Trumpf introduces the Oseon software package for material flow automation

Trumpf (Ditzingen, Germany) will be presenting a new software package for production scheduling and control at its Digital Summit in-house trade fair on April 6, 2022. The new Oseon software creates leaner production processes and improves productivity by allowing users to automate the flow of materials on the production floor without linking it to a large-scale storage system. Oseon also offers production staff a clear display of all relevant production data directly within their work environment. 

Oseon lets users synchronize material flow with their production schedule. Once the user has loaded their production schedule into Oseon, the software takes over the task of managing many of the factory’s logistics processes. Oseon receives continuous process data updates from all the production machinery as well as the data from the production schedule and machines. The software also holds information on batches, material stock, the locations of each cart and trolley, and the parts that are required on the shop floor. 

The Trumpf developers rely on a combination of barcodes and smart docking stations to efficiently manage the flow of materials. Each pallet transported by cart or trolley has a barcode. After placing the machined parts on the pallet, the worker scans this barcode with a hand-held scanner, thereby “welding” the pallet to that particular batch. Next, the worker pushes the cart into a special docking station developed by Trumpf that includes various built-in sensors. Alternatively, this journey can be made autonomously by an automated guided vehicle controlled by Oseon. 

In addition to automatically selecting the right sequence for transporting materials, Oseon also automatically sends transportation orders to free AGVs and to workers with carts. In this way, it ensures that the materials are always in the right place at the right time. If the company receives an urgent order, Oseon can easily adapt to the new situation by modifying the material transportation schedule. 

To help companies harness their machine data to improve production, TRUMPF also offers access to its new Condition Monitoring service. Trumpf’s Predictive Service Center receives up-to-date condition data from all the digitally connected machines on a customer’s shop floor. Whenever Trumpf detects an anomaly, it informs the customer proactively and sends them recommended solutions. These are communicated by email, through a notification in their service app, or in a phone call from a technical expert. This allows the customer to solve problems before they result in unexpected downtime or cause the machine to produce unusable parts. 

The Oseon software can be used on shop floors where digital connectivity is still in its infancy as well as in fully-fledged smart factories. Thanks to its open interfaces, the software is also suitable for users who want to integrate machines from other suppliers into their fully networked production in addition to TRUMPF machines. 

For more information: https://www.trumpf.com/en_INT/newsroom/global-press-releases/press-release-detail-page/release/new-oseon-software-from-trumpf-boosts-productivity-in-connected-manufacturing/