(Siemens: Plano, TX) -- Siemens, a leading technology company, and SuperTrak CONVEYANCE, a market leader in linear motion conveyance, announced a new strategic collaboration to maximize product range and machine throughput, shortening cycle time for machine building and manufacturing customers.

The companies partnered to offer the market a smart conveyance system that can be installed as a transport technology on production machines—and it’s also integrated in the TIA portal. The carriers are powered by linear motors and move flexibly between stations during the production process.

The SuperTrak Horizon3 closed-loop magnetic transport system enables high-performance, cost-effective, and space-saving machine designs for manufacturers. By combining the mechatronic system with Siemens’ Simatic controller and motion-control functionalities of the TIA portal, all components work together seamlessly to help machine builders achieve optimal conveyance solutions.

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