Retrofit rather than replacement - Rubber [EN]

Opdenhoff Technologie GmbH

• 5 min

Episode wiedergeben

Retrofit instead of replacement: This episode explores how Albtal-Gummiwerke HARTIG GmbH modernized a rolling mill from the 1980s by upgrading its control system—without replacing the proven mechanics. Learn how outdated automation can become a hidden production risk, and how targeted retrofit strategies unlock integration, transparency, and performance. The result: +10% availability, -50% scrap, improved energy efficiency, and a future-proof production asset.