SICK HAS ANNOUNCED a real-time localisation system (RTLS) that determines the exact position of industrial assets such as vehicles, workpieces and materials in a factory, thus giving visibility, security and traceability to operators. Based on an ultrawideband (UWB) technology, Coriva has been designed to localise, track and manage assets in real-time. The system comprises mobile UWB tags (CorivaTags), a permanently installed infrastructure (CorivaSat) and software (CorivaEngine), which calculates the positions of the mobile assets. This position data can be forwarded via standardised interfaces to an omlox hub. Omlox is the world's first open standard for industrial localisation systems, and was developed by PI (Profibus International). The Coriva software can operate locally or in the cloud. Technologies such as RFID, GNSS, WPAN or Lidar can be integrated via a CorivaHub, which can also be used with other Sick technologies, such as its IdentGate system for identifying parcels and pallets in logistics environments, and its Aldis RFID automated load detect system. Another recent Sick development, the Sentio IIoT platform, brings these digital technologies together in a single IIoT platform, allowing users to integrate Sick software and hardware into their operations and control them all via one platform. They can run and access analytics, logistics and security data, connecting devices and business intelligence in a scalable platform that can be used for all projects. Sick says it now has a wide portfolio of integrated digital technologies designed to reduce errors, enhance safety, improve flow, increase visibility, and boost the security of logistics operations. “We are going beyond sensors and hardware to capture and harness more of the digital opportunities and data they provide,” explains Christophe Hien, Sick’s digital solutions leader for South West Europe. “Our digital solutions enable companies to embark upon, or enhance, their digitalisation journey, with Sentio bringing it all together in a single IIoT platform.” Real-time localisation system tracks and manages assets in factories n TECHNOLOGY June 2026 www.drivesncontrols.com 16 ABB CLAIMS TO BE THE first motor manufacturer to be offering an IE6 “hyper-efficiency” motor certified to Atex and IECEx for use in hazardous areas. The new IE6 Increased safety motor, based on ABB’s magnet- and rare-earth-free synchronous reluctance (SynRM) technology, promises up to 60% lower energy losses than IE3 induction motors in hazardous area Zones 1 and 2. This will allow users to boost energy efficiency and cut carbon emissions in industries where gas, vapour or dust might be present – such as chemicals, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage. The IE6 SynRM Increased safety motors are certified for use with VSDs to offer accurate control and high efficiency across their whole speed range, even at partial loads. ABB says this makes them ideal upgrades for IE3 induction motors for pump, fan and compressor applications. Over a typical 20-year service life, the energy savings from switching from a 110kW IE3 motor to IE6 would be €87,520 (£76,000) – based on a 110kW motor operating for 8,760 hours/year at a 75% average load, on energy costing €0.20/kWh (17p/kWh). This will result in an eight-month payback period with 157,540kg of CO2 emissions avoided – equivalent to around 37 petrol-powered cars operating for a year. “In its Energy Efficiency report 2025, the IEA highlights the pressing need to make sustainable technology available as an affordable choice,” says ABB IEC LV Motors’ president, Stefan Floeck. “With the world’s first IE6 hyper-efficiency SynRM motor for hazardous areas, we now have the ideal solution for customers who must drive down their operating expenses while meeting stringent sustainability targets.” The new IE6 SynRM increased safety motors cover ratings from 110kW, with IE5 versions available for up to 90kW. As well as offering increased reliability and reduced maintenance, the SynRM technology makes installations more cost-effective, according to ABB. In Zone 1, the operating temperatures of increased safety SynRM ‘First’ magnet-free IE6 hazardous areas motor can pay for itself in eight months motors can allow their use where a flameproof motor with a special enclosure would normally be needed. Furthermore, in Zone 2, the improved loadability of SynRM motors enables more power from the same size as an equivalent induction motor. This could enable a smaller, lower-cost motor to perform the same duty. https://drivesncontrols.news/xbl9c5yu ABB’s IE6 SynRM motor for hazardous areas cuts energy losses by up to 60% compared to IE3 machines Sick’s real-time localisation system locates, tracks and manages assets in real time.
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