Husky Technologies Wins 2024 Fedil Innovation Award for Plate Line Automation ProjectHusky Technologies Wins 2024 Fedil Innovation Award for Plate Line Automation Project

Husky Technologies is the recipient of the 2024 Fedil Innovation Award in the Process category for its Plate Line Automation project.

The Fedil Innovation Awards recognize projects that stand out for their innovation, originality, and relevance to the Luxembourg economy.

Laurent Huberty, Husky’s manufacturing technology team manager for hot runners, said the company is honored to receive the Fedil Innovation Award in the Process category. 

“This award is a testament to the innovation and dedication of our team to drive operational excellence,” Huberty said. “Our Plate Line Automation project is just the beginning, and we’re excited to expand the success of this cutting-edge solution to our global network of facilities.”

According to the company, its Plate Line Automation project is an Industry 4.0 initiative designed to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and employee productivity by integrating advanced robotics and cutting-edge software into the manufacturing process.

The project integrates three advanced technologies into a single automated system. These include a 5-tonne automated guided vehicle (AGV) for pallet delivery directly to milling centers, fully automated tool loading and unloading for deep-hole drilling, and digital twin technology and tool analysis software for real-time simulation and quality control.

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This holistic approach demonstrates how Industry 4.0 can transform manufacturing processes by combining robotics and cutting-edge software. The Plate Line Automation project reduces production times, improves precision, enhances safety, and frees operators from repetitive tasks. Husky plans to expand this successful initiative to other facilities around the world.

According to Rinas Mohammed, Husky’s director of global operations, industrialized tooling for EMEA, the holistic approach demonstrates the company’s commitment to leveraging the full potential of Industry 4.0 and advancing automation. 

“This project is a perfect example of how Husky is combining advanced robotics and digital technology to streamline processes,” Mohammed said. “By automating critical tasks, Husky has reduced production times, enhanced precision, improved safety, and freed operators from repetitive, manual tasks.”

Fedil, established in 1918, serves as a leading business federation that amplifies the voices of Luxembourg's industrials and entrepreneurs, fueling economic growth and development. Encompassing companies across various sectors, Fedil actively advocates for the business community, championing policies that foster innovation, sustainability, and global competitiveness.

Headquartered in Bolton, ON, Husky Technologies has more than 35 locations worldwide. The company produces machines, molds, hot runners, auxiliaries, and integrated systems that are built and sold across nearly every continent, supporting customers in more than 140 countries.