Retrofit

Increase performance and save costs

Logistics systems are becoming increasingly efficient and economical. Benefit from modernizing or expanding your existing logistics - a process known as retrofitting. Unitechnik will analyse your logistics center and develop a comprehensive modernization concept to bring your intralogistics up to date and optimize the flow of materials.

As a specialist in the automation of logistics centers, we are predestined for an efficient retrofit. With over 40 years of experience, we can provide you with a tailor-made solution as part of the modernization process. Oriented towards your ideal process flows.

The steps for your retrofit at a glance

Non-binding inventory
Consultation with initial concept
Detailed offer
Contract awarded at a fixed price
Joint planning of the changeover scenario
System test in the laboratory
Staff training on the new system
Changeover in one or more steps
Support during the ramp-up phase
Aftersales service

Control of logistics processes

UniWare warehouse management system ensures maximum efficiency
Optimization of existing processes
Maximum process reliability and stability
UniWare: warehouse management, material flow control and system visualization in one system.
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Christian Mertens

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Logistics Systems

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System modernization

When modernizing your systems, you can rely on our many years of experience in working with Siemens S5 and S7 controllers.

We analyze your project, make a suitable technology selection, take over the engineering and accompany the entire project in a professional and competent partnership. A 24/7 service and rapid diagnostics via remote maintenance are a matter of course for us. You are in the best hands with us.

Retrofits in accordance with the Machinery Ordinance

Our retrofit solutions meet the requirements of the new Machinery Directive. This means that every modernization of your systems is implemented in full compliance with the latest legal requirements.

For more information on the Machinery Ordinance and its significance for your retrofit project, please contact us.

Retrofit is worthwhile if...

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a new purchase seems uneconomical to you

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you intend to increase product quality

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The system does not have modern controls

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you want to increase production output

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you want to reduce maintenance costs and downtime

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You want IT integration for your system

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you need more precise control for better quality

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you have new occupational safety requirements

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you want to increase the service life of the system

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No more spare parts are produced

Retrofit in 4 days - Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG

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Turck: Retrofit in 4 Tagen

Stories from our logistics projects
Insights: 60-second short videos of selected references

References and case studies for system modernizations

GF Piping Systems

Replacement of the existing WMS with UniWare, central warehouse and 4 external warehouses, 70 WMS workstations, automatic and manual storage areas

TURCK

Concept for future-proof logistics planned and implemented during ongoing operations. Doubling of capacity, flexibilization of the material flow ...

Scheidt & Bachmann

Modernization of a STOPA sheet metal warehouse during operation. Renewal of WMS, control technology, safety technology, distance measurement, frequency converter, etc.

VOSS

Refurbishment of the high-bay warehouse: conversion of the control system including visualization, conversion of the conveyor technology and 7 stacker cranes from S5 to S7 during operation

Meyer Werft

Complete refurbishment of the existing profile line at control and computer level. Production control and management of 2 automated high-bay warehouses

Dock 100 Logistics

Refurbishment of logistics center during ongoing operations: 16 storage and retrieval machines (40m high) for 70,000 pallets, conveyor technology on 9 levels, multi-client UniWare warehouse management system

Athens International Airport

Conversion of the entire baggage handling system to Simatic S7 in continuous operation: 144 check-in counters, 8 X-ray lines, 11 baggage reclaim carousels, etc.

EvoBus

Conversion of the existing PLC controls for the bus body conveyor technology to S7

Eaton Electric GmbH

Central distribution center of Eaton Electric GmbH in Meckenheim. High-bay warehouse and order picking for 35,000 different articles

B. Brown

Replacement of the material flow computer for production LIFE 1st expansion of the production plant with pallet conveyor technology, shelving and MFR connection

Study and white paper: Retrofit in intralogistics

Older logistics systems are reaching their limits when it comes to digitalization and networking. 38 percent of those surveyed in the Unitechnik study see this as one of the main reasons for a retrofit. The study results are based on a survey of over 100 participants from production and logistics. There are also practical reasons for modernization: 68 percent cite spare parts problems and 51 percent complain about too many faults. One in two (53%) are planning a retrofit, 27% of participants have already modernized - and the trend is rising.

The advantages are obvious: the investment costs are lower compared to new plant construction and a significant increase in efficiency can still be expected. Outdated plant components can thus be brought up to the latest state of the art and become part of an overall digital strategy.
The study can be downloaded here free of charge. Unitechnik has also produced a white paper on the same topic. It explains the results of the study and serves as a guide for a successful retrofit project. Benefit from practical examples and many tips from an experienced retrofit expert.

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Retrofit in der Intralogistik

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Retrofit in der Intralogistik - worauf es ankommt

Worth knowing

High-bay warehouse planning

A good planning process needs clear and transparent structures - as in our proven 3-phase model. We would be happy to support you in planning your high-bay warehouse as an integral part of your internal logistics.

Find out more about planning your high-bay warehouse here

Automated high-bay warehouse Costs

Would you like to know how much a warehouse costs? No problem, use our new warehouse planning tool. Enter the number of storage locations you require and we will compare two alternative solutions with space and personnel requirements as well as the investment budget. Try it out - quickly and anonymously.

Click here for the warehouse planning tool

Our whitepapers

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Retrofit in der Intralogistik - worauf es ankommt

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Königsweg zur LVS-Ablösung - Branchentrends und ein individueller Fahrplan

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Automatisierung in der Intralogistik - Leitfaden für die individuelle Lösung

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Fahrerlose Transportsysteme versus stationäre Fördertechnik

Retrofit

Increase performance and save costs

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The steps for your retrofit at a glance

Control of logistics processes