Smart-Handschuh: ŠKODA Logistik setzt auf

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Mladá Boleslav, 22.08.2016
Smart-Handschuh: ŠKODA Logistik setzt auf Zukunftstechnologie
• Industry 4.0: ŠKODA is preparing for production work of the future and is continuously
testing state-of-the-art technology
• Intelligent glove: ProGlove optimises the supply of parts in ŠKODA Logistics
• Head of ŠKODA Brand Logistics, Jií Cee: "The glove helps our team work more
quickly, more efficiently and with virtually no errors."
ŠKODA is preparing intensively for the forth industrial revolution. With the smart ProGlove
industrial glove, the Czech car manufacturer is focusing on innovative future technology. Use
of the glove facilitates and improves the work of ŠKODA Logistics.
"Nowadays, logistics is an important economic and competitive factor which contributes
considerably to a car manufacturer's success," said Jií Cee, Head of ŠKODA Brand
Logistics. "At ŠKODA, we therefore continuously test cutting-edge technology in order to
improve the day-to-day work of our employees. The intelligent ProGlove helps our team to
work more quickly, more efficiently and with virtually no errors," added Cee.
ŠKODA intends to bring the digital age onto their factory floors. The ProGlove is an electronic
glove with a built-in scanner designed to improve work in logistics. This smart glove
underwent an endurance test which convinced ŠKODA Logistics. "ProGlove proved itself to
be the ideal solution for series production and has been used in our logistics ever since," said
Cee.
Most importantly, the smart glove is designed to make day-to-day work easier and quicker for
the wearer. The device shows, for example, whether the right part is being used and whether
production steps are being correctly followed.
Like a traditional scanner, the glove can also capture data – but in one simple action and
without any additional device. This allows goods to be registered quickly and easily. In
addition, workflow becomes more ergonomic for the user: data collection or material testing
are incorporated into natural hand movements.
Using the intelligent glove, codes can be read both vertically and horizontally. The code is
then confirmed using the activation button on the index finger. The code is confirmed either
by a sound or a vibration therefore preventing an incorrect code from being scanned.
ŠKODA Logistics currently employs over 3,000 members of staff who plan and ensure
successful delivery of worldwide brand logistics.

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