Siemens builds fully automated warehouse with digital twin

In addition, the simulation via Digital Twin will enable data-based decisions to be made in future, for example on the optimum storage strategy, the integration of just-in-sequence supplies and the optimum production and picking sequence. The digital twin will thus become a strategic tool for future-proof, flexible and efficient intralogistics, the electronics group announced.

Warehouse as a decoupling buffer

Siemens AG

The warehouse serves as a decoupling buffer between the customer-anonymous prefabrication of the stator and rotor and the order-specific assembly. According to Siemens, this decoupling enables greater flexibility and responsiveness in production. By buffering the stator and rotor, fluctuations in demand or disruptions in the upstream processes can be better absorbed without affecting the final assembly.

In addition, throughput times in final assembly are shortened as the required parts are provided from the warehouse just-in-time in the production cycle via a fast-picking zone with 21 picking ports. According to the company, around 3,100 pallets and more than 3,800 transport containers can be moved every day in three-shift operation.