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Wednesday May 25, 2011 at 9:00-12:00
Buses for the technical visits start fromTampere Hall at 9:00 and arrive back at 12:00. Following four options are offered:
A. Fastems Oy Ab & Avant Tecno Oy
B. Katsa Oy & Fastems Oy Ab
C. Agco Sisu Power Oy
D. VTT & Tampere University of Technology
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Fastems Oy Abis a leading company in supplying factory automation which enables effective
use of machine tools during all 8,760 hours in a year. Fastems is an open system integrator and develops products, software and automation systems for metal cutting industry by integrating single machine tools, robot cells and IT systems into automated production systems.
The 8760 Concept
A unique combination of machines, automation and high-class services supported by reliable partnership for getting the most out of the 8,760 production hours available in a year.
Single Source
Modular hardware and software systems, from single machine cells to factory-wide systems, meet all of your production line's specific needs.
Open System Integrator
Flexible and extendable manufacturing systems, both standard and customized, compatible with machine tools from over 40 different manufacturers.
Global Supplier
A leading factory automation supplier with an extensive range of solutions and services supported by a world-wide network of partners.
At Fastem's factory there are following installations on display during the SUMMIT factory tour:
The world's largest industrial robot: Fanuc M-2000iA 1200 is currently the biggest available industrial robot on the market having handling capacity max 1350 kg and reach 4.9 m (900 kg version).
Fastems RPC-20G robot cell for machine tending: Automated part loading and unloading for machine tool is the most common task in modern workshop. RPC-20G robotic cell is standard, factory made robot cell including most advanced operator inteface on the market, FastWizard.
Fastems DBL robotic deburring cell: Finishing and deburring of machined parts is very time consuming and unhealthly task for human. FMS integrated Fastems DBL robot cell offers versatile solution to full fill also most demanding deburring tasks.
Factory tour: Guests have also possibility for a guided factory tour. |
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Avant Tecno Oy designs, manufactures, and sells compact multi-functional Avant wheeled loaders and attachments. Avant products are versatile, powerful, compact, innovative and durable in all working conditions; and they can be found all around the world. This is why Avant is the market leader in loaders with operating weight under 2000 kg.
Avant Tecno Oy was founded in 1991. Since then it has produced many innovative solutions in the field of multi-functional loaders and attachments. Product development has always been and will be one of the most important factors in Avant’s success.
Avant multi-functional loaders are manufactured in the Ylöjärvi plant with the most modern production technology available. Sheet metal cutting happens with automated laser cutting machine, welding is done with a complete robot welding line and painting is done on an automatic powder coating line. All processes are strictly controlled by the Avant quality control system, which also guarantees that all machines are thoroughly tested before delivery. |
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Katsa aims at engineering and producing transmissions for high demands and is known of its high quality. Every transmission component has to meet the needs, expectations and quality requirements of the customers. Katsa Engineering department of Katsa has an all-round experience of many decades. Katsa’s products are used in diesel engines, paper industry, wind power stations, bio energy production, oceanic ships, forestry machines and armored vehicles all over the world.
Katsa Ltd. is found on 1955 and it has 190 employees in Finland. Total share of export is 95 % (direct export 60%) and for now, there are customers in 17 countries. The most important countries of export are Germany, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, India and China. |
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Diesel Engines
AGCO SISU POWER has made diesel engines at its plant in Linnavuori in the town of Nokia for more than 60 years. The production technology of this modern facility was completely renovated in 2005–2007.
The acquisition of AGCO SISU POWER (former Sisu Diesel) made by the US AGCO Corporation and the associated investments – tens of millions of euros – have made AGCO SISU POWER one of the world's leading makers of diesel engines. The plant manufactures more than 30,000 diesel engines annually and has over 700 personnel. AGCO SISU POWER is a leader in engine technology; its new Citius series Common Rail engines that meet the latest European and North American emission standards are excellent proof of this. The engines can also use environmentally friendly biofuels. AGCO SISU POWER supplies the engines to many of the world's leading manufacturers of tractors and other farm machinery.
Gear Wheels and Gearboxes
AGCO SISU POWER manufactures gear wheels, axels and gearboxes to its own and its customers' designs using the latest CNC technology in machining, gear hobbing, gear shaping, case hardening and finishing (hard turning, grinding). The manufacturing philosophy is based on three separate production lines: flexible mass manufacturing for gear wheels and axels, and small-series production for gear wheels and axels. AGCO SISU POWER also designs and manufactures gearboxes for snow mobiles and combines. The designs are based on the customer's needs and the requirements of the final product. |
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Tampere University of Technology, Department of Production Engineering
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Tampere University of Technology (TUT) was established in 1965 and has grown to become a significant influence on technology in Finland and abroad. TUT employs more than 1900 people and has 12,400 students. TUT operates in close collaboration with business life and other facets of society and practically all Masters of Science in Technology or Architecture and Doctors of Technology or Philosophy who graduate from TUT find employment, predominantly in the service of business life.
The Department of Production Engineering is the leading university level educational and research institution in Finland in the field of production engineering, having 6 professors and more than 80 researchers. The department has acquired accredited ISO 9001 certification in 1998as the first university institute in Europe. In 2002 the department won as fourth European University unit the international SME University LEAD Award and in 2007 it was nominated by the Finnish University Evaluation Council asthe Quality Unit for Education. According to an international evaluation, conducted by the Academy of Finland and an international expert panel, the panel considers the department comparable to world-class production research units. |
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VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
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VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is an impartial multidisciplinary expert organisation. VTT’s special strength is its ability to create new, globally competitive technologies and innovations by combining knowledge and expertise in different fields. With its know how VTT produces research, development, testing and information services to public sector and companies as well as international organisations. With its staff of over 3000 experts VTT provides high-end technology solutions and innovation services. From its wide knowledge base, VTT can combine different technologies, create new innovations and a substantial range of world class technologies and applied research services. Through its international scientific and technology network, VTT can produce information, upgrade technology knowledge, create business intelligence and value added to its stakeholders. VTT´s technological focus areas are applied materials, bio and chemistry processes, energy, information and communication technologies, industrial systems management, microtechnologies and electronics, and technology in the community. VTT's turnover in 2010 was 292 Million €.
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ROViR - Remote Operation and Virtual Reality Centre
ROViR Centre is a research centre that specialises in developing remote handling and virtual technology for industrial applications. ROViR Centre conducts research for the ITER fusion programme and hosts a real-sized model of the base of the fusion reactor, the so-called Divertor Test Platform (DTP2). | |
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