br0217B+R (Bernecker+Rainer) presents the flexible transport system “Supertrak”. Thanks to its high level of flexibility and connectivity, consumer goods manufacturers can optimize their overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and total cost of ownership (TCO) with Packaging 4.0. Supertrak is the new generation of a robust, user-friendly and intelligent transport technology based on long statorLinear motor.

Unlike previous systems, Supertrak offers industrial reliability and easy maintainability. Independently moving shuttles enable the mass production of customized products. At the same time, standstill and set-up times are minimized.

The automator also shows how the open standards Powerlink, OMAC Pack ML and OPC UA the necessary networking for the Industrial IoT is implemented. With the end-to-end networking of manufacturer-independent lines and value-added chains, plant operators can significantly increase the cost-effectiveness of their production.