Functionalized structural elements for Transportation systems in lightweight wood construction

Abstract

This article focuses on the functionalization of structural elements of transport aids in lightweight wood construction. The aim was to design the wooden structural elements in such a way that sensory and electronic components can be implemented in them without impairing the original function of the system - the grouping and transportation of goods. This should enable the transport system and the transported goods to be monitored. As part of the experimental development of the system, approaches were developed to embed electronic components in the transport modules accordingly. The suitability for use of the modified components, the entire transport system and the sensors and electronics was tested in field tests. A test user integrated the manufactured prototypes into its intralogistics processes. The functionalized wooden components and the measurement technology implemented in them created a basis for the digitalization of logistical processes with transport systems in lightweight wood construction.