Retrofit
Keep what is good, and make it better. As Retrofit specialists we modernize your system step by step in a cost-effective manner. Carefully planned to minimize disruptions to your ongoing operations. Keep your intralogistics systems ready for what comes next and operating reliably every day.
Syncing for future ready operations through retrofit
Using our phased approach, we modernise your system step by step in a cost effective way. Each phase is planned with precision to minimise disruption to ongoing operations, so productivity stays high throughout the project. By applying the latest components and proven technologies, we optimise your material flow to increase efficiency, strengthen productivity, and support scalable growth.
As a general contractor, we deliver turnkey retrofits for your complete intralogistics system, including software modernisation across every layer. You benefit from one accountable partner and a single point of contact from planning to go live.
Syncing for retrofit and modernisation across every layer
Operational infrastructures are built in layers, and those layers age at different speeds. Over time, this can create availability risks, support gaps, and growing exposure in day to day operations. syncore supports you end to end, from planning and implementation through commissioning and ongoing optimisation. Because the layers of an intralogistics system are tightly connected, modernisation must be approached holistically. If one component becomes outdated or fails, compatibility across interfaces can be affected, and changes in a single layer can disrupt communication across the entire setup. That is why we evaluate the complete infrastructure, not just individual parts, to protect overall performance and reliability. With up to date software support, secure access, and real time monitoring via VPN, you gain visibility and control at any time, while ensuring the system remains stable, protected, and ready for future requirements.
Case Study - Retrofit Aspen Pharma
In many retrofit projects, interface testing between shop floor controls and higher level software is treated as an afterthought during commissioning. syncore takes a different approach. We validate these interfaces early and thoroughly, and we keep them in focus through go live to ensure stable communication, clean data flow, and reliable system performance.
Retrofit extensions for scalable performance
During modernisation projects, we do more than update software. We also optimise the physical infrastructure to ensure the entire system performs as one. Integrating upgrades and extensions directly within the project scope is often the most economical option, reducing duplicated effort, avoiding follow on downtime, and delivering a more cost effective overall outcome.
Possible Extensions Include:
- Supply of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) or Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
- Expansion of Storage Capacity or Performance
- Modernization of Stacker Cranes, Palletizers, and Specialized Machinery
- Updates to Software and Visualization Solutions
- Integration of Camera Systems into Existing Visualization Systems
- And Much More…
By implementing these measures, future requirements can be addressed early, optimally preparing your system for upcoming challenges.
Keep your operation running while you modernise
Our retrofit services keep your intralogistics efficient, reliable, and ready for what comes next. By aligning software modernisation with targeted hardware upgrades, we ensure smooth integration across all system layers while keeping disruption to a minimum.
Software in Retrofit Projects
In many retrofit projects, interface testing between shop floor controls and higher level software is treated as an afterthought during commissioning. syncore takes a different approach. We prioritise these interfaces from the start and keep them in focus through go live to ensure stable communication and predictable performance.
We validate integration under realistic conditions and ensure seamless connectivity to higher level systems such as SAP EWM and other WMS or host solutions.
Reasons to Initiate a Retrofit Project:
- Unavailability of Spare Parts: For example, for stacker cranes.
- Risks to System Availability: Aging components may threaten operational continuity.
- Discontinued Software: Outdated warehouse management systems no longer supported.
Case Studies
Michael Rueff
Head of Sales Retrofit Solutions
