Warehouse Automation Trends

How Hirschmann Automotive in Rankweil is revolutionizing its intralogistics concept

In our latest blog, we take a look behind the scenes at our customer, Hirschmann Automotive and its latest project: the implementation of the Servus ARC5 system at its headquarters in Rankweil. Below are answers to these questions: Why Hirschmann choose now to invest in modern intralogistics? Which warehouse automation trends will accompany us this year? What does an efficient and future-proof intralogistics solution look like?

1. Digitalization and automation at Hirschmann Automotive
2. Warehouse automation trends in focus
3. The result at Hirschmann Automotive in Rankweil
   
   

A step towards digitalization and automation. A milestone for sustainable competitiveness

As a result of Hirschmann Automotive's positive experience with the Servus system, installed at its facility in Vsetín, Czech Republic, the company is now continuing this success by furnishing its headquarters in Rankweil with a state-of-the-art Servus technology for its internal material flow. Their focus is on greater flexibility, higher performance, increased speed, and improved efficiency in all intralogistics processes. With a tailor-made Servus solution, Hirschmann Automotive is also positioning itself as a real "top dog" in the field of digitalization and automation of all processes. A special thanks to our Servus team for their fantastic efforts on-site! 

Warehouse automation trends in focus: Why invest in modern, powerful and flexible intralogistics?

The decision to make this investment reflects the current zeitgeist (Spirit of the time), in which warehouse automation trends are key drivers for innovation and competitiveness. Current developments show that companies are increasingly relying on automation to optimize processes and adapt to the challenges of the modern economy. The following solutions are very popular in warehouse operations:

• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs): The integration of AMRs enables more flexible and efficient material transportation within the warehouse. With the ARC5 system, Hirschmann Automotive relies on 46 ARCs and 2 hopper ARCs to ensure full automation of its internal transportation.

• Predictive analytics and artificial intelligence: The use of predictive analytics and AI algorithms improves the forecasting of demand and the optimization of stock levels. This contributes to the increased efficiency of Hirschmann's intralogistics. At the kick-off meeting of the Servus project in Rankweil, an intensive workshop was held to analyze the material flow to detail and design a system that compensates for fluctuations in demand and can grow as Hirschmann's requirements increase. State-of-the-art software such as a predictive maintenance suite for the ARC5 supports this forward-looking trend.

• Scalability and simplicity in the processes: For global companies in particular, it is a huge advantage to have one point of contact, one process, and one solution - for all international locations. Their requirements are met with a customized intralogistics solution. The new ARC5 system is a prime example of modern automation trends with the added values of Performance, speed, flexibility, and efficiency - in all sectors. Currently, the Servus Intralogistics system performs 1,300 unit transports per hour at Hirschmann Automotive.

The results in Rankweil: A fully automated and integrated process flow - especially in injection molding production

The implementation of the ARC5 system at Hirschmann Automotive has lead to fully automated processes in which the machines communicate with each other and ensure a seamlessly integrated, efficient material flow. Their intralogistics are therefore well equipped to master the challenges of the future.

Sustainable competitiveness thanks to flexibility and scalability

Peter Spalt, Logistics Director bei Hirschmann Automotive, betont:

The robustness, scalability and autonomy of the Servus system are decisive factors for the long-term competitiveness of Hirschmann Automotive."

The investment in the ARC5 system from Servus Intralogistics not only demonstrates a technological advancement, but also a strategic adaptation to the current warehouse automation trends that are steering intralogistics in an innovative and sustainable direction. Servus continues to look forward to further developments and trends in this exciting industry and is looking forward to actualizing even more great projects for the success of our customers!