Končar – Energy Transformers Ltd. (KPT)

Končar – Energy Transformers Ltd. (KPT) is part of the Končar Group and specializes in the development, design, production, and servicing of energy transformers. As part of continuous growth and digital transformation, KPT invests in technologies that increase efficiency, reduce errors, and provide complete control over every part of the production process – from receiving metal parts to their installation.

Precise tracking of thousands of metal parts

Significant sales growth and complexity of logistics-manufacturing processes have created the need for:

• Precise tracking of thousands of metal parts
• Automation of warehouse and production management
• Minimizing human errors
• Faster and more accurate communication between suppliers, warehouse, and production
• Efficient integration with the ERP system

Metal, as a RFID-challenging material, further complicated standard labeling methods, requiring specific technical solutions and testing of equipment in real conditions.

Goal

• Implement an RFID system that enables automatic tracking of parts in real-time
• Improve communication between departments and systems
• Enable workers to handle equipment quickly and easily
• Ensure 100% traceability from the entry of parts into the factory circle to installation in the final product
• Maintain a high level of reliability and system resilience to harsh industrial conditions

Combination of advanced UHF RFID equipment, industrial hardware, software services, and automation systems

RFID Smart Logistics & Production Solution - Metal Part Tracking

Selmet's solution includes a combination of advanced UHF RFID equipment, industrial hardware, software services, and automation systems, specifically:

1. RFID at all key points:

• Main entry passages – reading RFID tags on vehicles and forwarding data to the ERP
• Forklifts with RFID equipment – automatic reading and placement at precisely defined locations
• Entrances to production facilities – automatic reading of the entries and exits of parts
• RFID smart tables – debiting used parts for complete traceability

2. Mobile RFID terminals

• Rugged UHF terminals resistant to industrial conditions
• Allow searching, inventory, identification, and tracking of parts
• Data available in real-time
• No need for physical inspection – tags are read wirelessly

3. Industrial computers and automation

• Computers installed on forklifts and smart tables
• Automation for activating reading reduces the need for human intervention
• Web services for data exchange between all components and the ERP

4. Custom equipment and integration

• Selmet has designed and manufactured custom housings, holders, and sensor systems
• All components have been carefully tested and integrated with existing user systems

Digital transformation that brings concrete benefits

• Automatic tracking of metal parts throughout the entire logistics and manufacturing chain
• 100% traceability – we know where every part is and what has been done with it
• Faster and more precise order processing without manual retrieval
• Integration with ERP for complete system connectivity
• Increased productivity of workers through easy use of terminals
• Fewer errors and greater safety in operations
• System resistant to industrial conditions – without downtime

Končar KPT plans further expansion of the RFID system to new facilities, additional logistics points, and the introduction of analytics and automated reporting. The goal is to build the digital manufacturing of the future – where all processes are interconnected, and decisions are made based on real, reliable data in real time.