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Neues Werk Cottbus
Deutsche Bahn

Planning and realization of the new Cottbus plant

DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG. The company works for national and international customers from the entire rail industry, including rail transport companies and manufacturers of rail vehicles and rail vehicle components.

Logistics and factory planning  

Task

The project involves the construction of two modern, innovative maintenance halls for electric multiple units for the heavy maintenance stage of high-speed transportation. The buildings are being planned and realized with partners as part of an alliance model.

Project process

  • Analysis and development of logistical quantity structures
  • Concept planning in variants, taking into account different degrees of automation
  • Detailed planning and implementation of logistics at the site
  • Procurement of logistics equipment
  • Detailed planning and implementation of automation solutions
  • Support in the planning of workshops and mechanical equipment
  • Technical and professional coordination between the trades

Tools & competencies

  • IPA
  • AutoCad
  • BIM 360
  • MTM
  • BPMN 2.0
  • RoutMan®
  • VisTable
  • AutoStore

Project results

  • Hall layouts for the individual storage/production areas
  • Personnel and equipment concept including tugger train planning
  • Tender documents for logistics equipment

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