Wind Power

We offer various solutions for automated manufacturing processes. For the wind power industry, the layup of materials for the composite blades is a core process with a high amount of manual labor. With our automated solutions, industrial ramp-up can be uncoupled from workforce constraints and simultaneously can improve process quality dramatically.
We provide profound experience with the handling of industrial textiles as well as process integration for manufacturing. Our systems are highly flexible and designed to be adaptable to future programme and product developments.

Today’s wind turbines require a large number of high-strength screw connections. Accuracy is of utmost importance here. Every fastener needs to be bolted with the right torque and tightening angle. Ergonomics and safety for the workers also represent a challenge.
The Fastening Systems developed by Broetje-Automation solve this task. They can be applied as new or retrofit solution to fit seamlessly into existing production environments. Using our software environment they are able to run automatically pre-programmed screw connection processes without further manual work and include the necessary quality and process documentation.

The deep knowledge of automated assembly of large structures at Broetje-Automation is applied to the challenges for the assembly of wind power plants. The individual turbines are getting bigger and bigger, which is creating new challenges in logistics, transport, and assembly. The requirements for accuracy, quality and documentation are also increasing. Broetje-Automation already incorporates sensor systems (e.g. laser, camera or radar guided) in numerous systems as well as the digital integration for simulation based on the Digital Twin, offline programming as well as inline quality assurance and documentation in order to be able to offer its customers a holistic solution to their production challenges.

The larger and heavier the components to be assembled, the more sensible it is to bring the machine to the component instead of providing fixed machine workstations. Broetje-Automation has specifically built capabilities for mobilizing machines and systems. The existing positioning technology – both globally in the factory and locally for the recognition of the components – promises further potential in the future.
Depending on the customer’s requirements, the existing technologies for digital factory integration at Broetje-Automation can be used. This starts with the planning of the processes and the layout and continues with simulation and offline programming based on digital twins.