Many production planners are familiar with the issue: cordless tightening tools can easily end up in the wrong work area, causing incorrect tightenings and costly rework. Our positioning system Industrial Location Mapping solves this by ensuring that tools are only enabled when they are inside their designated work zone.
Station-level real-time tool tracking using UWB technology
The Industrial Location Mapping system leverages advanced ultra‑wideband (UWB) technology, in which a fixed anchor communicates with active UWB tags integrated into the tools. This architecture provides several technical advantages:
- Prevention of incorrect tool deployment – tightening tools are only enabled when they are detected within their predefined work zone.
- Real‑time positional data – continuous tracking of tool movement within the software allows immediate corrective action when deviations or anomalies occur.
- Increased operational efficiency – reduced process interruptions and improved tightening quality contribute to higher overall line performance
“You can visualize the setup in the software and track the position of the tools in real time.”
Malte Mählck Product Manager, Smart Integrated Assembly Solutions
Discover how the positioning system Industrial Location Mapping can be perfectly tailored to your specific requirements.
