Konecranes and also Fluidmesh Networks introduce that they have actually signed up with pressures and also effectively performed proof-of-concept screening of completely cordless interaction for the Konecranes Automated RTG system. This advancement permits container incurable drivers to present push-button control and also automation to RTGs in the container backyard without running fiber or cord spindles, with considerable financial savings in price and also time.
Port and also container incurable drivers have actually been accepting automation to raise performance and also provide much better working problems to their workers. Many of the latest and also biggest container terminals have actually been embracing some degree of automation and also assistance for remote procedures: from ship-to-shore cranes, to straight transportation, to automated piling cranes.
However, this has actually not held true for RTGs, which are extensively utilized in container terminals around the globe. Much of the globe’s RTG fleet is diesel-powered, and also there have actually been restricted choices for automating RTGs offered the reality that running wires to them is pricey and also typically unpractical. Konecranes and also Fluidmesh have actually been functioning very closely to address the connection obstacle, developing a brand-new possibility for container incurable drivers.
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The automation service for RTGs comes as component of the Konecranes ARTG 2.0 system upgrade, which remained in advancement for over 2 years with countless hrs of area screening. Fluidmesh MPLS-based cordless innovation has actually been utilized to assure reduced latency and also high throughput to the RTGs for control and also live-video information. The system has actually been developed to operate certified in addition to unlicensed regularities around the globe, offering north of 99.95% uptime in genuine working problems.
“We are thrilled to have been given the opportunity to work with a leader like Konecranes and contribute to a system that helps container terminal operators around the world to embrace automation and drive the productivity of their RTGs,” remarks Cosimo Malesci, Fluidmesh Co-Founder and also EVP Sales and alsoMarketing “Our wireless MPLS-based technology has been proven in many vehicle automation systems around the world where 802.11 WiFi or LTE haven’t been able to deliver. Our focus on seamless roaming, extremely low latency and high throughput wireless networks to drive productivity, safety, and security continues to pay off. We are truly honored to have been able to deliver such performance to the container terminal space.”
“We have been impressed by Fluidmesh Wireless MPLS technology since day one,” remarks Sampo Pihkala, Chief System Engineer ARTG atKonecranes “We have been testing many different wireless technologies for crane operations over the last decade and the throughput and reliability delivered by Fluidmesh is unparalleled. Being able to work with a company that truly understands the requirements and challenges in the OT and port automation space has helped us to bring a truly innovative solution to the market in record time.”
This participation with Fluidmesh belongs to Kone cranes’ course to port automation, where container terminals enhance performance and also safety and security in convenient actions. From clever functions approximately complete automation, the course can consist of monitored procedure and also remote procedure to efficiently present the power of automation. The course to port automation relates to all container handling devices brand names. Full automation can be the last objective however it does not need to be. Flexibility is the secret.
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