As Saurer has transformed itself from a machine provider to a solution provider along the entire textile value chain, interconnectivity and digitalisation have become vital. Since digital solutions are accessible remotely, Saurer customers are no longer limited by distance and also save time.
An Early Start into Digitalisation
10 years ago, Saurer launched the revolutionary Autocoro 8 that already offered the digitalised option DigiPiecing and DigiWinding. Today, Saurer is looking back at over 1 million supplied spinning positions. The customers benefit from the single-spindle technology, unprecedented productivity due to intelligent automation and digitalization. The latest version, Autocoro 10, is a secure platform for Industry 4.0 in the rotor spinning mill.
On the ring spinning side Saurer offers digitalised features like Optispeed. Together with the ISM (individual spindle monitoring) Optispeed is a function for self-optimisation of the spindle speed depending on the yarn break rate.
Digitalisation and Automation
The Saurer Robot AGV is designed for the ergonomic handling and transportation of packages. It picks up the packages and stores them in its internal buffer system. Due to the modern laser navigation system, the Saurer Robot AGV moves fully automatically and autonomously through your mill.
Senses Mill Management System Integrates all Machines into one System
Saurer consolidates all digital information in Senses which can be integrated seamlessly into spinning plants. Senses enables customers to connect all their Saurer and third-party machines in one system. With Senses, customers can carry out various analyses to control productivity and quality within their mills remotely. .
The mill management system’s basic functionality can be extended with Senses Elements. These are additional features to increase functionality for key areas:e.g. the Senses Element Maintenance digitalises, structures and simplifies all maintenance processes to increase productivity. Senses Workforce digitalises personnel management and improves the efficiency of staff. With Senses Element Shop Floor, customers can increase their productivity by optimising operator guidance. Senses Recipe enables customers to monitor and adjust the settings of their machines.
Secos Assistance Functions – Saving Time in day-to-day Business
The Secos – Saurer Customer Portal is more than just an e-shop for Saurer original parts. With the updated version of the portal, it is easier for customers to find original parts – with photo uploads,. In the user’s Secos account, all machine-related manuals and technical documentation for their machines are saved for quick reference in case of questions on operation and maintenance.
Saurer Academy – Turning Employees into Experts
This platform offers a wide range of training and education courses for machine operators. Customers can book classroom and live web-based training courses. In addition, the Saurer Academy offers e-learning courses with multimedia, audio-visual training material that explain complex issues and processes in an easy-to-understand manner. Course contents include training on the function, operation and maintenance. Web-based trainings (WBTs), recorded webinars and learning cards give employees the flexibility to decide for themselves when, where and at what pace they want to learn. Knowledge tests with certificates allow workers to keep track of their progress and review the work.
Remote Service – Have our Twisting Experts Inside your Machine in Minutes
Saurer experts can access a fully digital read-out of the error log, which allows them to identify any issues immediately. They can also adjust machine control settings, update software and do diagnostics checks of any hardware defects as well as check CPU usage, energy consumption and machine temperature. This means getting the customer’s machine running at optimal capacity faster with less downtime.
