Design and manufacture of automation and robotics solutions for industry, logistics, meat processing and mining
Scott Technology Ltd (Scott Automation & Robotics)
Kürnbach · Deerlijk · Ploemeur · Brierley Hill · PodivínNew on Amplifa
About Scott Automation
Scott Technology is a company founded in 1913 in Dunedin, New Zealand, listed on the NZX, with more than 600 employees in twelve countries. The company designs and manufactures automation and robotics solutions from conception through commissioning to service and maintenance. The core areas include robotics integration (including ABB and KUKA), palletising systems (PAL 4.0), AGV systems (Transbotics), meat processing automation including the safety band saw BladeStop, laboratory automation for mines (Rocklabs) and machinery for appliance manufacturing. The portfolio is complemented by machine learning and deep learning applications for vision, picking and data analysis as well as remote diagnostics, training, reconditioning and spare parts supply. In Germany, Scott Automation GmbH is based in Kürnbach (formerly Gerätetechnik); further European sites are located in Belgium, France, the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic.
- Site
- Kürnbach
- Processes
- Palletising systems (PAL 4.0, robotic and conventional, multi-line and end-of-line), AGV systems (navigation types: laser, magnetic gyro, magnetic spot, magnetic tape, inductive/wire), Picking and distribution systems (pick and pack, order picking), Meat processing automation (including BladeStop band saw with mechanical blade stop), Mining laboratory automation (Rocklabs, automated sample preparation, AMS modular solution), Appliance automation (machinery for electrical appliance manufacturing), Machine Learning / Deep Learning / Neural Networks (vision, picking, movement, data), Design & engineering of automation systems
- Materials
- Robotics Integration, AGV Systems (Transbotics), Palletising Systems, BladeStop Band Saw, Mining Laboratory Automation, Machine Learning / Deep Learning
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 45001
- Founded
- 1913
- Employees
- 600+
- Industries
- Meat Processing, Mining/Laboratory Automation, Appliance Industry, Materials Flow & Logistics, Industrial Automation, Food & Beverages
- 01
Consulting & Concept
- 02
Design & Engineering
- 03
Manufacturing & Integration
- 04
Commissioning
- 05
Service, Maintenance & Upgrades
- 06
Spare Parts Supply & Training
Processes & Technologies
Robotics Integration
Integration of leading robot brands for palletising, picking and automation solutions.
AGV Systems (Transbotics)
Automated guided vehicle systems with laser-based, magnetic, inductive and gyro navigation.
Palletising Systems
Robotic and conventional multi-line and end-of-line palletising including interlayer, wrapping and labelling technology.
BladeStop Band Saw
Band saw with mechanical blade stop that stops the blade within milliseconds on contact with the operator.
Mining Laboratory Automation
Automated sample preparation including modular AMS solutions for mining and mineral laboratories.
Machine Learning / Deep Learning
Neural networks for vision, picking, movement and data applications in automation.
Locations
Kürnbach
DEScott Automation GmbH (German subsidiary, formerly Gerätetechnik), manufacturing and service for appliance automation
Deerlijk
BEScott Automation nv, European head office (Alvey palletising systems)
Ploemeur
FRScott Automation sas
Brierley Hill
GBScott Automation Ltd
Podivín
CZScott Automation a.s.
Dunedin
NZHead office and manufacturing
Charlotte, NC
USScott/Transbotics/BladeStop/Rocklabs site
Solutions & Systems
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automation/Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Palletising systems (PAL 4.0, robotic and conventional, multi-line and end-of-line)Automation/Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| AGV systems (navigation types: laser, magnetic gyro, magnetic spot, magnetic tape, inductive/wire)Automation/Materials Flow | – | – | – | – | – |
| Picking and distribution systems (pick and pack, order picking)Automation/Materials Flow | – | – | – | – | – |
| Meat processing automation (including BladeStop band saw with mechanical blade stop)Automation/Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mining laboratory automation (Rocklabs, automated sample preparation, AMS modular solution)Automation/Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Appliance automation (machinery for electrical appliance manufacturing)Automation/Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machine Learning / Deep Learning / Neural Networks (vision, picking, movement, data)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering/Service | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band saw with BladeStop safety system | Scott (BladeStop) BladeStop | – | – | – | Worldwide (e.g. Morgan Advanced Materials, Greenville, SC) |
| Palletiser | Scott (Alvey) PAL 4.0 (with interlayer applicator, pallet wrapping, labelling) | – | – | – | e.g. Poco Loco, Belgium |
| AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) | Scott/Transbotics Nexbot | – | – | – | Charlotte, NC, USA |
| AGV & palletising system (installed at customer) | Scott | 1 | – | 2017 | Kilcoy Pastoral Company, Australia |
| Service for robots and OEM automation | Kuka, ABB, Kawasaki, Fanuc, Universal Robots, Yaskawa Motoman, Milmeq | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certifications
Scott is an ABB Authorised Value Provider, a TPM supplier and a member of the Control System Integrators Association; employees hold the CMSE® – Certified Machinery Safety Expert (TÜV Nord) certification. Sites in Belgium, France and the United Kingdom are certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 4501.
| Evidence | Deerlijk | Ploemeur | Brierley Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |||
| ISO 45001 |
History
- 1913
Founded as J & A P Scott in Dunedin, New Zealand, by John Scott and sons; motor repairs
- 1933
Surviving the Great Depression; focus on precision engineering and wartime production
- 1953
Establishment of a washing machine factory (Whirlpool)
- 1962
Acquisition of Penfolds; focus on automated production equipment
- 1997
Listing on the NZX
- 2016
Acquisition of a German manufacturer of manufacturing equipment for household appliances
- 2017
Installation of an AGV and palletising system at Kilcoy Pastoral Company, Australia
- 2018
Acquisition of the Alvey Group (Belgium/France/Czech Republic/UK) and of Transbotics (USA)