Labor shortages and increasing demands for safety and efficiency are driving the automation of cable production. Modern technologies provide reliable solutions for the challenging conditions in rail transport.
By Lars Kjaer, Business Development / Global Key Account Manager at Komax
The railway industry faces increasing challenges, including a global skills shortage and rising demands for safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Automation in cable production is essential to meet these needs. Komax Group offers specialized solutions that optimize the production process and enhance quality assurance through digital technologies and automation.
The Smart Cabinet Building
A key approach is “Smart Cabinet Building,” which significantly reduces manual wiring efforts using digital tools like Digital Lean Wiring (DLW) software, improving efficiency and minimizing errors. This is critical, as railway systems must endure harsh conditions such as vibrations, debris impacts, and extreme weather.
Modular and scalable production platforms are another central element, allowing for flexible adaptation to various production requirements. These platforms integrate different production steps, like cutting and crimping cables, into a seamless process. This approach leads to “best-in-class” results with minimal waste and rework, enhancing both sustainability and efficiency.
Quality assurance is ensured through automated systems that minimize human influence during critical assembly steps. These systems offer tailored solutions for automatic quality control, complementing traditional visual and tactile inspections. As a result, high production standards are maintained, meeting the stringent demands of the railway industry.
The Smart Factory
Komax Group’s vision extends beyond current automation, aiming for the development of a “Smart Factory.” This highly connected and digitized production environment allows companies to monitor key performance indicators, such as machine utilization, performance, and quality, in real time. In the long term, these parameters will be optimized automatically through machine learning, leading to self-regulating production processes. This development helps further increase efficiency and maintain consistently high product quality.
In summary, automating cable production is not only a necessary response to the current challenges in the railway industry but also a strategic step toward a more sustainable and efficient future. By leveraging the latest technologies, Komax Group sets new standards in reliability, performance, and safety. This is crucial for meeting the growing demands of modern rail systems while ensuring companies’ competitiveness.
For more information and detailed insights into Komax Group’s railway solutions, visit https://www.komaxgroup.com/en/expertise/railway
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