The digital planning tool “EasyGo” from the Remshalden-based automation specialist Schnaithmann Maschinenbau has been awarded the “Allianz Industrie 4.0 Award Baden-Württemberg”. The award ceremony took place on October 23, 2024 as part of the digitalization event “Startup the Future” in Stuttgart. The web application developed by Schnaithmann is an interdisciplinary 3D online planning tool. It simplifies and accelerates the planning of transfer systems and systems, assembly systems and automation lines. “With ‘EasyGo’ we offer our customers a freely accessible, digital and web-based 3D planning tool for conveyor belts, transfer systems and complete assembly systems,” explains Gerd Maier, head of sales and member of the management team at Schnaithmann. “Since its market launch in 2021, we have continuously improved ‘EasyGo’ and implemented new functions. Designers, production planners and project engineers benefit from a significant increase in planning speed and project quality in their material flow projects.”
Allianz Industry 4.0 supports medium-sized industrial companies in Industry 4.0
In the Winner category, the digital planning tool for outstanding Industry 4.0 individual solutions from Baden-Württemberg was honored. Both the market relevance and the degree of innovation of the solution play a role here. “With the competition, we not only identify great solutions, but also show what digital transformation looks like in the industry,” said the organizer. The Alliance Industry 4.0 is a network initiated and supported by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economics. This is coordinated by the VDMA Baden-Württemberg. The aim is to combine competencies from production, information and communication technology together with partner organizations and to support medium-sized industrial companies in matters of Industry 4.0.
Schnaithmann promotes digitalization
Maximilian Perret, Head of Product and Process Management at Schnaithmann Maschinenbau, received the award from the Baden-Württemberg Minister of Economic Affairs, Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut met. “We are very pleased that our efforts to advance digitalization have been recognized with the ‘Allianz Industrie 4.0 Award’ from the state of Baden-Württemberg,” says Maximilian Perret. “The ‘Startup the Future’ event is also an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas with experts about current trend topics such as artificial intelligence, cyber security and XaaS services for mechanical engineering and to make new contacts.”
Transfer and assembly systems for automation tasks
Schnaithmann produces customized transfer and assembly systems for automation, assembly, material flow and handling tasks in Remshalden. From brainstorming, planning and construction to the commissioning of a complete system and on-site maintenance, the family business offers all services from a single source.
