Real Time Location System -Industrial Implementation and Future Potential : An implementation project to evaluate different wireless technologiesand perform a cost analysis for a specific material handling processwithin a global transmission manufacturer

Abstract: This work is investigating an intralogistics material handling problem within a global manufacturer ofheavy vehicles. Real-Time Location System solutions are investigated based on their wirelesstechnology used for communication in an environment where many metallic semi-finished parts caninterference with wireless signals. It is analyzed if the defined use case can be solved by an “off-theshelf”solution without major infrastructural changes. In the end it is also discussed which prerequisitesare required to implement RTLS solution in the context of other Industry 4.0 technology anddevelopment of production systems in the future.