Digital Bowl Feeders

RNA Digital Solutions

Simulation Software Early detection & elimination of malfunctions. The use of simulation, which is linked to the use of our driving unit program, is possible in connection with special applications. Part jams &blockages Production downtimes due to part jams and blockages in the feeding system are a highly critical factor. Simulation studies help detect and eliminate these issues very early on in the project. Tolerance analyses For parts that are subject to very high tolerances, most serious attention must be paid to the tool design concept. Thanks to simulation, we can understand tolerance issues and define a more robust process window. Production changeover Especially in the pharmaceutical industry, feeding systems are subject to frequent changeovers. To ensure a uniform optimal run across all tools, our simulation can provide valuable support during the concept phase. Output capacity In some industry sectors, machine output capacities of several hundred parts per minute are a common requirement. To achieve this with reliable processes, simulation is the tool of choice for verifying numerous design parameters.

Measurements & Analytics Poor feeding behaviour? Frequent malfunctions? Call us if you have failure-prone feeding processes on your shop floor. With our analysis tools, we find the cause and eliminate the source of error effectively.  On-site experimental analysis Our measuring equipment is made up of a 3-D acceleration sensor, an impact hammer and special evaluation software. We will bring our equipment to your shop floor and measure your system to determine its exact physical state. Remedies for improved OEE By evaluating the measured data we will determine the actual cause of the malfunction and define suitable remedial actions. In combination with our Simulation we are often able to find more robust process windows. Reproducibility Malfunctions often occur when reproducibility is no longer guaranteed. The cause for this can originate in the drive, the bowl, or the track. Using measurements & analytics we will find out the causal links. Comprehensive customer service Our measuring equipment is mobile. We go to where the source of the problem lies. In this manner, we can also pinpoint structural-mechanical effects that are external to the feeding system.

How does it work?

Project goal	Exchange of data goal	Simulation setup	Simulation runs	Results
Together we define the objective of the simulation study: product development, separation simulation, drive unit tuning, FEM...	In the second step you send us data: CAD, information on materials, description of motions, tolerances...	Our engineers set up the simulation model with your data and carry out initial plausibility tests.	The longest step, depending on the task. We derive specific recommendations for your development.	The results are discussed with you and a results report is submitted.
» Goal » Timeline » Required data	» Gather data » Clean data » Enrich data	» Parameterising » General conditions » Plausibility checks	» Evaluate functionality » Determine performance » Derive recommendations	» Discussion » Documentation » Implementation

What is a Digital Bowl Feeder?

Before production begins, the sorting solutions we design can be tested, verified, and approved through simulation. Even before the concept is finalized, we can determine whether a component can be fed reliably—giving you confidence that the solution will work as intended. Many of our bowl feeders are already digitized and can be tailored specifically to your application.

The RNA Digital Bowl Feeder features a sorting track (custom tooling specific to the material), which can be milled or 3D-printed. This tooling is developed after detailed simulation and assessment of the bulk material. Using multiphysics simulation and 3D Deep Learning AI technology, the optimal geometry for each tooling is calculated precisely. This process ensures complete alignment between the technical simulation of the feeding process and the actual behavior of the components in real operation. The transfer of bulk material to the linear line is therefore entirely trouble-free. The innovative digital capabilities of RNA are also applied to conventional feeding technologies, combining proven mechanical design with cutting-edge digital intelligence.