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Resource efficiency: award for Kasto
The sawing and storage technology specialist Kasto from Achern has digitized the commissioning of its fully automated storage systems. The Baden-based company received an award for this in the "100 companies for resource efficiency" competition.
In mid-October, Environment Minister Thekla Walker presented the award for the lighthouse project at the 10th Congress BW in Stuttgart.
"Even in well-organized and high-tech companies, there is still potential or innovative ideas on how to reduce the use of resources." With these words, Baden-Württemberg's Minister for the Environment, Climate Protection and the Energy Sector, Thekla Walker, praised the nine companies that she has included in the "100 companies for resource efficiency". These include the sawing and storage technology specialists Kasto from Achern. The company from Baden impressed the competition jury with the digitalized commissioning process for its fully automated storage systems.
With the virtual commissioning of our fully automated storage systems, including sawing technology and handling equipment, we reduce the time and energy required for commissioning. This avoids unnecessary test runs and rework, which significantly reduces the use of energy and resources," explains Sönke Krebber, Head of Research and Development and member of the management team at Kasto. "The entire process chain is digitally and completely virtually networked." The CAD models of the individual system components form the basis for this. With software support, a moving mechatronic 3D model of the entire system is created, a so-called digital twin. "We can test the mechanics, electrics and software in parallel and in advance," explains Sönke Krebber. Errors can also be detected and rectified in good time. This means fewer trips to the construction site, which saves time, but alsoCO2 emissions. It also speeds up commissioning - and reduces stress for employees.
For an exemplary warehouse project within Germany and travel by car,CO2 emissions could probably be reduced by around four tons - for comparison: a car that travels 4,000 kilometers produces around one ton ofCO2. The savings depend heavily on the respective project, route and means of transportation.
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