software with Emulation Software
- Installation of emulated software on site
- Testing of electrical, mechanical equipment installed on site
- Commissioning of conveyor system to the optimum capacity
- Commissioning of scanners & communication with warehouse management system
- Site support to ensure training of customer staff & seamless flow of the conveyor line